Fire Investigation Update
The Brockville Police Service would like to announce that the three outstanding residents of the building who were unaccounted for have all been located and are safe. All known occupants of the building are now accounted for.
We are continuing to ask for everyone’s patience and to avoid the area as investigators work on gathering important information.
Fire Investigation
At approximately 3:00am this morning, Brockville Fire, Brockville Police and Emergency Medical Services responded to an active structure fire in the area of Perth Street and Brock Street. At this time, one occupant of the building has been confirmed deceased. Police are still attempting to locate and speak with three other residents of the building. Personal details of the deceased are not being disclosed at this time in respect of their family.
The investigation is ongoing and involves The Brockville Police Service, The Brockville Fire Department, The Office of the Fire Marshall and the Office of the Chief Coroner. Unfortunately, as we know, fire investigations are complex. Police are asking that the public remain clear of the area while the investigation is underway.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 extension 0. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS)8477.
Non-Communication Condition Breached
On August 31, 2023 at about 6:15pm, police received a complaint regarding a 46-year-old, male, who breached conditions on his probation. Investigation revealed that the male was on conditions to abstain from communication with a female. It was learned he made several attempts to communicate with the female by attending her residence and attempting to speak with her. On September 9, 2023 at about 3:00pm, the male was located and arrested. He was charged with failing to comply with probation and released with a future court date.
Harassing Behaviour Leads to an Arrest
On September 7, 2023 at about 6:00pm, police received a complaint regarding a 49-year-old, male, who was harassing another individual by following them and attending to their place of employment. This male was spoken to and warned to cease his behaviour, yet it continued. On September 11, 2023 at about 6:30am, more information was brought forward regarding this male’s actions. Later at about 4:30pm, the male was located and placed under arrest. He was held for bail after being charged with criminal harassment.
Probation Order Breached
On September 7, 2023 at about 4:00pm, an officer observed a 42-year-old, male, in the of Perth St., in the company of a female. This male is known to be on probation with conditions to abstain from communicating with this female. The two quickly left the area. Later, on September 11, 2023 at about 3:15pm, officers located the male in question and placed him under arrest for failing to comply with probation, from the previous incident on September 7th. He was later released with new conditions and a future court date.
Scams and Fraudulent Activity
Frauds and scams are becoming all too frequent. Scams over the phone or through text message and email are arguably the most common form. We have had multiple victims report similar type frauds.
Investigation revealed that victims received calls from an unknown person, posing to be a family member. In these complaints, the suspect gave a story indicating that there was an emergency and they need money in amounts ranging from $4,000.00 – $5,000.00. Arrangements were then made for the money to be picked up and the victim would turn over the amount requested. Once this act is committed, it is learned that the story was a scam and their family members were not involved. This is yet another reminder for people to be vigilant as the ways in which frauds are carried out are ever changing.
Impaired Driving
On September 2, 2023 at about 4:00am, an officer observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was located and stopped shortly after in the area of George St. The driver was identified to be a 17-year-old, male. There were concerns with the driver as it appeared that he had been consuming alcohol and possessed a G2 licence. The subject failed a roadside breath screening test and was placed under arrest. He was brought to the Brockville Police Service where further testing confirmed that he was impaired. His driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired by alcohol – over 80mgs. He was released with a future court date.
Suspicious Individuals Leads to Arrest
On September 2, 2023 at about 10:30am, police received a call regarding suspicious people in the area of California Ave. Officers attended and located the individuals. There was a female and a 34-year-old, male. Investigation revealed that his male was linked to four previous thefts from the LCBO stores located at Parkedale Ave. and King St. W. It was also found that the male was failing to comply with multiple other court orders as he was not to communicate with the female he was in company with. He was arrested and held for bail for the offences of four counts of theft under $5,000.00, two counts of fail to comply with probation, and fail to comply with release order.
Summer in Review
After looking back at what took place in our community over summer, it was found that the Brockville Police Service received 3,838 calls for service. This took place during an approximate ten week period from June 26, 2023 – September 4, 2023. Here are only some of the results of those calls during that ten week period:
Total Arrests – 106
Total Criminal Code Charges – 338
Below are examples of the charges:
Total Highway Traffic Act Charges – 208
Review
In the previous 48 hours the Brockville Police Service has received 100 calls for service. These calls for service resulted in the following:
6 Arrests
4 Mental Health Apprehensions
4 Criminal Code Charges
4 Traffic Charges
Domestic Dispute
On August 29, 2023 at about 10:30am, police received information regarding a domestic dispute that took place in the area of Kensington Pkwy. Investigation revealed that a 33-year-old, male, had assaulted his girlfriend by shoving her face first into a television stand and threatening harm on her. There were concerns of the males well being due to some comments of possible self-harm. The male was located and taken for an assessment. Once complete, he was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of assault and uttering threats.
Theft Suspect Arrested
On August 24, 2023, police received information regarding a theft at the Circle K store on King St. W. The theft took place the previous night on August 23, 2023. The incident was captured on video and the suspect was identified to be a 20-year-old, male. The theft of merchandise had a total value of $54.00. On August 28, 2023, at about 10:30pm, officers located the subject in the area of Rotary Park. He was charged with theft under $5,000.00 and released on documents with a future court date.
Weekend Review
Over the weekend of August 25-27, 2023, the Brockville Police Service received 120 Calls for service. While investigating these incidents there were three arrests made, one mental health apprehension and five criminal code charges laid. The following are some of those details.
Family Dispute
On August 25, 2023 at about 7:30pm, police received a call of a disturbance at a residence on Amy St. Officers arrived on scene and learned that a 16-year-old, male, had been in a physical confrontation with his grandfather on the front lawn. He also caused damage to the wall of the residence. The 16-year-old subject was arrested and while in police custody he continued to threaten harm to his father and grandfather. The 16-year-old was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of mischief under $5,000.00, fail to comply with probation and two counts of uttering threats.
Arrest Made in LCBO Theft
On August 25, 2023 at about 4:00pm, police received a report of a theft from the LCBO on Parkedale Ave. Information was that a 45-year-old, male, attended the store and selected two bottles of Crown Royal Whiskey valued at $138.90. The male left the store making no attempt to pay for the merchandise. The male was captured on video and police identified the suspect. On August 26, 2023 at about 8:15pm, police located the male subject in the area of Brock St. and placed him under arrest. He was previously trespassed and not welcome on LCBO property due to similar incidents. He was charged with theft under $5,000.00 and trespassing. He was released shortly after with a future court date.
Week in Review
Since Friday, August 19, 2023 and the time of this release, the Brockville Police Service has received 274 calls for service. During those calls for service there were the following:
Arrests – 23
Criminal Code Charges – 18
Traffic Charges – 13
Mental Health Apprehensions – 2
Subjects held for Bail – 4
Impaired Driving
On August 21, 2023 at about 3:00pm, police received a call of a motor vehicle collision at Parkedale Ave. and Windsor Dr. Investigation revealed that a 48-year-old, female driver, struck another vehicle from behind. It was determined through field sobriety and Drug Recognition Expert testing that the driver in question was impaired by drugs. The drugs were believed to be a combination of prescription medication. Her vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and charged with operation while impaired by drugs. She was released with a future court date.
Mischief
On August 21, 2023 at about 10:00pm, police received a call regarding a 24-year-old, male, causing damage to a vehicle. The subject was observed in the area of King St. W. and Kincaid St., striking a parked vehicle with a hammer attempting to break a window. The male was located quickly by police and arrested. He appeared to have been under the influence of drugs. Once arrested and searched the hammer was in his possession. He was charged with mischief under $5,000.00, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and later released with a future court date.
Drug Investigation/Warrant executed
On the 12th of August 2023 members of the Brockville Police Service, Drugs and Intelligence Unit, assisted by the OPP led Provincial Guns and Gangs East team, executed a warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, at a King Street Address in downtown Brockville. As a result, a quantity of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, cash and a prohibited weapon were seized. Due to the quantities of drugs located, two women were charged with trafficking offences. One of the women, was serving a conditional sentence in the community for similar offences, and was further breached and held in custody. That female was additionally charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.