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Armed Robbery

At about 3:00AM on Sunday April 16, 2023, the Brockville Police Service received information that the Circle K convenience store, on King St. W., was robbed at knife point. A lone male entered the store with his face covered and demanded money while brandishing a weapon. A short time later, the suspect fled the area on foot. Fortunately, no one was injured. Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Detective Jamie Garvin at 613-342-1027 extension 4248 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Suspicious Package Suspected to be an Explosive Device

A portion of Front Avenue was closed yesterday afternoon around 3:00pm after a suspicious package was located in the area. A package that resembled an explosive device was located outdoors and the Police were notified. Responding officers evacuated a nearby building to ensure public safety and restricted the area around the device. With the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit, the device was made safe. The incident remains under investigation. Any one with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Detective Graham Coe at 613-342-0127 extension 4245 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

R.I.D.E. and Traffic Enforcement

Over the Easter long weekend, the Brockville Police Service continued our commitment to enforcement and promoting safety on our streets. During the weekend this enforcement included focusing on nuisance noisy vehicles and R.I.D.E. programs. These focused efforts resulted in the following:

• 320 vehicles stopped approximately
• 16 roadside breath tests
• 1 standard field sobriety test for drug impairment
• 2 driver’s licence suspensions – 3 day suspension for roadside alert
• 37 traffic tickets including speeding and improper muffler offences
• 1 charge under the Cannabis Control Act

Bail Violation

On April 9, 2023 at about 2:00PM, police observed a vehicle operating on Parkedale Ave. with no plates. The vehicle was stopped and occupants were identified. The passenger in the vehicle was a 27-year-old female, who had curfew bail conditions to be at a residence in Thunder Bay, ON. It was also learned that the female had a warrant for her arrest held by the Thunder Bay Police. The female was arrested for failing to comply with release order and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Bail Violation

On April 10, 2023 at about 5:30PM, the police received a call regarding two suspicious people in the rear alley of the Brockville Library.  These subjects had a large quantity of property and also lit a small fire. Police arrived and identified the subjects to be a 23-year-old male and 39-year-old female. The female had a warrant for her arrest for failing to comply with probation. The male was found to be on probation with conditions to abstain from communication with the female he was in the company of. Both were placed under arrest. The female was released shortly after with a future court date and the male was held in custody for a bail hearing for failing to comply with probation.  

Shoplifting

On April 11, 2023 at about 11:00AM, police received a call regarding a shoplifting complaint at the Real Canadian SuperStore. It was learned that a 43-year-old female had attempted to steal about $130.00 worth of groceries. She was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.0 and released with a future court date. 

Property Damage at Multiple Locations

On April 5, 2023 at about 6:30AM, police received information regarding damage to property at the Tim Horton’s on Parkedale Ave. Police identified a 26-year-old male, who had caused damage to a digital display sign and a donation box on the property. Further investigation revealed that the male had caused damage to two vehicles at the Canadian Tire parking lot across the street. Later in the day, officers located and arrested the male for two counts of mischief under $5,000.00. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Break and Enter

On April 5, 2023 at about 1:30PM, police received a 9-1-1 call regarding at a residence on Hartley St., regarding a 36-year-old male, attempting to gain entry to the residence. The male was described as being nude and suffering from some type of mental break-down. He had gained entry into the garage and threw a rock threw a door window, to gain entry into the residence. Officers arrived and confronted the male, who became assaultive. A conductive energy weapon (TASER) was used to gain control and effect the arrest. The male did have pre-existing injuries and was taken to the hospital for medical attention. Once cleared, he was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of nudity, break and enter and resist arrest. 

Bail Violations 

On April 5, 2023 at about 4:30PM, police received information of a 35-year-old male, who had been kicked out of his temporary residence in the area of Wall St. The male was on release order with bail conditions to reside at this address. However, due to incidents that go against household rules, he was removed. The male later returned to the residence and was located there by police. He was placed under arrest for fail to comply with release order and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Medical Distress at YMCA

At April 2, 2023 at about 11:00AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to assist Paramedics and the Brockville Fire Department, who had attended a call of a 27-year-old female, in medical distress at the YMCA on Park St.  Life saving measures were immediately performed and the female currently remains in a critical condition in hospital.  Police are asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining further information about the incident.  Should anyone have information relating to this incident, please contact Staff Sergeant Laurie Bennett at 1-613-342-0127 ext:  4221.

Domestic Disturbance

On April 1, 2023 at about 11:30AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a 911 call regarding shouting that could be heard coming from a residence on Kensington Pkwy. Officers arrived and spoke to all involved. Investigation revealed that the 32-year-old male and his girlfriend, were involved in a verbal argument. Evidence of an assault was discovered which had taken place approximately one month prior to this incident. The male was arrested and charged with assault. He was later released on conditions with a future court date.  

Drug warrant execution

A 45 year old male and a 22 year old female, were arrested early Thursday morning in the City’s south end. Members of the Brockville Police Service Drugs and Intelligence Unit and Criminal Investigations Branch, with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a downtown residence. A quantity of controlled drugs were seized as a result. Both parties have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Both will appear in Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Medical Assistance

On Sunday March 26^th at approximately 0600hrs members of the Brockville Police Service were called to the area of Perth St., and Brock St. in the City’s South-end to assist paramedics who were responding to an unconscious male.  The male was medically treated and later transported to hospital.  Officers secured the area pending further information and investigation.  The investigation is ongoing and anyone who has any information is asked to contact Acting D/Sgt. Jamie Garvin at 1-613-342-0127 ext:  4248. 

Distraction Theft 

On March 29^th, 2023 an LCBO customer shopping at the Parkedale Ave location fell victim to a distraction theft.  Shortly before 3pm, the victim proceeded to the check-out to pay for her purchases.  During this transaction the victim’s PIN number was unknowingly viewed by a male suspect. The victim then left the store, returning to her vehicle while then being distracted by a female suspect who spoke to her about damage to her vehicle.  During this brief conversation the victim’s debit card was stolen from her purse.  Further purchases were then made by the suspects using the stolen debit card.  Brockville Police are asking that members of the public protect their valuables, remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to police.  The investigation is ongoing.

Stolen Vehicle

Members of the Brockville Police Service are investigating the report of stolen vehicle.  During the early morning hours on March 28^th, 2023 a 2016 White GMC Sierrra pick-up truck was stolen from the driveway of North-end residence. 

Suspicious Fires

On two separate occasions, overnight on the 28^th of March 2023 small fires were deliberately set to garbage located in two different areas within the South-end of the City.  No extensive damage or injuries have been reported. The fires were set between 2am and 4am and police are asking that anyone who may have information contact Cst. Mike Serson at 1-613-342-0127 ext:  6109.

Disturbance and Public Intoxication

On March 18, 2023 at about 2:15AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a report of an altercation involving several individuals, in the area of Church St. and John St. As police arrived, some of the involved individuals had previously left. One 20-year-old male, who was involved in the altercation remained. He was intoxicated, agitated and unable to be reasoned with. After several failed attempts to calm the male down, he was arrested for public intoxication. This resulted in a minor physical altercation as the male resisted the arrest. Fortunately, no one was injured. He was held in custody until sober and released.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Threats Charges

On March 18, 2023 at about 1:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a domestic dispute that had taken place previously to the report. Investigation revealed that a 37-year-old male, had made threats to cause damage to the residence and also set fire to it. The residence being at an address on Central Ave. Later that day at about 8:00PM, the male was located and arrested for the offence of uttering threats. He was charged and released with conditions and a future court date.

Domestic Dispute Results in Multiple Charges

On March 18, 2023 at about 8:15PM, the Brockville Police Service responded to an address on Keefer St., to a report of a domestic disturbance. Information was received from another family member in the residence. Investigation revealed that a 50-year-old male and a 49-year-old female, attended home after being out for drinks that evening. Upon arrival at home, they were engaged in a verbal argument. This altercation escalated and the female would not allow the male in the residence. This resulted in the female being pushed to the ground. The Argument then continued to escalate and the male made death threats towards a family member of the female. The female then grabbed a broom handle and assaulted the male, in response to the threats. Police arrived at the scene as the female still had the broom handle in her possession. A laptop computer was noticed to have been damaged during the altercation as well. Both were arrested for various offences. Later, they were released on conditions once both were sober. The male was charged with mischief under $5,000.00, uttering threats and assault. The female was charged with assault with a weapon. They both have been issued future court dates.

Loud Noise Leads to Charges

On March 19, 2023 at about 20:30PM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of loud disturbing noise at a residence in the area of Pearl St. W. Officers attended the residence and found that the home owner producing the unreasonable noise had recently been charged with mischief. The charge of mischief was as a result of disrupting the lawful enjoyment of property for others in the neighbourhood. That charge was issued after repeated attempts to rectify the situation were ignored. The male is currently on an undertaking with bail conditions to abstain from the disruption of others, regarding the production of loud noise. He was arrested and charged with failing to comply with the conditions of his undertaking. He was charged and released with a future court date.

Warrants

On March 19, 2023 at about 3:30AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to the report of suspicious people at the Public Library on Buell St. Officers attended and identified two subjects. One subject was a 27-year-old male, who was wanted on a bench warrant for failing to attend court. The court date missed was in relation to a charge of failing to comply with probation. The male was arrested, charged with fail to attend court and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Looking for Assistance with a Break and Enter

The Brockville Police Service is investigating a Commercial Break and Enter that occurred on the morning of Thursday March 16, 2023, at a local convenient store in the South end of the City.  Police are releasing stills from the video in an effort to identify the suspects involved.

Police are asking that anyone who believes they know the identity of the suspects please contact Detective. Lucas McArthur at 613-342-0127 ext. 4218.

Anonymous reports can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Domestic Assault

On March 16, 2023 at about 10:30AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at a residence on Pearl St. E. There, officers spoke to multiple people at the residence. Investigation revealed that a 47-year-old male, had assaulted his girlfriend by slapping her. The male was arrested and charged with assault. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Dispute Leads to an Assault and Weapons Offence

On March 14, 2023 at about 11:00AM, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of an assault at a residence on James St. W. Investigation revealed that a 20-year-old male was in an altercation over a sports jersey and he assaulted another male. Shortly after, the subject left the residence and brandished a knife towards one of the neighbours in the area. Later, the same subject returned to confront the victim again. The injuries to the victim are non-life-threatening and he did not receive medical treatment. The 20-year-old subject was arrested and held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and carry concealed weapon.

Warrants and Possession of Stolen Property

On March 14, 2023 at about 4:30PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service observed a 34-year-old male, in the area of Chase St. The male was known to be wanted on a bench warrant for failing to attend court in relation to a charge of unauthorized possession of a weapon. The male was placed under arrest for the warrant. Upon searching the male, officers located a small amount of crystal methamphetamine, financial cheques and a handicap parking permit. The documents were not in his name and did not belong to him. The crystal meth was seized for destruction and he was additionally charged with five counts of possession of property obtained by crime and held for a bail hearing.

Warrants

On March 13, 2023 at about 10:00AM, a 27-year-old male, turned himself into the Brockville Police Service as he had knowledge of a warrant for his arrest. The Warrant was in relation to charges of uttering threats and fail to comply with probation. He was arrested and released with conditions and a future court date.