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Mischief

On December 1, 2022 at about 3:30pm, the Brockville Police Service was investigating an incident in the area of Brock St., when information was learned of a tires being slashed nearby. It was learned that a 29-year-old female had been in a dispute with the owner of the vehicle and is responsible for slashing two tires with a knife. She was arrested for the offence of mischief under $5,000.00. She was later released on paperwork with a future court date.

Fraudulent Purchases

While the Christmas Holiday Season is one of the most enjoyable times of year, there unfortunately can be an increase in attempts of fraudulent activity for retailers. For example, on December 1, 2022, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of fraudulent gift card purchases at Shoppers Drug Mart on Parkedale Ave., totaling the amount of $7243.16. The act was not noticed until the following day as it happened on November 30^th, 2022. Part of the cause of this is that the employee became distracted. I mention this during the holiday season as stores become busy and it is easy for an employee to attempt to multi-task and, of no fault of their own, become distracted. Gift cards and pre-paid credit cards are quite often involved in fraudulent activity. Whether being used for fraudulent means or victim’s being scammed into purchasing gift cards as payment methods. Everyone must be vigilant and aware of the variety of fraudulent activity and scams. This incident is currently under investigation by police.

Disturb the Peace   

On December 2, 2022 at about 8:00pm, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a male disrupting traffic in the area of Stewart Blvd. and Central Ave. He was described as throwing things into traffic and that he actually jumped onto a vehicle causing the windshield to smash. Police attended the area and located the 34-year-old male, identified to the one responsible. It was evident that he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The male was uncooperative with police and was arrested at Taser point due to threats made towards the officers. No one was injured during the arrest and he was taken into custody. He continued to be threatening towards officers while in custody. He caused additional damage to property at the police station as well. As a result he was held for a bail hearing for the offences of two counts of mischief under $5,000.00, two counts of uttering threats and fail to comply with probation.

Break and Enter

On December 3, 2022 at about 9:15pm, the Brockville Police Service received a reports of a 25-year-old male kicking in a door to a residence. Information was that the male had entered into an apartment building on King St. E. and kicked in the door to a specific unit where he was confronted by the resident. The male then fled to a different unit in the building. Officers attended and located the male who does not reside in the building. He was arrested for break and enter. He also had outstanding charges issued by the OPP. Regarding this incident, he was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of break and enter and two counts of breach probation.

Suspicious Person and Drug Possession

On December 3, 2022 at about 10:30pm, the Brockville Police Service received a call about a suspicious person in the area of George St. and Gilmour St. The information was that this male was lingering around that area and screaming. He actually began knocking on the rear doors and windows to residences in the area and yelling at people inside. Officers arrived on scene and located a 35-year-old male. He fled form police for a short distance but was arrested. It was found that he was in possession of cocaine and multiple doses of methadone. The OPP attended as well as they had an outstanding warrant for the male which they executed. The male was later released with a new court date for the OPP warrant and the new offences of trespass at night and possession of cocaine.     

Thefts

The Brockville Police Service continues to receive many calls regarding people’s vehicles being entered throughout the nights. This morning we received three reports from victim’s in the South West area of the city, where minor thefts from vehicles occurred. There were also multiple other reports previous in the week. In each scenario the vehicle was left unlocked. Police Services frequently advise the public to ensure they simply lock their vehicle doors. This simple act will reduce this crime significantly. Lock it or lose it. 

Wanted Person Arrested in a Disturbance

On November 28, 2022 at about 11:30PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service was on patrol in the area of William St. Tim Hortons when he heard yelling in the area. Investigation revealed that the shouting was coming from a group in the nearby area. Officers located two individuals in the area who were yelling at one another from a distance. One of the participants was a 38-year-old female, who had a warrant out for her arrest for failing to comply with probation. She was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Warrant

On November 29, 2022 at about 9:00AM, a 50-year-old male turned himself into the Brockville Police Service due to an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant was regarding two counts of failing to comply with release order conditions. The conditions alleged to have been breached were in relation to him communicating with an individual he was to abstain communication with. He was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing.

Bail Violation

On November 30, 2022 at about 11:30PM, the Brockville Police Service was investigating a noise complaint at an apartment building in the area of Laurier Blvd. While there officers located a 27-year-old male, who was wanted for the offence of failing to comply with release order. The male had not shown up to his bail supervisor meetings. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Breach of Probation Conditions

On November 26, 2022 at about 3:30AM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service observed a 31-year-old male, known to be wanted in the area of John St. He was wanted in relation to a charges of failing to comply with probation and failing to comply with recognizance conditions. The conditions breached were in relation to him purposely attending within a 100 meter boundary of a previous victim’s residence. He was placed under arrest and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Impaired Driving

On November 27, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a possible impaired driver in the area of Kyle Court. A witness reported seeing a vehicle strike a dumpster and the male driver becoming sick outside the vehicle. Officers attended and located the 23-year-old male who was identified as the driver. He was arrested for impaired operation and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. Later, breath sample testing determined that he was operating the motor vehicle over the legal limit. The vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and the male was charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mg. He was released with paperwork and a future court date once sober.

Bail Violations

On November 27, 2022 at about 6:00PM, the Brockville Police Service was investigating a minor motor vehicle collision in the area of North Augusta Rd. While there, officers located a male and female together in one of the vehicles involved. It was discovered that the 42-year-old male was on conditions to abstain from communication with the female he was with. He was on undertaking conditions due to a previous incident with safety concerns for the female. He was placed under arrest and held in custody for a bail hearing.  

Warrants

On November 25, 2022 at about 4:00PM, a 27-year-old female turned herself into the Brockville Police Service for warrant execution. She actually had two warrants for her arrest regarding two different failing to comply with probation charges. She was released shortly after with paperwork and a future court date.

Impaired Driving

On November 22, 2022 at about 2:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a fail to remain motor vehicle collision that took place in the area of Oak St. There were multiple witnesses to the incident and also debris left at the scene. Investigation revealed the registered owner of the vehicle through which the driver was identified. Shortly after, officers located the driver and learned that he was a 47-year-old, local male. It was determined that he was intoxicated, on bail and previously prohibited from driving. He was arrested and later the male also refused to provide breath samples. After further investigation the suspect vehicle was impounded and he was charged with impaired operation, refusal to comply with breath demand, failure to stop after accident and fail to comply with release order. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.   

Bail Violation

On November 24, 2022 at about 10:15AM, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a residence on Perth St., in an attempt to serve court documents to the resident. While there, a male answered the door who was identified to be a 36-year-old male. The male was believed to be on bail conditions to abstain communication with the resident of the home and not attend that location. Investigation confirmed this information and the male was arrested. He was held for a bail hearing for the offence of fail to comply with release order.

Warrants

On November 24, 2022 at about 5:30PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service located a 38-year-old, wanted male, in the area of Kensington Pkwy. The warrant was in relation to a fail to comply with probation charge. The male was placed under arrest and released on paperwork with a future court date.

Fire

On November 25, 2022 at about 4:00AM, the Brockville Police Service and the Brockville Fire Department, attended a location on Perth St. regarding a possible fire. It was discovered that the fire was due to a mattress that had ignited. Residents in the building had slowed the spread of the fire with an extinguisher. The Brockville Fire Department confirmed that the fire was out. The exact cause is unknown at this time and further investigation into safety is being conducted at the building. Luckily, no one was injured during this incident nor was anyone displaced.   

Domestic Dispute

On November 19, 2022 at about 1:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a call regarding a domestic dispute. Information was that a 55-year-old male was in an argument with his girlfriend in the area of Broadway Ave., over taking care of a dog. During the argument, the male threw his cellphone at the female striking her in the face. The male was agitated with officers investigating the incident. He also made comments that he was going back to his residence to kill himself in front of her. The male was arrested for assault with a weapon. Further investigation revealed a historical incident from earlier in the year. As a result he was additionally charged with assault cause bodily harm. He was held for a bail hearing.

Bail Violation

On November 19, 2022 at about 9:30, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a male not abiding by his bail conditions. It was discovered that a 47-year-old male had attended to the Youth Arena on Broadway Ave. While there, he made contact and communicated with a female he was on undertaking conditions to abstain from communicating with. Officers located the male at a later time and placed him under arrest for fail to comply with undertaking. He was charged and released with a future court date.

Shoplifting and Drugs

On November 20, 2022 at about 8:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a shoplifter at the Super Store on Parkedale Ave.  Loss Prevention Officer observed a 27-year-old male, concealing items in his jacket and then enter into the washroom. Officers located the male in the washroom and found him to be in possession of fentanyl as he was about to use the substance. He was arrested for theft under $5,000.00 and possession of fentanyl. He was charged and released with a future court date.

Warrant Execution for Large Amount of Stolen Property

On November 13, 2022 the Brockville Police Service began an investigation in relation to a theft of a large amount of power tools. With assistance from the OPP Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Community Street Crime Unit, as well as the OPP Emergency Response Team a search warrant was executed at a residence in Augusta Township on November 15, 2022. As a result Police seized in excess of $50,000.00 worth of stolen power tools, firearms, and methamphetamine. Subsequently two local men were charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, carless storage of a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order, and theft over $5000.00, and possession of a controlled substance.

Fire

On November 11, 2022 at about 2:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received information from the Brockville fire Department, of a fire set under a play structure at Victoria Park. Both services attended and made sure that the fire was out. The fire had been put out by other witnesses in the area. It was stated that approximately 6 youths were at the location and believed to be responsible. Luckily, there was no damage caused. We thank those who assisted prior to emergency services attending. We ask the public to please make sure you call the appropriate services if activity like this is observed.

Structure Fire

On November 12, 2022 at about 4:30AM, the Brockville Police Service received information of a structure fire in the area of Buell St. and Church St. The Brockville Fire Department attended and the appropriate buildings were evacuated for safety. The buildings affected were 20, 22 and 24 Church St. Any residents who were displaced due to the evacuation were provided shelter and other assistance. The fire was believed to have started in one of the units in the 22 Church St. building. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation with the Brockville Fire Department and the Ontario Fire Marshal. 

Harassment

On November 11, 2022 at about 11:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received information from a female who resides in the Bridlewood area, that she was being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. Officers attended and investigation revealed that her 29-year-old, ex-boyfriend was harassing her. He was arrested and charged with criminal harassment. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Drug Possession

On November 13, 2022 at about 5:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received information of a suspicious male, sitting in a vehicle at the Esso Gas Station at 578 Stewart Blvd. The male had been there for approximately an hour. Officers arrived and identified the suspicious person to be a 45-year-old male. The officers determined that he was in possession of a quantity of crystal meth. He was arrested and charged with possession of crystal meth and fail to comply with probation. He was released with a future court date.  

Drug Possession Arrest

On November 10, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received reliable information regarding a 56-year-old male, in possession of drugs. In collaboration with the Kingston Police Service, it was determined that the subject was on a Via train and would be attending Brockville. Officers attended to the train when it was stopped. The male subject was identified and placed under arrest. Upon searching the male, officers located a quantity of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The total street value of the drugs is estimated at approximately $6,000.00. He was charged with possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking and fail to comply with probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Stunt Driving

On November 10, 2022 at about 3:30PM, an officer was monitoring traffic in the area of Parkedale Ave. While there, they observed a vehicle travelling at the speed of 128km/h in the 50km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as a 17-year-old male. As a result the vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and the driver was charged with stunt driving. We receive many complaints from the community regarding speeding. Needless to say, speeds like this are absolutely unacceptable as they are extremely dangerous.    

Break and Enter Leads to Arrest

On November 8, 2022 at about 9:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a report of a break and enter that had taken place at the Meow Town animal shelter on Stewart Blvd. Animals were previously brought to the shelter and they were being kept at this location for their well-being. On November 7, 2022, the owners had been advised that the animals were there and they could attend the following day to retrieve them. Investigation revealed that one of the owners attended after hours and broke into the business. The owner did cause damage and then took the animal. A 35-year-old male was identified as the owner and one responsible. He was arrested and charged with break enter. He was released with conditions and a future court date.   

Warrant

On November 8, 2022 at about 3:00PM, a 43-year-old male turned himself into the Brockville Police Service, as he was aware of an outstanding bench warrant for failing to attend court. The court date was in relation to a charges of dangerous driving and impaired operation. He was later released with documents and a future court date. 

Robbery with a Weapon and Threats

On October 31, 2022 at about 7:15PM, the Brockville Police Service received information regarding a robbery. The incident took place outside the Beattie Dodge dealership on Chase St. A staff member of the dealership observed a male sitting near his vehicle while he was leaving for the day. The male subject then pulled a knife out of his pocket and approached the staff member. He demanded his phone, told him to mind his own business and threatened to stab him. Officers quickly attended the area, located and identified the 36-year-old male subject responsible. He was placed under arrest and charged with robbery with a weapon, possession of weapons for dangerous purpose, uttering threats and two counts of fail to comply with probation. He was held for a bail hearing. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

Domestic Assault

On October 30, 2022 at about 12:30AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a domestic dispute in the area of Wellington St. Investigation revealed that a male and female couple were engaged in an argument when the 27-year-old male, struck his girlfriend in the back of the head. The injuries did not require medical attention. He left the residence prior to police arriving. The male was later contacted and he turned himself into to police. He was arrested on October 31, 2022 at about 9:00AM. He was later released with conditions after being charged with domestic related assault.

Uttering Threats

On October 31, 2022 at about 9:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a report of a disturbance that was taking place at BGH emergency. It was learned that a 20-year-old male was waiting in the waiting room for assistance. He became agitated and would not comply with remaining calm for staff at the hospital. During the time dealing with officers, the male began making threats to harm his ex-girlfriend and expressed having a plan. At that time he was placed under arrest. After speaking to the medical staff, he was held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of uttering threats and two counts of failing to comply with probation.

Mischief

On November 2, 2022 at about 3:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a disturbance at The Beer Store on Central Ave. Information was the a 22-year-old male was agitated out front of the store and began screaming at another male and kicked his truck causing a dent. The male subject began to flee the area but was followed but other witnesses. Officers attended the area and located the 22-year-old male. He was placed under arrest and charged with mischief under $5,000.00. He was released with paperwork and a future court date.

Warrants

Between November 1^st and 2^nd, 2022, the Brockville Police Service arrested four individuals in relation to various outstanding arrest warrants. They are as follows;

• 27-year-old male was arrested in relation to a bench warrant for failing to attend court and released with a future court date.
• 29-year-old female was arrested during a disturbance on Church St. in relation to a bench warrant for failing to attend court and released with a future court date.
• 20-year-old male was arrested in regards to a mischief investigation and held for bail.
• 44-year-old male arrested on a probation warrant and released with a future court date.