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Drug Trafficking Arrest following CDSA Investigation

On October 9th, 2024, the Brockville Police Service concluded a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) investigation with the arrest of a 23-year-old local male. The arrest stems from two CDSA search warrants executed in August 2024. The individual is now facing three charges of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking relating to cocaine and methamphetamine. During the investigation, a substantial quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, buffing agent, and Canadian currency was seized. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, where he will answer to the charges.

Brockville Police Resolve Police Service Act Charges Following Resignation

Constable Jeffrey Rean has resigned from the Brockville Police Service effective September 30^th, 2024.  He is no longer a police officer or employed by the Brockville Police Service. 

Constable Jeffrey Rean was charged with Discreditable Conduct pursuant to Sec. 2(1)(a)(ix) of the Code of Conduct, Regulation 268/10, as amended.  As a result of this resignation, all Police Service Act (PSA) matters have been concluded as the service looses jurisdiction over the matter.

Brockville Police will be providing no further comment. 

Brockville Police Arrest Three in Connection to Kidnapping and Firearms Offences

On September 29^th, at approximately 5:00 am., the Brockville Police Service responded to a call from a 26-year-old male victim who had fled from a hotel room in the City’s North end.  The victim reported that he had been forcibly taken from Scarborough to Brockville, during which he was repeatedly struck with a firearm and threatened.

A short time later, officers located and arrested two male suspects in a nearby vehicle.  Further investigation revealed that a third female suspect had remained in the hotel room from which the victim escaped.  Police made contact with the female suspect who subsequently surrendered.

Search warrants were executed, leading to the recovery of a restricted Smith & Wesson handgun and a prohibited Glock 26 from the suspect’s vehicle.     

All three individuals have been charged with forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery with a firearm, kidnapping and several other weapons-related offences. 

The investigation is ongoing.

Ontario – The 20^th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run (NPOMR) “Run to Remember” will take place Thursday, September 26^th, 2024, through to Saturday, September 28^th, 2024.

In 2005, 24 members of the Peel Regional Police Pacers Running Team ran a total distance of 460 kms in a relay from Toronto to Ottawa. The run began at the Ontario Police Memorial at Queen’s Park in Toronto and finished three days later at the National Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa to honor those who died in the line of duty. Now, 20 years later, the NPOMR has flourished and has a contingency of over 300 law enforcement professionals representing 30 different agencies across Canada; all who share the same goal of raising awareness for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial, and to pay tribute to those officers who have so bravely and valiantly given their lives in service of their community and their Country.

The memorial run also offers an opportunity for families and participants to reflect on the sacrifices made by the courageous men and women. The NPOMR is privileged to have members of Survivors of Law Enforcement (SOLE) join the runners in their three-day trek to Ottawa. While running alongside officers from across the province, the members of SOLE will also be honoring their loved ones that they have lost and to pay tribute to those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice before them.

The route for NPOMR travels through numerous cities and towns over the course of three days. The support displayed by the various communities along the way is overwhelming and genuinely appreciated. The NPOMR Committee would like to invite and encourage everyone within these communities to come out and applaud our dedicated runners and members of SOLE, as the run passes through their City/Town.

For a complete route guide please visit our website at www.npomr.org

Members of the media are invited to attend the Brockville Court House Square on Friday, September 27^th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., located at 41 Court House Square, City of Brockville. Members of the organizing committee, run participants, and members of SOLE will be available to speak with media.

Media outlets that are unable to attend are asked to contact NPOMR Co-Chair Detective Sergeant Robert Hackenbrook at (289)231-6409 or NPOMR Media Officers Constable Sarah Bamford (705)903-7122 or Laurie McCann (647)920-5128.

A Male was Arrested in Relation to a Report of Intimate Partner Violence

On Sept 22, 2024, at about 6:00am, police received a 911 call regarding a disturbance in the area of Church St. Information was that it sounded like a male and female, arguing inside a residence. Police received further information that the female victim was choked, struck multiple times in the head with assailant’s hands and with what was described as a handgun. The person responsible was identified to be the victim’s 21-year-old, boyfriend. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers blocked off and contained the area. The investigation led them to arresting the 21-year-old, male a few hours later, at about 10:00am. After the residence was searched and at the completion of the investigation, police had seized a knife, replica handgun, ammunition and a prohibited device as defined in the Criminal Code. The male was held for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, careless storage of ammunition, possession of a prohibited device, overcome resistance by choking and unauthorized possession of a weapon.    

Arrest Made After a Family Dispute

On September 19, 2024, police received a 911 call regarding a 24-year-old, male becoming angry and attempting to attack his father, in the area of King St. W. The parties involved had engaged in a dispute as the father had confronted his son over items missing from the residence. The subject became angry during the discussion, causing the father to fear for his safety and lock himself in the bathroom. The subject began yelling death threats and kicking the door, in attempts to break it down and gain entry. 911 was called and the subject stopped and left.  

Police responded and the subject left the area just moments prior. Investigation revealed the likely area where the male subject was hiding and officers contained that area. A short time later, he was taken into custody. The subject’s antics continued as he began uttering death threats at the arresting officer.

The male was held for a bail hearing for the offences of two counts of uttering threats, two counts of failing to comply with release order bail conditions and mischief under $5,000.00.

Male Arrested After Found Driving While Impaired

On September 17, 2024, at about 3:15pm, police received a complaint of a male and female passed out in a vehicle, at the parking lot near Money Mart, on Parkedale Ave. Officers attended the area and the vehicle had just left moments prior to police arrival. The suspect vehicle was then observed exiting the McDonald’s drive through onto Parkedale Ave. As it was pulling onto the road, the driver was weaving in the lanes and driving poorly. The vehicle was stopped and investigation revealed that the driver was a 44-year-old, male whose driver’s licence was a suspended and was operating without insurance. He was also showing signs of being impaired by drugs.

A Standard Field Sobriety Test was performed and the driver performed poorly. Therefore, he was arrested and taken for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert. Those tests confirmed he was impaired by drugs. His driver’s licence faces additional suspensions, vehicle was impounded and charged with operation while impaired by drugs, driving while under suspension, operate a motor vehicle without insurance and possessing more than one licence card. He was released with a future court date.

Multiple Arrests Made in Relation to Outstanding Warrants

Between the dates of September 16 – September 18, 2024, the Brockville Police Service made seven arrests in relation to various arrest warrants, of people located throughout the city. The following are some details. 

• 43-year-old, male was arrested in relation to outstanding warrants stemming from harassment, theft, breach probation and fail to attend court. These offences were dated back to 2022. He was held for a bail hearing.
• 37-year-old, female was arrested in relation to a warrant for failing to attend for fingerprints. She was released with a new court date.
• 15-year-old, male was arrested on a warrant regarding charges of assault from an investigation that took place previously this month. He was released with conditions and a future court date.
• 51-year-old, female was arrested on multiple warrants in relation to charges of failing to attend court, failing to attend for fingerprints and fail to comply with probation. She was released with a future court date.
• 19-year-old, male was arrested on a committal warrant and take to the Brockville Jail. The warrant was in relation to multiple offences of fraudulent credit card use.
• 31-year-old, male was arrested on a warrant for failing to comply with his probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
• 35-year-old, male was located and arrested on a warrant for offences of theft and failing to comply with probation. He was released on conditions with a future court date.

Brockville Police Investigate a Shooting

On September 16^th, 2024 at approximately 1:00 a.m., Brockville Police responded to a call of gunshots in the area of King St. E., and Park St.

Police immediately attended and secured the area.  A search was conducted and no victims, or suspects were located or identified.

Police can confirm that multiple shots were fired and continue to investigate the matter. 

Police are currently seeking the public’s assistance in gathering any information related to the investigation. Anyone who has any information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Constable Graham Coe at 1-613-342-0127 ext: 4245   or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Collision Causing Hydro Lines to Fall Causes Traffic Delays

On September 13, 2024, at about 12:00pm, police received multiple 911 calls regarding a collision on Stewart Blvd., causing damage to Hydro poles and wires down. The Brockville fire Dept. attended to assist with safety measures and Brockville Public Works staff assisted in blocking off Stewart Blvd between Laurier Blvd. and Chelsea St. Hydro One attended quickly, and once the area was rendered safe, the roadway was reopened when cleared.

Investigation into the incident revealed that there was a Waste Connections garbage truck, leaving the property of the plaza at 491 Stewart Blvd. As the truck was pulling out of the property, the driver was unaware that the garbage lift was still elevated. The lift came in contact with the various overhead lines. This caused three Hydro poles to come down and various lines and cables were then laying on the ground.

Luckily, no one was injured in this incident, however, there is a significant value in property damage. No charges have been laid at this time and the investigation is ongoing.  

Pedestrians Struck Out Front of the Thousand Islands Secondary School

On September 10, 2024, at about 2:30pm, police received a call regarding a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians, in front of the Thousand Islands Secondary School. Investigation revealed that two 14-year-old, female students, attempted to cross Parkedale Ave. in front of TISS. The two made no attempt to use a crosswalk, doing what is commonly referred to as jaywalking. While doing so, the driver of one motor vehicle did not see the females crossing the lanes, and the vehicle struck the two students.

Paramedics were called to the scene to provide assistance. One student attended the Brockville General Hospital and the other was released after the assessment. Both received minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Luckily, this did not result in more serious injuries, and is a reminder to all about the dangers for pedestrians on our roads. The driver in this incident was found to be not at fault for the collision as the pedestrians were failing to use a crosswalk. The Brockville Police Service is reminding everyone, especially students, to use the crosswalks. We will be increasing enforcement in this area in an attempt to educate those on safety.