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Arrest Made in Series of Commercial Break and Enters

Brockville Police have arrested a male in connection with a series of break and enters that occurred throughout the City of Brockville during the month of December.

The incidents involved the theft of tools and electronic equipment, with the total value of stolen property estimated to be several thousand dollars. The targeted locations included commercial related businesses and facilities within the city’s jurisdiction. As a result of the investigation, a thirty five year old male has been arrested and charged in relation to eight separate break and enter incidents. 

The accused was also bound by two different probation orders and has further been charged with several counts of breach of probation in addition to the twelve counts of property related offences.  He was held for bail and remains in custody pending a further court proceeding.

Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to contact The Brockville Police Service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Indecent Act

On January 5^th, 2026, officers from the Brockville Police Service were alerted to a male who was running around the police station in a state of undress.

Officers quickly located the male in the area between the railway tracks and the side of the police station.  The male was taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, the thirty-year-old male was arrested and charged with Indecent Act and Being Nude in a Public Place, contrary to the Criminal Code.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing.  He remains in custody pending a future court date.

Police are aware that images of this incident have been captured and shared on social media. While we understand public curiosity in unusual events, members of the community are reminded to use social media responsibly. Sharing images or commentary related to police incidents particularly before matters are resolved through the court process can contribute to misinformation, impact the dignity of those involved, and raise privacy concerns.

Changes to Provincial Driver’s Licence Suspensions for Impaired Driving

The Brockville Police Service would like to advise the public of recent changes announced by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) regarding provincial driver’s licence suspensions related to impaired driving.

Effective January 1^st, 2026, the length of a roadside driver’s license suspension has increased.  If you register a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between 0.05 and 0.08, police can suspend your licence immediately.

Immediate roadside licence suspensions have increased from three days to seven days for a first-time occurrence and from seven days to fourteen days for a second time occurrence.  Further, significantly stronger penalties will be imposed for repeat impaired driving offences and fatal collisions.

These changes are intended to strengthen road safety measures and further deter impaired driving across the province.

The Brockville Police Service reminds drivers that impaired driving remains a serious criminal offence.  Drivers are urged to plan ahead, arrange a sober ride, or use an alternative transportation options.

For more information on impaired driving laws and penalties, residents are encouraged to visit the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario website or contact Brockville Police Service.

Historical Sexual Assault Investigation

The Brockville Police Service has arrested and charged at 49-year-old teacher in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

Elizabeth Doncaster of Brockville has been charged with Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching and Sexual Exploitation. The charges related to alleged incidents involving a male student between 2008 and 2011.

The accused was held for a show cause hearing and released with a court date in the new year.

Police are concerned there may be additional victims. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Detective Graham Coe at 613-342-0127 x 2073.

Break and Enter

On December 21, 2025, at about 11:00pm, police received a report of an alarm at the Treasure Hunt store, located at 2399 Parkedale Avenue.

Officers attended and it was noticed that there was a substantial amount of water leaking out of a wall. City of Brockville staff attended and assisted in shutting the water off to the area. Further investigation revealed that the pipes that were leaking had been intentionally cut. There was evidence of people formerly sleeping in the building and that suspects had also been in the ceiling stealing copper. It appeared as if there was copper that was staged in an area that was intended for it to be taken.

Items were seized for identification purposes and the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information they wish to provide to police, you can do so by calling the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or alternatively through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

 Pearl Street West Fire Scene

 On December 22, 2025, at about midnight, the Brockville Fire Department was contacted in relation to an active structure fire at 46/48 Pearl Street West duplex. This is a residential building that was previously involved in a fire in early September this year.

Police attended the scene to assist the Brockville Fire Department in preventing access to the area. This fire has taken significant efforts to control. The investigation will be ongoing and led by the Office of the Fire Marshal. No injuries have been discovered at this time; however, this investigation is in the early stages and not complete. We ask the public to please remain out of the area throughout the investigation while responders restore safety.

Drugs Seized and Arrest Made in Relation to Trafficking

On December 20, 2025, at about 6:00pm, police had located a 39-year-old, male in the area of Victoria Avenue. This subject was known to be wanted for failing to attend court for previous offences.

Officers arrested the subject due to the warrant and when searched, he was found to be in possession of a quantity of crystal meth. The drugs were seized and investigation determined that the subject would be charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking methamphetamine. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.     

Subject Arrested for Personating a Police Officer

On December 17, 2025, at approximately 3:30pm, Brockville Police received a report from a man who stated he had been stopped on John Street by an individual claiming to be an undercover officer with the Brockville Police Service. Investigation revealed that the suspect conducted a pat‑down search and questioned the complainant about drugs and outstanding warrants.

A short time later, officers arrested the male subject, identified as a 42-year-old, male. He was arrested for the offences of personating a peace officer and assault. The subject later provided a statement with differences in the events but confirmed there was a meeting between the two where a pat-down search took place.

The subject was released with conditions and a future court date after being charged with personating a peace officer and assault.

Arrest Made in Relation to Stolen Vehicles

On December 10, 2025, at approximately 6:00pm, Brockville Police received information regarding two stolen vehicles from the Home Depot store on Parkedale Avenue. Information was that a male suspect rented two delivery style vans from Home Depot on November 30^, 2025. They were rented for a short period and were supposed to be returned later that same day; however, by December 10^th, they had not been returned and the subject was not responding. Due to these circumstances, and arrest warrant was sought for the 55-year-old, male subject responsible for the rentals.

On December 18, 2025, at approximately 12:00pm, the Brockville Police Service received information from the OPP, that they had located the wanted subject at the Mallorytown, 401 Service Centre. The subject was arrested and transported to the Brockville Police Service where he was charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle and held for a bail hearing.   

Male Arrested in High Risk Incident Involving Threats and Weapon Possession

On December 13, 2025, at approximately 2:00pm, police received a 911 call regarding a dispute between a mother and her 32‑year‑old, son at a residence on Perth Street. Information provided indicated that an argument between the two had escalated, resulting in the son taking possession of a kitchen knife and threatening his mother.

Officers responded promptly and located the mother and keeping her safe inside the residence. It was determined that the subject had moved to the upper level of the home, where he barricaded himself in a bedroom and made statements indicating self‑harm while still in possession of the knife. Officers contained the scene to mitigate risk for everyone while the Brockville Police Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) was deployed.

ERT officers attended and assessed the situation while negotiations were initiated with the individual. These efforts resulted in him surrendering the knife, along with a quantity of methamphetamine. This calculated response led to the safe arrest of the subject without any injuries.

The individual was held in custody for a bail hearing after being charged with the offences of uttering threats and possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.

Arrest Made After Disturbance Between a Couple

On December 6, 2025, at approximately 9:30 am, police responded to a call regarding a physical altercation between a couple at a residence on King Street East.

Upon arrival, officers heard a disturbance inside the home involving a 38-year-old male and a female. Evidence at the scene indicated a physical altercation had occurred, and visible injuries were observed on the female. The male was arrested as he attempted to leave the residence. He initially resisted arrest, but officers quickly gained control.

The investigation revealed that the couple had been arguing intermittently for approximately two days prior to the incident. During this time, the male attempted to ignite a blanket the female was using, causing a superficial burn injury. On the day of the call, the female was strangled by the male. When the male believed police were on route to the scene, he smashed a mirror and attempted to barricade the door; however, officers found the door ajar upon arrival.

The male was found to be on probation with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and has been charged with the following offences:

• Assault with a weapon
• Assault causing bodily harm – strangling
• Obstruct peace officer
• Mischief under $5,000.00
• Fail to comply with probation

Arrest Made in Drug Impaired Driving Incident

On December 6, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pm, police responded to a report of a female who appeared unconscious and partially hanging out of the driver’s window of a vehicle parked in a lot near Parkedale Avenue and Stewart Boulevard.

Officers located the vehicle and the female in question. She initially provided a false name; however, officers recognized her as a 24-year-old female who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with probation conditions.

The female was arrested on the warrant and further investigated for impaired driving. During a search, officers located a quantity of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. She was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert, and testing determined she was impaired by drugs.

As a result, the vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence was suspended and she was released with a future court date. Her charges include the following:

• Operation while impaired by drugs
• Possession of a substance – fentanyl
• Obstruct peace officer

Multiple Disturbances Lead to Arrest

On December 4, 2025, the Brockville Police Service responded to a series of alarming incidents involving a male subject who threatened and assaulted staff members at two local businesses.

Investigation revealed that a 44-year-old, male entered Staples on Parkedale Avenue at about 12:00pm, where he stole a space heater and threatened to kill a staff member. Police were contacted immediately. A short time after, the subject attended a second location at Lanark Leeds Grenville Mental Health and Addictions on Front Avenue, where the situation escalated dramatically.

It was discovered that the subject assaulted a staff member by grabbing them and shoving them twice, threw an energy drink at their head, and made additional death threats to kill multiple staff members in the area. The subject then threw a boot at another staff member, striking them in the upper back. While employees sought safety, the subject caused significant property damage by smashing a computer monitor and destroying a table.

Brockville Police located the subject nearby, placed him under arrest, and held him in custody for a bail hearing. It was learned that he was also on probation with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was charged with the following offences:

• Assault
• Assault with a weapon x 2
• Uttering threats x 2
• Mischief under $5,000.00
• Theft under $5,000.00
• Fail to comply with probation x 2

Driver Determined to be Impaired by Drugs

On December 5, 2025, at about 1:30am, a 32-year-old male attended the Brockville Police Service reporting that he was being followed and harassed. The subject stated he had traveled from Kawartha Lakes to Cornwall and expressed concerns about ongoing harassment.

Investigation revealed the same individual had visited another police service previously with similar complaints. During the interaction in Brockville, officers observed signs of impairment and grounds were formed to arrest the subject for impaired operation by drug.

The driver was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and performed poorly on the assessment. As a result, the subject has been charged with Impaired Operation by Drug. Their driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle impounded, and released with conditions, including a future court date.

The Brockville Police Service reminds the public that impaired driving—whether by alcohol or drugs—poses a serious risk to everyone on our roads. We encourage everyone to contact police if you suspect a driver is impaired, and help us reduce the risk for everyone in our community.

Theft Suspect Identified and Arrested

On November 28, 2025, police received information of a theft that had taken place at the Home Hardware store, on Stewart Boulevard. This took place on a previous date of November 26, 2025. Information was that a male subject attended the store and stole a Milwaukee cordless impact tool, valued at approximately $500.00.

On December 3, 2025, with the assistance of the Smiths Falls Police Service, the suspect responsible for this theft was identified and arrested. The suspect was identified as a 33-year-old, male who was involved in a separate investigation in Smiths Falls. Through that investigation and information sharing, it was determined that the subject was responsible for the theft of the merchandise. The subject was released with conditions and a future court date after being charged with theft under $5,000.00.

Two Suspects Were Arrested Resulting from a Stolen Vehicle Investigation

On December 1st 2025, approximately 9:10 pm, Brockville Police received a call from a concerned motorist who was nearly struck by a 2026 GMC Sierra pickup truck as it was driven out of the parking lot of the Riverside GM dealership on Stewart Blvd.

The truck had been stolen from the dealership and fled at a high rate of speed, cutting off other motorists and traveling at a high rate of speed before leaving Brockville East along the 401 highway.

Within minutes, staff at Riverside were able to provide police with excellent footage that showed the truck thief was driven to the scene by a 2022 White Ford F-150 with distinctive a contractor’s cap on the back. Using the civilian witnesses detailed information, the video surveillance from the dealership and with the assistance of Dealership provided GPS information, police were able to recover the stolen vehicle parked at a local grocery store in Prescott.

Moreover, with the assistance of the Grenville County OPP, the individuals responsible for the theft of the truck were located and arrested at the Ultramar gas bar in Prescott. Benjamin BELAND (44) , from Quebec, now faces charges including Theft of Motor Vehicle contrary to section 333.1 (1) of the Criminal Code, Dangerous Operation contrary to section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code, Mischief under $5000 contrary to section 430(1) of the Criminal Code, Possession of Break-in Instrument contrary to section 351(1) of the Criminal Code, Possession of device for the purpose of committing theft contrary to section 333.2(1) of the Criminal Code and Breach of Probation contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

Eric Quintin (45), from Quebec, faces charges including Theft or Motor Vehicle contrary to section 333.1(1) of the Criminal Code, Mischief under $5000 contrary to section 4301(1) of the Criminal Code, Possession of Break-in Instrument contrary to section 351(1) of the Criminal Code, Possession of device for the purpose of committing theft contrary to section 333.2(1) of the Criminal Code and Fail to Comply with Undertaking contrary to section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Both men have a significant criminal history which includes theft and property crimes. They were both held for bail and remanded to later dates in December.

The Brockville Police Service wishes to commend the civilians who immediately contacted police when they observed what they believed to be a stolen vehicle driving dangerously. Further, the quick response and assistance of staff at Riverside GM and the Grenville County OPP resulted in the arrest of the two accused persons within 1 hour of the reported theft. The result of this cooperation was the recovery of a high value vehicle, the arrest of two responsible persons and the seizure of one of the accused vehicles as offence related property.

This occurrence serves as a stand out example of the great work that can be accomplished when members of the Brockville community work together to prevent and solve crime.

Theft From LCBO

Thefts of products from the LCBO continue at a high rate of frequency. On November 26, 2025 at about 10:30am, police received a call regarding another theft from the LCBO on Parkedale Avenue. Information was that four bottles of merchandise were taken from the store, while the male suspect made no attempt to pay. It was also determined that there was another male involved, as the suspects left the scene together in a vehicle.

Later that day at about 4:00pm, officers observed the suspect vehicle. The suspects of the theft were placed under arrest for the theft. They were identified as a 26-year-old, and 30-year-old, local males. They were each charged and released on conditions with future court dates for the offence of theft under $5,000.00.

Person Arrested After Causing a Disturbance on a Via Rail Passenger Train

On November 25, 2025, at about 10:45pm, police received a call regarding a passenger on a Via Rail train coming through Brockville. The passenger was found to have been previously trespassed from Via Rail property for causing problems on the train. The subject was also consuming their own alcohol and was intoxicated. For the safety and concern of the other passengers, the train stopped in Brockville and police were contacted.

Officers arrived and investigation revealed that the subject causing the issues was a 30-year-old, male from Ottawa. The subject was uncooperative with staff and police. As a result, they were removed from the train for trespassing and arrested due to their intoxication. As the investigation continued, Via Rail police also had evidence that the subject uttered threats to staff previously; this being part of the reason for their trespass. Once sober, the subject was released on conditions with a future court date for uttering threats, and issued fines for trespassing and being intoxicated in a public place.

Subject Arrested for Passing Counterfeit Money

On November 21, 2025, police received a call in relation to counterfeit cash being used to pay for items in a private sale.

Investigation revealed that a 46-year-old, male, paid for items that were sold on Facebook Marketplace with a counterfeit $50.00 bill. The male was also found to be on bail with various conditions.

On November 24, 2025, at about 8:30pm, police located the subject in the area of King Street West and Victoria Avenue. The subject was arrested for the counterfeit currency offence. After the arrest it was discovered that the subject was not abiding by the bail condition; to reside at a specific address with their surety. The subject was held for a bail hearing after being charged with utter counterfeit currency and failing to comply with release order.      

Impaired Driving Incidents

Recently, the Brockville Police Service has laid charges in multiple impaired driving incidents.

On November 23, 2025, at about 1:30am, police observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Stewart Boulevard. The vehicle was observed for a short period, and it was noticed that the vehicle was swerving and crossing the painted center lines.

The vehicle was followed and stopped. It was determined that the 48-year-old, male driver had been consuming alcohol. A breath sample was taken at the roadside by an approved screening device, which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and when searched, a quantity of cocaine was located and seized. He was taken to the Brockville Police Service for additional breath testing. As a result, it was determined that the driver was impaired and operating while over the legal limit. The vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and the driver was released with a future court date after being charged with the following:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg
• Possession of cocaine

Further; on November 23, 2025, at about 9:15pm, police received a 911 call regarding a single vehicle collision in the area of Kensington Parkway and Centennial Road. Information was that a vehicle had failed to stop for the northbound stop sign on Kensington Parkway. The vehicle failed to stop, crossed Centennial Road and came to a stop in the ditch. A female was observed staggering around in the roadway shortly after.

Officers arrived and located the vehicle and female described. Investigation revealed that the 30-year-old, female was in fact the driver of the vehicle.  It was determined that she had been consuming alcohol and failed a roadside breath screening. She was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for additional testing. This testing confirmed that she was driving while impaired.

As a result, the vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence was suspended and the driver was charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg. She was released with conditions and a future court date.