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It was a relatively busy 24 hour period for an October Tuesday with the Brockville Police Service Responding to 40 calls for service including 4 arrests.

Warrants

Officers executed two arrest warrants on Tuesday. At approximately 10:30 a.m. yesterday morning a patrol officer noticed a 53 year old Brockville man walking in midtown who was wanted for failing to attend court earlier this month. As a result the man was placed under arrest, charged with failing to attend court and released.

At 11:15 a.m. yesterday morning a 22 year old former Brockville woman attended to the Brockville Police Service and turned herself in for an outstanding warrant of domestic charges from September.  She was processed on those charges and released as well with a future court date.

Break and Enter

Yesterday morning at approximately 11:45 a.m. Brockville Police responded to a complaint of a break and enter to a Waverly Drive residence. The resident was inside the home when she heard a noise near a window in her residence. When she went to check the source she observed someone attempting to gain entry into the house. She yelled out and the suspect fled on foot through back yards.

The only available information is the suspect is believed to be male and may have had a vehicle nearby which he used to flee.

Investigators are currently looking through security footage to obtain more information. Police are asking anyone who was in the area of Waverly Drive between First Avenue and Oxford Avenue around the lunch time yesterday, or have security footage to contact the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Travis Duffy is the investigating officer.

Stolen Vehicle

The Brockville Police are also investigating the theft of a van and trailer from the Victoria Avenue area yesterday during the lunch time.

A 2012 Kia Sedona with a trailer attached was stolen shortly after noon yesterday and later located on Oxford Ave later in the day without the trailer attached and items missing from the interior of the van.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Constable Mihajlo Knezevic is investigating.

Weeks Statistics

Over the last week from September 30 – October 6, 2022, the Brockville Police Service responded to 290 calls for service. As a result of these calls officers made 18 arrests and issued a total of 27 criminal code and 12 traffic related charges. There were also 5 mental health apprehensions to connect people to resources to better assist them.

Unwanted Person Violating Bail Conditions

On October 3, 2022 at about 1:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received information regarding two unwanted people on property in the area of Strowger Blvd. Officers arrived and located a 29-year-old female and a 33-year-old male. Investigation revealed that the female had a warrant out for her arrest for failing to attend a previous court date. The male was also found to be on conditions to abstain from communicating with this particular female. As a result, both were arrested. She was arrested for failing to attend court and he was arrested and charged with fail to comply with undertaking. Both were eventually released with future court dates.

Harassment

On October 4, 2022 the Brockville Police Service was conducting an ongoing investigation into a complaint of criminal harassment. Ongoing unwanted communication was being sent by a 41-year-old male to another female. Multiple attempts were made to provide an opportunity for the unwanted communication to cease, without success. As a result the male was arrested for criminal harassment and later released with conditions and a future court date.

Bail Violation

On October 3, 2022 at about 9:30AM, the Brockville Police Service received information that a 62-year-old male, had breached his bail conditions. The male was to attend a bail supervision program appointment the previous week and failed to make any attempts to contact the supervisor. Later that day at about 3:00PM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located and arrested the male in the area of Brock St. He was charged with fail to comply with release order and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Warrant

On October 4, 2022 at about 7:00AM, an 18-year-old male turned himself into the Brockville Police Service as he was aware of an outstanding bench warrant. The warrant was in relation to him failing to attend previous court appearance dates. He was arrested and released with a new court date.   

Impaired Operation

On September 28, 2022 at about 11:45PM, officers observed a 53-year-old male in a truck, revving his truck engine, in the area of Bartholomew St. The male pulled the vehicle into the driveway of a residence in the area. Officers approached the male and found him to be impaired by alcohol.  The male was arrested for impaired operation and taken to the Brockville Police Service for breath samples. Once there, it was confirmed that he was operating over the legal limit. His vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and charged with operate while impaired and operate while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mgs. He was later released with a future court date.

Impaired Operation

On September 30, 2022 at about 11:30PM, officers observed a 47-year-old male in a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the area of James St. The male almost struck one of the police cruisers parked in the area. Officers located the male and initiated a traffic stop. The officer’s found the male to be impaired by alcohol.  The male was arrested for impaired operation and taken to the Brockville Police Service for breath samples. It was also learned that the male was already prohibited from driving. Once at the police station, it was confirmed that he was operating over the legal limit. The vehicle was impounded and he was charged with operate while impaired, operate while impaired – blood alcohol over 80mgs and operation while prohibited. He was later released with a future court date.

Stolen Vehicle

On October 1, 2022 at about 8:30AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint about a suspicious male and vehicle in the area of the Quickie on William St. Officers attended and located the vehicle in question. Officers identified the male with the vehicle to be a 38-year-old male from the Niagara Falls area. He initially gave a false name to officers. It was also discovered that the vehicle in his possession had been reported stolen. The male was arrested for possession of stolen property. He and the vehicle were searched. During the search, officers located stolen property from the Tall Ships building and five different identity cards not belonging to him. The male was held for a bail hearing for the offences of possession of property obtained by crime, operation while prohibited, obstruct peace officer and five counts of possession of identity documents.   

Warrants

On September 30, 2022 the Brockville Police Service located two different individuals who were wanted for various warrants. A 33-year-old female and 46-year-old male, were wanted on a probation warrants. Both were unrelated. They were arrested and released shortly after with future court dates.

B&E/Robbery – WANTED

On September 27, 2022 at about 3:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint regarding a B&E and robbery. The incident occurred at a residence on Central Ave. Investigation revealed that a 35-year-old male, Tyler Edwards, broke into the residence and was confronted by the home owner. At that time, Edwards threatened to harm the victim while attempting to steal property. Tyler Edwards fled the scene shortly after and is now wanted by police for B&E and commit robbery. This incident is of concern for public safety. He is described as 5’6”, 150lbs, brown hair and green eyes. See the photo for further detail. If you see this individual or know of his whereabouts, please notify the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

UPDATE –  Mr. Edwards has turned himself in for arrest. He is safely in police custody without incident. He will be held for a bail hearing which will take place September 29, 2022.

Impaired Driving

On September 24, 2022 at about 7:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received information of an intoxicated female in a vehicle parked in a parking lot of the TD Bank on Parkedale Ave. Officers attended and located the 32-year-old female in the vehicle. She was described as having difficulty walking to the vehicle. Officers requested a roadside screening test breath sample, which resulted in a fail. The female was arrested for operating over 80mg and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. During the testing, the female refused to co-operate with police. Her vehicle was impounded, driver’s licence suspended and charged with operation while impaired and failure or refusal to comply with demand. She was released once sober with a future court date.

B&E Leads to Arrest

On September 27, 2022 at about 8:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a 21-year-old male, apparently attempting to gain entry into a residence on Perth St. The male had knocked a window mount air conditioning unit out of the window. The male suspect never gained entry and walked away from the area. Officers attended and located the male nearby. He was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested for the offence of mischief under $5,000 and held in custody until sober. He was charged with mischief and given a future court date.

Shoplifting Leads to Arrest

On September 21, 2022, the Brockville Police Service was investigating multiple shoplifting complaints. One complaint came in from the Dollarama at Parkedale Ave. and Kent Blvd. and a second from the Canadian Tire on Parkedale Ave. A 27-year-old male, was identified to be responsible for the thefts. The male had attended the Dollarama where a minor theft had occurred and the items were quickly recovered. The male was warned for this offence at about 1:00PM and released from police custody. A short time later, at about 3:15PM, officers investigated the second theft complaint by the same male suspect at Canadian Tire. Officers arrested the male for theft under $5,000.00 after he attempted to steal tools and batteries. He was released from custody after being charged with the theft and issued a court date.    

Bail Violations

On September 21, 2022 at about 11:30AM, the Brockville Police Service attended a residence in the area of King St. E. regarding a disturbance. Once on scene, officers found a male and female who had been involved in a dispute. Investigation revealed that the 40-year-old female, was on release order bail conditions to reside at an address in Gananoque. It was learned that she had changed her address and moved to Brockville without seeking approval or notifying the courts, approximately two months ago. She was arrested for the offence of fail to comply with release order and held in custody for a bail hearing.   

Disturbance Involving Weapons

On September 22, 2022 at about 10:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a disturbance involving multiple people in an altercation with a knife on Laurier Blvd. Officers quickly arrived on scene and arrested three males involved in the altercation. Investigation revealed that the three males were in a heated dispute. Another male in the area attempted to get involved to deescalate the situation. Once that happened, a 33-year-old male from the group brandished a knife and threatened the male attempting to assist. After further investigation, the other two males involved in the altercation were released at the scene without charges. The 33-year-old male was taken into custody. He was later charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Domestic Dispute

On September 22, 2022 at about 1:45PM, the Brockville Police Service received reports of a male and female involved in a physical altercation on Perth St. Officers attended the scene and located a female and 44-year-old male, who were involved in the dispute. Investigation revealed that the couple were in a relationship. It was learned that during the physical altercation the male had struck the female in the head and threatened to continue to assault her. It is to be noted that this male is on probation. The male was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing for the offences of assault, utter threats and fail to comply with probation.

Package Thefts Leads to Arrest

On September 19, 2022 at about 11:45AM, the Brockville Police Service received a report of a theft of Amazon packages, from the step of a residence in the area of Daniel St. Two males were observed walking together and in possession of the package. Officers did locate the males and they were both arrested for the theft of the package. Further investigation revealed that one of the males was identified to be responsible for the theft. The individual responsible was a 20-year-old male and was charged with theft under $5,000.00 and fail to comply with recognizance. The second male present was released unconditionally. 

Additionally the Brockville Police Service would like to remind members of the community to make all attempts to keep their property safe. Packages and deliveries left on the front step of a residence run a risk of being stolen if not secured or left visible. It is recommended to give the delivery workers option to secure your package with some type of lockbox or securing device.

Disturbing the Peace Results in Male Arrested

On Sept 17, 2022 the Brockville Police Service had received multiple complaints about a 29-year-old male, causing a disturbance and apparently on drugs, in the area of Perth St. At about 6:45PM, officers actually received another complaint about this male and located him at a residence on the South end of Perth St. There, a confrontation ensued between the male and a resident. The male assaulted the resident by biting his hand and threatened him. Officers did arrest the male for the offences of assault, utter threats and fail to comply with probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. 

Weapon Possession

On September 20, 2022 at about 8:00AM, officers from the Brockville Police Service located a 24-year-old male, who was being investigated regarding a separate theft investigation. During that investigation officers located a BB gun. This individual was on multiple firearms and weapons prohibitions. He was arrested in relations to the theft investigation and held for bail for the offences of possession of a prohibited weapon, fail to comply with release order and fail to comply with probation.

Disturbance

A 36 year old Brockville area man was arrested and later released following a disturbance near a south end intersection.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. yesterday morning officers were dispatched to a call of a male screaming and waving a knife on the street near businesses. When officers arrived they located the man and arrested him for Causing a Disturbance. After searching him upon arrest, no knife was found. Investigation revealed the man was waving a vape and not a knife as originally thought and the male was later released. There was no danger to public safety.

Traffic Stop leads to arrests and drug charges

At approximately 2:45 p.m. yesterday after a Brockville Police officer noticed an RV operating in the downtown area with extensive damage to the windshield, such that the vehicle would be unsafe to operate. The RV was stopped a short distance later in a parking lot.

While speaking with the driver of the RV a female exited the RV on the passenger side. Officers recognized the 18 year old woman and a check revealed she had outstanding warrants with the OPP and Gananoque Police Service. As a result she was arrested for the outstanding warrants and taken in to custody.

While dealing with the driver and young woman, officers also recognized two other females inside the RV. One of the women, a 31 year old Brockville resident had an outstanding warrant and was on a release order with a condition to abstain from communication with the other woman a 27 year old Brockville resident.  She was subsequently arrested on the strength of the warrant and for failing to comply with her release order and taken into custody.

A search after the arrest located a quantity of hydromorphone pills, and crystal methamphetamine in the possession of the three women passengers. Also in their possession was a can of pepper spray. In addition to being arrested on the outstanding warrants they are facing drug and weapons charges.

The 54 year old man driving the RV is facing charges under the Highway Traffic Act for operating an unsafe Motor Vehicle and had the RV towed and impounded.

Domestic Charges

A 31 year old Brockville man is facing domestic charges of assault, forcible confinement and mischief after police were called to a disturbance at a north end apartment complex Wednesday night.

Just before 11:00 p.m. Brockville Police received calls from residents in the north end of a man and woman arguing in the parking lot. While on the phone with police communicators, the caller watched the man and woman leave in separate vehicles.  While officers were speaking with the caller at the scene, police communicators received a second call from a frantic female who was one of the participants in the disturbance at the apartment building. She advised communications staff she and the couple’s one year old child who was also in the car, were being followed by her common-law husband and child’s father whom she was arguing with. Communicators kept her on the phone line until she was able to drive herself safely to the police station where she was interviewed by police.

During the interview she disclosed to police an earlier incident which took place inside the apartment where she was assaulted, property damaged and prevented from leaving.  As a result her partner was located a short time later and arrested without incident and will be appearing in Brockville court for a bail hearing.

The 25 year old female victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident. The one year old child did not appear to suffer any injuries.

Suspicious Male in Driveway

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Brockville Police received a call from a south end Brockville resident who reported seeing an adult male whom she did not recognize in her driveway and acting strangely. She remained inside her residence and was able to see the individual via a security camera she had outside her residence.

When officers arrived, they located a 60 year old Brockville area man, who is known to police and fit the description given by the resident. As a result he was taken into custody and is now facing charges of Trespass by Night, Indecent Act, and Failing to Comply with his Probation Order.

Wrong house leads to Public Intoxication Charges

A 41 year old Brockville area man is facing charges of Public Intoxication after a north end family was awakened to a stranger trying to gain entry into their home at 3:30 a.m. this morning.

Residents of the north end home called police after hearing the male attempting to gain entry to their home and remained on the line with communications staff until police arrived. On arrival at the residence, police located the man obviously under the influence of alcohol. They learned he thought he was at a friend’s house and was attempting to gain entry to the residence using a set of keys he had. He was arrested for Public Intoxication and conveyed to the Brockville Police Service, where family members were contacted to come and pick up the man. He was released from custody with a Provincial Offences notice and charged with Public Intoxication.

It was a busy September Monday for the Brockville Police with 50 calls for service over the 24 hour period which included four arrests under the Criminal Code and one apprehension under the Mental Health Act.

Domestic Charges

At approximately 10 a.m. Monday morning Brockville Police were contacted to attend a north end residence for a domestic disturbance complaint. While at the residence, investigating officers spoke with the victim who disclosed other domestic related incidents which had occurred earlier this year between the couple.

As a result of the disclosure, attending officers arrested a 39 year old Brockville area man for domestic assault and mischief in relation to those previous occurrences.

Breach of Release Conditions

Brockville Police were called to the gazebo at Hardy Park at approximately 10:30 yesterday morning to assist EMS on a report of a male passed and unresponsive. When officers arrived, they learned EMS attended and was no longer required and the 22 year old man walking away from the park with a female whom he is on a release order not  to communicate with. As a result he was arrested for breach of his release order and brought into custody pending a bail hearing later today.

Traffic Stop leads to Suspended Driver charges

At 3:20 a.m. this morning Brockville Police stopped a black Mercedes travelling at a high rate of speed through central Brockville for speeding. The driver identified himself as a 39 year old Brockville area man and it was learned he was a suspended driver.

As a result, he was charged with speeding as well as driving while under suspension. In addition the vehicle he was operating was towed from the scene and impounded for 45 days.