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Domestic Dispute

On June 24, 2022 at about 11:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a female screaming with a group of people were gathering to assist her, in the area of the Library on Buell St. Police attended and investigation revealed that this was the result of a domestic dispute. A 31-year-old male was in an argument with his girlfriend in the area where he had shoved her to the ground and slashed one of the tires on her bike. The male fled prior to police arrival however, he was located shortly after. He was arrested for assault and mischief. He was searched and officers located a small quantity of crystal meth. He was charged with assault, mischief under $5,000.00, breach probation and possession of a crystal meth. He was released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date.

Impaired Driving

On June 26, 2022 at about 5:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received information about a 42-year-old male, who left a residence on St. Andrew St. after a dispute. When the male left, it was believed that he was intoxicated and operating a vehicle. Investigation revealed that the male attended to his residence and officers spoke to him there. An alcohol screening breath demand was made and samples were taken, which, resulted in a fail. He was arrested for operation while impaired – over 80mg. He was taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing which confirmed that he was driving with over 80mg of alcohol in his blood. His vehicle was impounded, licence was suspended and he was charged with operation while impaired and operation over 80mg. He was later released with a future court date.   

Family Dispute Results in Assault Charge

On June 26, 2022 at about 8:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint about a mother being assaulted by her 27-year-old son, in the area of Laurier Blvd. Information was that the mother and son relationship had been struggling for some time. For this incident, an argument was taking place which lead to the son slapping his mother across the face. Officers attended and attempted to discuss the situation with the son. As a result of the investigation and concerns for safety, the male was placed under arrest for assault. He was transported to the Brockville Police Service and later was released on an undertaking with conditions to ensure safety and issued a future court date.

Enforcement by Marine at Tall Ships Festival

Over the weekend the Brockville Police Service had extra officers patrolling during the Tall Ships Festival to help ensure that everyone was able to safely enjoy the festivities. During the weekend our deployed Marine Unit enforced various Provincial Offences including; open liquor on a boat and a person not wearing a personal floatation device on a paddle board. These tickets are never nice to receive, but they are an important part of education and a reminder for people to make the right choice to stay safe.

Bail Violation and Breaching Conditional Sentence Order

On June 24, 2022 at about 12:30AM, the Brockville Police Service was investigating a complaint of three suspicious youths in the area of James St. W. While officers were in the area they located a 44-year-old male in Victoria Park. The male was found to be on a release order with a curfew condition to be within his residence between the hours of 8:00PM and 6:00AM. He was also on a Conditional Sentence Order breaching the same condition. He was arrested, charged with breaching his release order and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Compliance Check Leads to Breach Charges

On June 23, 2022 at about 11:00PM, the Brockville Police Service performed a compliance check on a 36-year-old male in the area of Ormond St. The male was on a release order with conditions to remain within his residence between the hours of 10:00PM and 6:00AM. When police attended the residence it was found that he was not home. Shortly after police left the residence, the male learned that police were seeking to contact him due to the breach of the condition. The male turned himself into the police a short time later. He was charged with failing to comply with release order and released with a future court date.

Over the last week from June 17 – June 24, as of the time this release has been sent, the Brockville Police Service:

• received 293 calls for service
• there were a total of 14 arrests
• 32 Criminal Charges laid
• 14 traffic related charges were issued

The Brockville Police Service continues to work for our community to ensure safety and security.

Tall Ships Festival

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Tall Ships Festival. The festival will take place at the waterfront of Brockville. It will be three days of fun for everyone who attends. There is an expectation that there will be an influx of traffic throughout the city during the weekend. The Brockville Police Service would like to remind people to plan ahead, do not rush and please be safe! Let’s all enjoy the festival together!

Bail Violation

On June 20, 2022 at about 11:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint of a 30-year-old male, breaching his bail undertaking conditions. Information was that the male was attending to a home on North Augusta Rd. where he was attempting to visit another young female. The home owner did not want the male on the property. It was later learned by police that the male was on probation with conditions to abstain from communicating with the female and from attending the residence where she resides. It was learned that the female was in communication with the male about attending the residence. He was contacted by police and was cooperative. He turned himself into the Brockville Police on June 21, 2022 at about 10:00AM. He was charged with two counts of fail to comply with undertaking and held for a bail hearing.

Warrants

On June 22, 2022 at about 9:00AM, the Brockville Police Service received information from the OPP in Morrisburg, that they had a 40-year-old male in their custody. The male was wanted on a warrants out of Brockville for failing to appear for fingerprinting and failing to appear for court on drug possession charge dated back in 2018. The Brockville Police Service attended to the OPP detachment in Morrisburg and served the male paperwork for a future court date. He was left in the custody of the OPP.

Further;

On June 22, 2022 at about Noon, the Brockville Police Service received information from the Smiths Falls Police Service that they had a 26-year-old male in their custody. The male was wanted for failing to attend court stemming from a charge of uttering threats and breach probation from January this year. He was brought back to the Brockville Police Service and held for a bail hearing.

Threats Uttered to Cause Harm

On June 17, 2022 at about 5:00PM, the Brockville Police Service received information from one of our community partner agencies, of a threat made by someone to take another person’s life. Information was that a 30-year-old female was in conversation with a worker from Family and Children Services. She became frustrated and stated that she was going to “get a gun and shoot” her ex-partner. Due to the family situation and concern for safety this was reported to police. Police investigated and the female was located, arrested and charged with uttering threats. She was later released on conditions and a safety plan in place. 

Bail Violations

On June 17, 2022 at about 11:45PM, an officer from the Brockville Police Service observed two youths in the area of North Augusta Rd. together. These youths are 15 and 17-years of age and both known to be on conditions to abstain from communicating with one another. Both youths were placed under arrest and charged with failing to comply with undertaking. They were released with a future court date and turned over to their parents.

Domestic Related Mischief

On June 18, 2022 at about 9:00PM, the Brockville Police Service learned that a domestic dispute had taken place at an address on King St. W., the previous night on June 17, 2022. Officers attended and investigation revealed that a 26-year-old male was arguing with his female partner that night. During the heated argument the male slammed doors and punched holes in the walls. Due to the damage caused to the residence, the male was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.00. He was released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date.

Impaired Driving and Obstruct Peace Officer

On June 19, 2022 at about 1:15AM, the Brockville Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Crocker Cres., due to suspected impaired driving. Driving behaviour was what drew the officer’s attention. Investigation revealed that a 22-year-old female was operating the vehicle and a 24-year old male was a passenger. The female was believed to have been consuming alcohol and a roadside breath sample was taken. The test resulted in a fail. As she was placed under arrest, both individuals became uncooperative with police during the investigation. Both were yelling, shouting and had to be physically restrained. The male was arrested for obstruct peace officer and the female was arrested for operation while impaired over 80mg. They were both taken to the Brockville Police Service. While taking the female out of the rear of the police vehicle, she kicked one of the officers in the chest. Both continued to cause issues and were not cooperative for some time. The female did cooperate with providing her breath samples and it was found she had over double the legal limit of alcohol in her blood. Once both were sober and calm, they were released on various paperwork with future court dates. The female was charged with assault peace officer, operation while impaired and operation over 80mg. The male was charged with obstruct peace officer.  

Harassment, Mischief and Trespass

On June 18, 2022 at about 5:30PM, the Brockville Police Service received a complaint about a 52-year-old male continually trespassing and harassing people in the downtown area on King St. This has been an ongoing issue for some time. Police have exhausted attempts in connecting this individual with resources for assistance. Due to the increasing complaints and nature of the actions, the male was arrested and charged with mischief – obstruct, interrupts or interferes with lawful enjoyment of property, common nuisance – endangering life, criminal harassment and fail to comply with probation.  He was released with new conditions and a future court date.

Over the last week from June 10 – June 16, as of the time this release has been sent, the Brockville Police Service received 309 calls for service. While responding to those calls, there were a total of 13 arrests and four mental health apprehensions. As a result of investigations there were 25 Criminal Charges laid. Officers continue to monitor traffic within the City and as a result, eight traffic related charges were issued as well. While calls for service are at times very demanding, the Brockville Police Service is doing all we can to work with our community to ensure safety and security.