News

Weapons:

On June 5^th at 3:00 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to a 911 call for a possible domestic in the city’s north end, involving a male brandishing a machete. The victim had run to the safety of a neighbouring apartment. On police arrival they were immediately challenged by the 28 year old male suspect. The male was armed with a machete, refused to comply with the officer’s commands. The male continued to challenge the officers, who had him at gun point.   One officer was able to safely transition to a “taser” that he deployed on the subject. The officers then physical control of the male and took him into custody.   The male has been charged with weapons dangerous, mischief, assault, uttering threats and breach of probation. The male was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Stolen Vehicle:

On the 4^th of June 2019 the Brockville Police Service was contacted by Howard’s Bus Line reporting a theft of a Micro Bus (short school bus). Officers on routine patrol observed that bus with three occupants on board traveling on Water St.   Officers lost sight of the vehicle, but it was found abandoned at the Metro Store parking lot. A 26 year old female, a 22 year old male and a 33 year old male were identified and the three have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

Theft:

A 44 year old female was arrested Sunday afternoon when she was observed by the loss prevention officer at the Real Canadian Superstore concealing merchandise on her person then leaving the store making no attempt to pay. She was released at the scene on an appearance notice with a future court date.

Stolen Vehicle:

The Brockville Police are on the lookout for 2016 Toyota Highlander licence plate # BTTT310 that was reported stolen from an address on Laurier Boulevard. The theft occurred on the 31^st of May between 5:10 and 5:45 p.m.

Weapons:

On the 31^st of May at 6:40 p.m. a 34 year old male approached the victim at the Canadian Tire Store on Parkedale Ave.   The male suspect, for some unknown reason, produced a switch blade, opened it and followed the male around the store. The victim contacted police and the 34 year old male was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon.  

Impaired:

On the 2^nd of June at 8:20 p.m. an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on King St.   The officer detected an odour of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. The driver failed a breath test at the roadside and a second breath test at the police service. The driver’s blood alcohol levels were three times the legal limit at 240 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood.

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take place on Tuesday June 4, 2019 in the City of Brockville, ON. The run will include athletes, students, and local area Law Enforcement from The Brockville Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police and Canada Border Services. The event will commence at 11:00AM at the Metro Grocery Store on King Street West. The event will conclude at Blockhouse Island just South of the Train Tunnel.      

The event is intended as a fundraiser to help local athletes raise money for their travel expenses and registration fees, as well as to help build awareness for the Special Olympics movement in Ontario.

History & Mission

With the endorsement of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the first Law Enforcement Torch Run in Canada was held in 1987 and generated $100,000 in funds with the participation of Law Enforcement personnel from Southern Ontario. Nationally, the run has become an annual event across Canada. In Ontario alone, in excess of $30 million has been raised, establishing it as one of the most profitable torch run relationships in the world.

The success and support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run over the years has been phenomenal. Since the torch began its partnership with Special Olympics Ontario, the number of registered athletes has grown from under 4,000 to greater than 26,000 athletes today.

Assault:

On May 30^th at 9:00 p.m. a 16 year old male was arrested after a short foot pursuit in the center of the city. The 16 year old male was identified as a suspect in an assault investigation. Officers located the male, but he fled upon seeing police. Investigation led to multiple charges in relation to a domestic incident. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing being charged with assault, sexual assault and forcible confinement.

Vehicle and Driver to Identify:

On May 28^th at approximately 3:00 p.m. a blue vehicle with black rims and a spoiler on the back, possibly a Toyota Echo, failed to stop for a school bus. The incident occurred on King St. East at North Augusta Road. Please contact Cst. Latham at 613-342-0127 ext. 6088 or jlatham@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site with any information.

Motor Vehicle Collision:

On May 27^th at 8:45 p.m. the Brockville Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Water St. A 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit was being operated in a careless manner by a 19 year old driver. Witnesses stated that vehicle was being operated at a high rate of speed, lost control and collided with a private residence located at 116 Water St. West. The 19 year old male has been charged with careless driving and his driver’s licence suspended for 3 days for blowing a “warn” on an approved roadside screening device.

Theft:

We are looking for any witnesses to a theft that occurred sometime between 5:00-7:30 p.m. on May 26^th. An unknown suspect(s) removed a Maytag washing machine from the Downtown Laundry at 22 King St. East. Anyone with information is asked to call the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Assault:

On the 23^rd of May 2019 at 12:40 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of assault on Laurier Blvd. A 33 year old male decided to throw a rock at the victim as he walked up the street for no apparent reason. The male was arrested a short distance away for assault with a weapon and was held in custody pending a bail hearing. The victim was not injured as a result of the assault.

Breach of Bail Conditions:

On the 23^rd of May 2019 at 11:00 p.m. police were conducting a well-being check on a female as a result of a call from family who were concerned about her health. When officers attended the King St. residence they located a 48 year old male in the residence who was on court imposed conditions not to be there. He was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Fraud:

On the 22^nd of May 2019 at 12:00 p.m. a 43 year old male was arrested at a local bank and charged with uttering a forged document. The male had in his possession a cheque from closed account as the owner of the account had recently passed away. The male was arrested, charged and issued a future court date.

Domestic Assault:

On May 19^th, 2019 at 4:45 p.m. the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute in the city’s north end. The victim reported to police that she had been assaulted several times over a 24 hour period, had her cell phone damaged and was prevented from leaving the apartment by the 29 year old male suspect. The victim eventually managed to get to her vehicle and alert neighbours. The male had attempted to block her from driving away which prompted her to activate the vehicles horn which caused the male to flee the area. He was located on the 20^th of May and charged with 6 counts of assault, 2 counts of mischief, uttering threats and forcible confinement. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Domestic Assault:

On the 20^th of May 2019 at 11:30 p.m. the Brockville Police Service investigated another domestic incident in the city’s south end. The investigation led to a 31 year old male being charged with two counts of assault and one count of theft.

Weapons:

On May 21, 2019 at 6:15 a.m. officers responded to a complaint of a male holding a knife to his own throat while holding a female by the arm. The caller reported that the male was screaming at the female. The parties were located at Victoria Park by officers. The male would not comply with the officers demands and would not release the female. He continued to press the knife to his throat and attempt to walk away from the officers with the female. An officer deployed a conducted energy weapon and the male was safely taken into custody. The male was charged with weapons dangerous and breach of a recognizance of bail.

Threats:

On the 17^th of May, 2019, a 43 year old male was arrested in relation to a threats investigation. He was released with a future court date.

Shoplifter:

On the 17^th of May, 2019 police attended a north end business where a 49 year old male was arrested by the Loss Prevention Officers for theft. He was released with a future court date.

Domestic Assault:

On the 17^th of May, 2019 a 41 year old female was arrested for domestic assault and fail to comply with probation. The victim received minor injuries and did not require medical attention. She was released with a future court date.

Impaired:

On the 17^th of May, 2019 in the early evening hours police received a call regarding a fail to remain that had occurred in the north end of the city. A second call was received by paramedics regarding a male sleeping in his vehicle on the roadway. Police attended and located the male; he was transported to the hospital and released to police. He was arrested for Impaired; the 46 year old male provided samples of his breath which registered four times the legal limit. He was released with a future court date.

Missing Person:

A 51 year old Michelle Hutchroft was reporting missing to our department on the 18^th of May, 19 by a concerned family member. Her photograph has been placed on both twitter and facebook. Please contact us if you know of her whereabouts.

Wanted:

On the 18^th of May, 2019, a 38 year old female was located by the Kingston Police who was wanted by Brockville for failing to attend for court to answer to a Breach of Recognizance charge. She was released with a future court date.

Liquor Licence Act:

A concerned citizen contacted the police on the early morning hours of the 19^th of May in the downtown area regarding a heavily intoxicated person. Police attended and located a 45 year old male who had previously fallen 3 times while being watched by the citizen. He was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place, and released in the morning with a $65 fine.

In the evening of the 19^th of May, 2019 a downtown establishment contacted the police regarding an intoxicated male refusing to leave and refusing. The 78 year old was located and taken into custody until sober; he was also released with a $65 fine.

Domestic Dispute:

On the 19^th of May, 2019 a victim of a domestic assault attended the station reporting numerous assaults and incidents involving her boyfriend, a 29 year old local male. Some of these incidents stem back to March 2019, but have been as recent as a couple days ago. He was located at a family member’s house within the city where he was arrested for assault, forcible confinement, mischief and utter threats. The male will be held pending a show cause hearing.