News

Fire:

On May 16, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. the Brockville Fire Department along with members of the Brockville Police Service responded to a fire at 8 Cartier Court. The fire was contained to a single unit and it is not considered suspicious. The building was evacuated while the fire was fought.

Domestic:

On May 16, 2019 at 8:40 a.m. police responded to a domestic complaint in the city’s south end. As a result of their investigation a 27 year old male was arrested and charged with mischief for damaging property. He was released with a future court date.

Arrest:

On May 16, 2019 at 12:20 p.m. a 21 year old male was arrested for his outstanding warrants for failing to attend court. The male was observed by officers on Park St. and was arrested without incident. He was released from custody with a future court date.

Industrial Accident:

On May 14^th 2019 at 2:30 p.m. police along with paramedics responded to an industrial accident on Central Ave. A 27 year old male was injured when a large container fell on him. He was able to call for help using his cell phone. The male was transported to Brockville General Hospital for treatment. The male suffered significant, but non-life threatening injuries. The Ministry of Labour has dedicated an investigator to the incident.

Theft:

A 22 year old male was arrested for theft at Walmart on May 15^th at 5:15 p.m. The male was observed by loss prevention officers selecting and concealing various items, leaving the store without making any attempts to pay. He was arrested outside of the store where he ingested an unknown substance upon his detention. Officers transported the male to the Brockville General Hospital for treatment. The male was later released from custody after he was issued a court date to answer to the theft charge. It is suspected that he swallowed a controlled substance to avoid being charged with possession.

Weapons:

Police responded to a 911 call last night at 9:45 p.m at 206 King St. west.  The caller indicated that there was a disturbance between two males and a handgun was presented during the scuffle. Officers responding to the call confronted a male that was identified as the armed suspect by the caller. The male fled from police into the apartment building.

Brockville’s Emergency Response Team, along with detectives were dispatched to assist the officers at the scene. The officers, fearing for the rest of the tenants, attempted to locate and alert all residents of the building. In doing so the male was located in the closet of one of the apartments.

A 29 year old male now faces charges of a slew of charges relating to the incident, including pointing a firearm, assault, forcible confinement, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and many more. The weapon was recovered at the scene and found to be a lifelike imitation.

Theft:

On the 9^th of May at 1:30 p.m. a male suspect entered the 1000 Islands Mall on Parkedale Ave where he attended the People’s Jewelry store. The male pulled a $20,000 ring off the hand of a staff member and fled the mall.   He was seen leaving in a white Dodge Durango. He is described as male white, slim build and average height. Below are photos of the suspect and his vehicle. If anyone has any information we ask that they contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Domestic Assault Arrest

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 4:15 p.m. a 35 year old Brockville woman attended to the Police Service to report that she had been assaulted on several occasions by her boyfriend. At the time of her report she had visible injuries from one of the assaults.

Investigators interviewed the woman who detailed a series of physical altercations between her and her boyfriend since the middle of April at her residence. While she was kept in a place of safety, officers attended to the residence and located the 55 year old male and arrested him for domestic assault.

He was conveyed to the Brockville Police Service where he was held in custody pending a bail hearing today. In total he is now facing 5 counts of domestic assault charges.

Public Intoxication

A 27 year old man visiting Brockville from the Newmarket area was found on the former Black and Decker property when a concerned caller contacted police after seeing him lying on the lawn.

The man, who lying on the grass in the rain yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m. was found to be under the influence of alcohol and as a result arrested for his own safety for Public Intoxication and lodged at the Brockville Police Station until sober.

He was later released from custody with a provincial offences ticket.

Apprehensions

Police were busy also yesterday assisting other community agencies with clients. At approximately 2:00 pm yesterday afternoon officers responded to an alarm at a group home in midtown Brockville. When officers arrived one of the residents at the home was having difficulty and causing problems within the residence and as a result was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and conveyed to the Brockville General Hospital for examination.

At 5:25 p.m. a young Brockville man walked into the front door of the police station and asked for police assistance as he was suffering from anxiety and needed help. As a result for his own safety he was apprehended and taken to the Brockville General Hospital to be examined by staff.

Officers respond to a pair of disturbance calls

Brockville Police officers were called to a pair of disturbances last evening between 7:00 pm and 10:00 p.m. in different areas of the city.

At approximately 7:05 p.m. officers were called to an apartment complex in the city’s north end in response to two adult men fighting in the hallway. On officer’s arrival, one of the male combatants had left the area while the other who remained suffered minor injuries, refused medical treatment and did not wish to pursue a complaint with police.

Police were called just before 10 p.m. to a mid-town residence to investigate another disturbance involving a group of youths. When officers arrived they learned from the complainant he was confronted and grabbed on the bike path earlier in the evening by two other youths and he believed he was threatened with some type of weapon. Officers learned the altercation was the result of the two boys taking exception to the manner the complainant had spoken with some mutual friends and were able to determine there was no weapon involved. The complainant did not suffer any injuries as a result of the altercation.

Theft from Vehicle

A 40 year old Brockville man is being held for bail this morning after a car owner returned to his vehicle and located the man going through his vehicle and held him until police arrived.

On Tuesday morning at approximately 7:45 a.m. officers were called to the area of King Street and West Market Street after the victim and witnesses found the suspect going through the victim’s truck. The truck owner and witnesses were able to hold and detain the suspect until officers arrived and arrested him for theft.

The man, who is known to police, is charged with theft under $5000, possession of break in tools, and failing to comply with his probation. He will be appearing in Brockville Court later today for a bail hearing.

Domestic Dispute

At approximately 10:30 a.m. yesterday officers from the Brockville Police Service responded to a domestic disturbance where witnesses reported hearing yelling an arguing going on and someone asking for assistance.

When officers arrived the situation had calmed and all persons in the residence were spoken to. It was learned however a 25 year old Brockville area man who was at the residence was released in January after a previous domestic disturbance with a bail condition that he not be at the residence.

As a result, he was arrested and taken to Brockville court for a bail hearing yesterday afternoon and facing additional charges for breaching his undertaking.

From Friday evening on the 26^th of April, 2019 to the 28^th of April, 2019 at 5:00pm, the Brockville Police Service received 65 calls for service. The two incidents described below are of significance.

Domestic Assault

On the 28^th of April, 2019 at approximately 3:15pm, the Brockville Police Service received calls from witnesses in the center area of the city, regarding what appeared to be a young couple involved in a physical altercation. Investigation revealed that the two involved were an 18 year old female and a 20 year old male who are both local residents of Brockville. It was discovered that the male received minor physical injuries as a result of an assault caused by scratching and biting during an argument. The altercation took place outdoors in public view. The suspect female was located, arrested and later released with a future court date.

Imitation Firearm Offences and B&E

On the 28^th of April, 2019 at approximately 9:15am, the Brockville Police Service received a call of a male with a handgun pursuing a female in the center area of the City. Officers attended the area and located the male suspect and quickly arrested him. He was a local, 38 year old male. It should be known that no one was injured in the incident. Investigation determined that the male suspect had discarded the handgun and articles used for disguise in the nearby area. Once these items were found it was also revealed that the handgun was actually a very realistic looking pellet gun. The female witness who was pursued was in the area and observed this male acting in a suspicious manner at a building nearby. It appeared he was tampering with the door to the building while in possession of this gun. When the male suspect observed the female complainant watching him, he began to approach her by running towards her. The frightened female fled and hid in a building nearby where she called 911. The male then disguised his face with a shirt and continued to pursue her into the building and searched for her. The male stole some items from the building while there to further change his appearance and then attempted to flee as police arrived. This male was arrested and he has been held for a bail hearing on multiple offences including possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, B&E, disguising with intent, assault, and 2 breaches of his current bail conditions. It should be noted that the female was understandably very frightened by these events, however, she is coping very well.

Warrants

On the 23^rd of April at 4:30 p.m. a 41 year old male was arrested on his outstanding warrant for a breach of probation charge. The male was located standing on King St. West while officers were dealing with other matters. He was released from custody with a future court date.

Bail Violation

On the 22^nd of April 2019 a 48 year old male breached his bail conditions by contacting a person he was prohibited from communicating with. The male was observed at the complainants address breaking into the mail box. The complainant contacted police about the breach. The male was located on the Pearl Street by officers on routine patrol. He was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Theft

On the 23^rd of April at 5:15 p.m. a 41 year old male attempted to purchase a bottle of alcohol from the LCBO on Parkedale Ave using a debit card. When that card was declined the male fled on foot with the bottle of alcohol. He was located a short distance away and charged with theft.

Theft

On the 22^nd of April a male had taken a tip jar from a local restaurant and fled the area (previously released to the media). The male was identified in that occurrence by CCTV footage. Since that time the suspect committed a second theft. The male walked into the back of another restaurant on Parkedale Ave. and stole a purse. The male was located in the afternoon on the 23^rd of April while officers were dealing with other matters on King St. He was arrested for the occurrences and released with a future court date.

Warrants/Domestic

On the 22^nd of April at 8:20 p.m. police responded to a domestic disturbance on Cartier Court. A 20 year old male that was involved in the disturbance was arrested for a warrant that was issued when he failed to attend court for a drug charge. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing. There were not any charges as a result of the domestic occurrence.

Suspicious Person

On the 23^rd of April 2019 at 4:00 a.m. police responded to a suspicious persons call on King St. West. The complainant described two suspects lurking at the rear of businesses on the street. One 36 year old female was located and found to be in possession of break and enter tools. The second person was also located, but not charged. The female was charged accordingly and released from custody with a future court date.