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Warrants

At approximately 1:00am on the 7^th of December, 2018 the Brockville Police Service located a 34 year old, local male, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for fail to attend court. He was arrested and held for bail.

Missing Person

The Brockville Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing person Taylor James TODD.

Taylor is 31 years old and is described as 6 feet tall and about 250 lbs. He was last seen in the area of Halleck’s road on November 10, 2018 and may be in the Kingston or Brockville area.

Family and the police are concerned for his wellbeing. He may also use the name Taylor DARKE.

If anyone has information about Taylor’s current whereabouts please contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127. (photo attached)

Motorcycle Gang Members Arrested

On the 6th of December 2018 the Brockville Police, with the assistance of Ontario Provincial Police – Biker Enforcement Unit, the Belleville Police Service and Kingston Police Service, conducted a search warrant at two Brockville residences. 283 Park Street and Apartment 17 at 16 Cartier Court were raided by the Joint Forces Team in relation to the Outlaws Motorcycle Club and Outlaws support club, the Dead Eyes Motor Cycle Club.

Three local men were taken into custody on a number of criminal code charges including kidnapping, robbery, assault with a weapon, assault, and two separate offences relating to organized crime groups.

Taken into custody were member of the biker groups; Thomas Bell, Norman Cranshaw Rosbottom and his son, Norman Stanley Rosbottom. All three men were charged jointly with the above offences that began in March of 2018.

During the search warrants at the residences, items seized included:

• Dead Eyes Outlaw Motorcycle Gang vests, clothing and related paraphernalia
• documents supporting involvement in a criminal organization
• Small quantity of cocaine
• Cellular telephones
• Clothing worn during commission of offences
• 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

This investigation is ongoing with potentially more arrests and charges forthcoming.

The Brockville Police and OPP BEU would like to remind citizens of Ontario that they can contribute to their safety and the safety of their communities by choosing not to support organized criminal activity, including seeningly harmless activities like purchasing support gear or participating in charitable activities organized by these groups.

The presence of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMGs) in any community should be a concern. Citizens should minimize contact with gang members and report any OMG activity to police in their jurisdiction.

By gaining an understanding of these activities, individuals are empowered to make informed choices that can not only increase their personal safety, but help deny illicit proceeds to criminals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mike Grant of the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 ex. 4237 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Unwanted Guest Arrested

A 25 year-old Brockville man was arrested late Friday morning on an outstanding warrant for Breach of Probation. Police were called to an apartment complex in the city’s north end to assist the superintendent in removing squatters. One of the unwanted guests was found to be wanted by police and as a result, was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant. He will appear in Brockville court at a later date.

Suspicious Women Arrested

Two women were arrested late Friday evening on outstanding warrants. Police were called to a north end retailer after staff believed the women were acting suspiciously. Investigation revealed that both women were currently wanted by the Brockville Police Service for outstanding charges. The 36 year-old and 26 year-old women, both of Brockville, once taken into custody were found to be in possession of illicit drugs for which they were further charged. The 36 year-old woman was released with a future court date while the 26 year-old was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Dispute Leads to Arrest

A 40 year-old Cornwall man was arrested for assault late Saturday evening. Police attended to a hotel in the city’s north end after receiving a 911 call regarding a disturbance. Investigators learned that the intoxicated man had assaulted another person during the course of an argument. He was subsequently arrested and will appear in court later this month.

Mischief Charges for Broken Window

A broken window led to the arrest of a 42 year-old Brockville man early Monday morning. Just before 8:00am police were called to an address in the city’s south end regarding a disturbance in progress. On police arrival, the man had left the area, but was located a short time later and taken into custody. He will appear in Brockville court at a later date.

Theft

At 11:00 am on the 28^th of November 2018, the Brockville Police Service were contacted about two suspects that were observed stealing cosmetics from the Real Canadian Superstore. Both subjects had left the store when police were contacted. A 31 year old female was arrested in the parking lot of the store. She was charged with theft, possession of property obtained by crime and breach of probation. She was released with a future court date.

The second party, a 31 year old male, was identified through CCTV footage and arrested on November 29^th. He has been charged with theft under $5000.

Warrants

A 33 year old male was arrested shortly before 10:00 am this morning when an observant officer spotted the male on King St. The male fled the area, but was seen a short time later without his coat in an apparent attempt to avoid detection. The male fled a second time, but was located in a nearby apartment building.

The 33 year old had warrants being unlawfully at large and breach of probation. A search incident to arrest led police to lay 4 counts of possession of property obtained by crime, 4 counts of failing to comply with a recognizance of bail and personation. The male was found to be in possession of stolen credit cards and had used a false name in an attempt to avoid arrest.

Assault

The Brockville Police Service responded to an assault on an 18 year old male Sunday evening. The victim sustained a head wound that required medical attention. The assault took place as the result of a long standing feud. A 17 year old and an 18 year old have been identified as suspects. Charges of assault bodily harm are pending against the two suspects.

Shoplifter arrested

A 36 year-old Brockville woman was arrested for shoplifting late Friday evening. Shortly before 9:00pm police were called to a north end business after staff observed the female concealing merchandise in her bag. Upon police arrival the woman was placed under arrest for theft under $5000. She will appear in Brockville court at a later date.

Noise complaint leads to arrest

A noise complaint at a south end residence led to the arrest of a 48 year-old Brockville man late Friday night. Just after 10pm police attended the residence in response to a complaint of excessive noise coming from the address. Upon speaking with officers, police learned the man was wanted for failing to re-attend court. He was subsequently arrested on the strength of the outstanding warrant and released with a future court date.

Suspicious person arrested

A suspicious person complaint led to the arrest of a local 38 year-old female late Saturday morning. Shortly before noon, police received a complaint of people going into dumpsters at a mid-town business. Responding officers located the female and found her to be wanted by a neighboring police agency for outstanding charges. The woman was placed under arrest on the strength of the warrant and later released with a future court date.

Communication leads to arrest

Ignoring several court orders led to the arrest of a 22 year-old Brockville man early Saturday afternoon. Earlier in the day, police received a complaint that the man had communicated with a female contrary to the conditions of his probation orders. Officers on general patrol located the man later in the day and placed him under arrest for seven counts of breach of probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Dispute Leads to Arrest

A dispute in the City’s North end led to the arrest of a 24 year-old Quebec man early this morning. Police were called to a North end business after witnesses reported an altercation between a man and a woman. As a result of the investigation, the 24 year-old man was arrested for Assault and released with a future court date.

Bail Violations

A 51 year old male was arrested for violating his bail conditions by attending a residence on Daniel St. that he was prohibited from. The male was arrested shortly after midnight when the complainant contacted police. He was arrested without incident and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Break and Enter

On November 20^th at 8:46 am, the Brockville Police Service responded to reports of a possible break and enter at the Brockville Yacht Club. The caller indicated that they had observed a person climb into a boat that had been secured for storage. The complainant became suspicious and contacted police.

Officers arrived on scene and located two males, 22 and a 23 year, inside one of the boats. The officer’s investigation revealed that several vessels had been broken into. Both males were arrested and charged with break and enter and possession of property obtained by crime. The 22 year old male was also charged with assaulting a police officer.