October 27, 2024 News Release

Investigation in Relation to Gunshots

On October 27, 2024, at about 3:00am, police received reports of several gunshots in the area of Fairknowe Drive. Police attended and did confirm that multiple gunshots had been fired outside a residence. No injuries have been reported regarding this incident.

Police have released the scene; however, the investigation remains on-going. If you have any information regarding this incident, you can report to the Brockville Police at 613-342-0127 Ext: 0 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

 

Break and Enter Suspects Arrested in the Act

On October 27, 2024, at about 4:30am, police received a call regarding a person breaking into the Esso gas station, located at 578 Stewart Blvd.

Officers responded quickly and observed a vehicle located on the property with a, 18-year-old, female driver. The female attempted to flee, but as drove away, she became blocked by bushes and then pinned in by the police vehicle, to prevent further escape. There was information that a second person was also inside the store. An officer attended the store and located a 22-year-old, male inside. It was evident that this was a break and enter, in progress. Both subjects were arrested. A search of the male determined that he was also in possession of property from the store and tools to assist in gaining entry. It is to be noted that the male was also on two separate probation orders.

The male subject was arrested and charged with break and enter, possession of break in instruments, possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of fail to comply with probation. He was held for a bail hearing. The female subject was charged with break and enter, flight from police and possession of property obtained by crime. She was released on conditions with a future court date.