Drugs/break and enter tools/breach of probation
On Saturday October 5, 2019 at 1:20 a.m. a 35 year old male was observed walking on Parkedale Ave. with two mountain bikes. One of the bikes was still in its original packing material. When officers questioned the male as to the ownership of the bikes, he could not provide any information. He was arrested for being in possession of property obtained by crime. A search incident to arrest led to the discovery of a small quantity of methamphetamine, over 100 keys and tools. The keys had been taken from a downtown building apartment and were returned to the owner. He was charged with being in possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a controlled substance and breach of probation. The male was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Theft
On the 7th of October 2019 at 11:50 a.m., a 32 year old male has been charged with theft after he was identified through security footage from the public library. The male had taken a quantity of cash from the victim when they were distracted. The victim contacted police and the suspect was identified. He was later arrested and charged with theft.
Charges for fire
At 12:37 a.m. on the 2nd of October 2019 the Brockville Police Service along with the Brockville Fire Department responded to a fire at the rear of the Second Time Around store on Parkedale Ave. The fire was contained to a trailer parked at the rear of the building.
The investigation has led to charges of mischief and arson against a 12 year old male and a 14 year old male. The will appear in court at a later date.