Intoxicated man located on Via Rail tracks
VIA Rail contacted the Brockville Police yesterday afternoon around 2:20 p.m. to report one of their trains reported a man walking near the tracks as trains approached. The train coming in to the Brockville station eventually had to stop for the man and the train conductor got off the train to speak with him until police arrived.
Officers responding from the station, met the VIA conductor and a 47 year old Brockville man who is known to police. It was obvious to all present the man was well under the influence of alcohol and unable to care for himself.
For his own protection he was placed under arrest for being intoxicated in a public place and taken into police custody at the Brockville Police Station. He was released when sober with a provincial offences notice.
Walmart arrest for Fraud
A 21 year old Brockville man is facing charges of Fraud Under $5000 and Breach of his Probation after an incident yesterday afternoon.
Officers from the Brockville Police responded to Walmart at approximately 3:40 p.m. yesterday afternoon after receiving a call from staff that the Loss Prevention Officer has apprehended the man and was struggling with him.
When officer’s arrived the young man was taken into custody and brought to the Brockville Police Station. Further investigation revealed that mail was attempting to make fraudulent returns at the store when he was approached by Loss Prevention, as well as being on probation at the time of the incident. He was released from custody with a future court date.
Break and Enter Interrupted
Just after 4:00 p.m. yesterday officers from the Brockville Police responded to a break and enter complaint on Park Street in Brockville near the intersection of Charles Street.
The resident of the home reported he was inside his residence when an unknown male described as wearing blue jeans, dark coloured hoodie with the hood pulled up and black belt with markings on it attempted to gain entry into the residence. When the suspect observed the resident to be home and the suspect fled the scene.
Investigators believe someone in the area may have seen the suspect running away from the residence and believe he may have stood out wearing a hoodie yesterday afternoon in the high temperatures.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
Vehicle damaged at Reynold Drive parking lot
A 43 year old woman returned to her vehicle she had parked in the rear parking lot of a Reynolds Drive apartment to learn her driver’s side and rear windows had been smashed out.
The victim who works as a personal support worker (PSW) was visiting a client in the building at approximately 8:20 p.m. when she learned of the damage to her vehicle. Witnesses describe two men swinging baseball bats at her silver Nissan and fleeing the scene in a silver or beige Dodge Caravan type vehicle. The victim’s vehicle was so badly damaged it had to be towed from the scene. Police continue to seek and interview witnesses to a get better description of possible suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.