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October 3 – 4, 2017 Incidents

Garbage left at Second Time Around Store

Yesterday morning the Brockville Police received a call from owners of the Second Time Around store at the intersection of Parkedale and Millwood Avenue that overnight unknown persons had dropped off garbage at the store. This was the second consecutive day this had occurred and it is believed it was the same person responsible on both nights.

Brockville Police would like to remind area residents that the unlawful dumping of garbage on either private or public property is subject to a fine of $200 plus victim surcharge under City of Brockville By-Law 093-2012 Section 10.1. As well, on private property, it could also result in a fine under the Trespass to Property Act of Ontario for engaging in a prohibited activity.

 

Disturbance at Hastings Drive

Just after 6 pm last evening officers were called to a Hastings Avenue apartment building about a young woman causing a disturbance inside the common area of the building. The 29 year old woman was very upset telling people they need to get out of the building and alarming residents and visitors at the complex.

When officers arrived they learned the woman actually lived in the building and had left the area. She was located near the apartment building and upon speaking with her; officers were concerned for the well-being of the woman. She was conveyed to the Brockville General Hospital for examination and assessment.

 

Youth Mental Health Forum October 3, 2017 at St. Mary’s

The Human Services Justice Coordinating Committee of Leeds and Grenville will be presenting a Youth Mental Health and Addictions Awareness forum tonight at the St. Mary’s Library from 6pm-8pm.

The public forum was a jury recommendation of the May 2014 Coroner’s Inquest into the death of local resident Matthew Roke. Matthew was an active youth in the community when he and his family started noticing signs that he was not well in his late teens and early twenties. He became increasingly frightened and afraid to leave his house; his sleep was disrupted and would not sleep at night. Matt and his family struggled to find the right help for Matt in the local mental health community right until the time of his passing.

After last year’s forum and hearing Jody Roke speak about her son’s life, participants felt this year’s forum should concentrate on Youth Mental Health Services in Leeds and Grenville. This year speakers from Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health, RNJ Youth Services, Connections, will present. As well, Mark Heffernan of the Brockville Police Service will speak about a proactive Community Oriented Patrol program operated by the Brockville Police Service to help those in need locally.

Several agencies will have displays and people present including Connect Youth, Municipal Drug Strategy of South Grenville, Making Play Possible, Family and Children’s Services of Leeds and Grenville and Victim’s Services of Leeds and Grenville.

The Forum is open to all parents and caregivers, youth and community members and agencies who serve our youth. Cost is free.

 

October 2 – 3, 2017 Incidents

Weekend Damage to Trailer at Ange Gabriel

Yesterday morning Brockville Police received a call from Ange Gabriel School on Kensington Parkway reporting that sometime over the weekend a utility trailer parked at the rear of the property suffered damage.

The trailer, which was empty at the time, had damage to the lighting system of the trailer which wasn’t discovered until Monday morning when staff arrived at the school.

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.

 

 

October 1 – 2, 2017 Incidents

Early Morning Break-in leads to arrest

A 24 year old Brockville area man is in custody again this morning following an early morning break in Sunday to his former girlfriend’s apartment on Kensington Parkway.

Brockville Police received a call shortly after 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning from the 20 year old female victim that her former boyfriend had kicked in her door and was now in her apartment throwing things around. While officers were responding to the apartment, Brockville Police communications staff stayed on the phone with the young woman to ensure her safety and to update officers. When officers arrived the suspect had fled the scene. Officers observed the shattered front door to the apartment and pieces off door lying on the living room floor.

While there police interviewed the victim and checked each floor and the perimeter of the apartment complex but were unable to locate the 24 year old man. However, just before 9 a.m. the young man returned to the apartment where he was arrested by police for Break and Enter and taken into custody.

Further investigation revealed the accused to be bound by two probation orders from September 2017. He is now facing charges of Criminal Harassment, Break and Enter and three counts of breaching a Probation Order. He was held in custody and will appear later today for a bail hearing.

 

Holiday Inn Express employee assaulted

Just before 8 p.m. last evening Brockville Police were called to the Holiday Inn Express when a staff member there reported being assaulted by one of the customers in the lobby.

When officers arrived they spoke with the employee who told them one of the customers was agitated and causing a scene at the front lobby area. The 33 year old male stuck the young staff member during the disturbance.

As a result, when officers arrived the man was arrested for the assault. Police also learned the man who is from the Ottawa area was also on Probation at the time and was subsequently charged with assault and breach of probation in relation to this incident. He was released when sober in the morning with several conditions and a future court date.

The hotel employee was unhurt in the incident and did not require medical treatment.

 

Police Retiree’s telemarketing locally

The Police Retirees of Ontario (PRO) have contacted the Brockville Police Service to notify the Brockville Community of their telemarketing campaign which will take place during the month of October.

The mandate of the Police Retirees is to assist police services in Ontario through advocacy and to assist police retirees throughout Ontario. At the end of their fiscal year surplus funds are donated to Victim and Children’s Charities across Ontario.

This year’s campaign will allow the PRO to continue their distribution of PRO Teddy Bears to emergency services that work with children. Teddy bears assist emergency services personnel and children’s organizations provide comfort to children that are going through traumatic situations.

Please visit www.policeretireesofontario.com for more information.

September 30 – October 1, 2017 Incidents

Impaired Operation

On the afternoon of the 30th of September 2017, a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Ormond Street and Central Avenue. It involved an automobile and an electric tricycle.

Luckily no one was injured. During the investigation an odor of alcohol was detected on the breath of the 45 year old operator of the electric vehicle. He registered a fail on the approved screening device and was arrested for having more than the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. Samples of his breath were obtained at headquarters which showed in fact he had 1 1/2 times the allowable level by law. He was later released with a future court.

 

Breach of Probation

On the 1st of October after midnight police were called to a disturbance on King Street West. A 28 year old woman that is known to police was drunk and was in possession of an open bottle of wine. After checking her name on the data base it was learned she was on probation with one of the terms to abstain from the consumption of alcohol.

She was arrested and released when sober with a future court date.

2017 Incidents

Warrant executed as man calls police to turn self in

A 23 year old Brockville man contacted the Brockville Police late yesterday morning to make arrangements to meet officers and surrender himself on outstanding warrants.

At 11:52 a.m. the man called police and made arrangements to meet officers at a public downtown location and gave a description of what he was wearing to police. He would wait for officers to arrive and then surrender to police. After several minutes waiting he then walked up to the court house where presented himself to court staff and turned himself in.

The 23 year old has had an outstanding warrant since June of this year for a Domestic Assault and a July breach of his conditional sentence order.

 

Facebook post leads to Domestic Assault arrest

A domestic assault victim who posted injuries on Facebook resulted in Brockville Police showing up at her residence and domestic assault charges against a 46 year old Williamsburg man.

At 11:20 p.m. last evening Brockville Police were alerted by a friend of the 45 year old female of a possible domestic abuse incident which had taken place. The caller told police the woman had posted pictures of her injuries on Facebook.

Officers attended to the victim’s residence and learned the couple had been in an argument which turned physical and she suffered injuries to her eye area. Investigators then contacted the man, who had since left the residence, and he agreed to come to the Brockville Police Station where he surrendered to police.

He was charged with domestic assault and released with several conditions and given a future court date.

 

Attempted Break in to Centennial Road residence

A Centennial Road resident contacted Brockville Police just before 1:00 a.m. to report that someone was trying to gain entry to the rear of their residence.

The suspect was described as approximately 5’9” tall wearing a baseball cap, and male. Officers responded, checked the area and were unable to locate anyone matching the description.

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.

September 27 – 28, 2017 Incidents

Door To Door Canvassers in Brockville

Representatives from the charity We Planet Earth campaign “Because I am a Girl with PLAN”/”Doctors Without Borders” have contacted the Brockville Police and City of Brockville to advise they will be going door to door in Brockville between September 26th and October 6th.

Canvassers from this registered charity will be canvassing neighbourhoods to discuss women’s rights issues and in particular the plight of young girls around the world. This charity seeks to advance their rights by providing education, healthcare, food, water and maternal health care.

The canvassers will be wearing identifiable bright pink vests with the charity name and logo on them, as well as badges with their photos and charity registration number. They will NOT be looking to collect any cash or cheques at the door. Those wishing to donate will be directed to the organizations official website or the phone number of the charity itself.

 

Police Pursuit terminated yesterday

Yesterday morning just before 9am Brockville Police spotted a 32 year old man wanted for several outstanding warrants driving a 1997 light coloured Cadillac in the Kensington Parkway area.

As police turned and began to initiate a traffic stop, the car the man was operating with a female passenger fled northbound. Almost immediately police called off the pursuit as the driver had been identified and the vehicle fled the area.

The young man who currently is wanted for outstanding warrants for charges of 2 counts of Uttering a Forged Document, Possession of Stolen Property; is now facing charges of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Flight from Police as a result of yesterday’s incident. He is also facing Highway Traffic Act charges of Driving while under suspension and racing.

The investigation is continuing.

 

Assist EMS with a Suspected Drug Overdose

Officers with the Brockville Police were called yesterday afternoon to assist Leeds and Grenville EMS with a male patient who had passed out behind the Sheridan Mews tunnel.

At 4:40 p.m. officers arrived in the area of Sheridan Mews and located a 48 year old man who was well known to officers in attendance. Officers suspected he may be suffering from a drug overdose and he was treated at the scene by paramedics from Leeds and Grenville EMS and conveyed to Brockville General Hospital.

Late last evening the same person was spotted walking wearing his hospital gown and driven home by officers for his well-being after confirming he had been discharged.

 

Youth Mental Health and Addictions Forum

The Leeds and Grenville Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee is presenting a Youth Mental Health and Addictions Forum Tuesday evening at the St. Mary’s School Library from 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

The public forum was a jury recommendation of the May 2014 Coroner’s Inquest into the death of local resident Matthew Roke. Matthew was an active youth in the community when he and his family started noticing signs that he was not well in his late teens and early twenties. He became increasingly frightened and afraid to leave his house; his sleep was disrupted and would not sleep and night. Matt and his family struggled to find the right help for Matt in the local mental health community right until the time of his passing.

After last year’s forum and hearing Jody Roke speak about her son’s life, participants felt this year’s forum should concentrate on Youth Mental Health Services in Leeds and Grenville. This year speakers from Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health, RNJ Youth Services, Connections, will present. As well, Mark Heffernan of the Brockville Police Service will speak about a proactive Community Oriented Patrol program operated by the Brockville Police Service to help those in need locally and Andreas von Cramen will speak about how Legal Aid Ontario can be of assistance.

Several agencies will have displays and people present including Connect Youth, Municipal Drug Strategy of South Grenville, Making Play Possible, Family and Children’s Services of Leeds and Grenville and Victim’s Services of Leeds and Grenville.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and participate in the forum. The cost is free and there will be a question and answer period during the forum.

September 26 – 27, 2017 Incidents

Court arrest leads to short foot pursuit

Yesterday afternoon court officers from the Brockville Police Service were involved in a short foot pursuit after spotting a 20 year old Brockville man who had outstanding warrants for his arrest.

At approximately 2:05 p.m. Special Constables from the Brockville Police working security at the court building spotted the young man coming into the court building. One of the Special Constables remembered the man had an outstanding warrant and confirmed this with his colleagues and confronted the subject in the lobby of the court building. After a brief conversation, the man took off out the north doors of the court building on foot. After a brief foot chase the man gave up and surrendered to police, and taken into custody.

The 20 year old will appear in Brockville court today.

 

Stunt Driving charges from Water Street Incident

A 23 year old Brockville man is facing charges of Stunt Driving and had his vehicle impounded for 7 days after witnesses observed him doing “brake burns” on Water and Market Streets around 9 p.m. last evening.

A witness who contacted police caught the young man and his vehicle on camera squealing his tires and turned the information over to police. Another witness obtained a license plate number of the involved vehicle and a short time later police located the car and driver at his residence. He admitted to driving his vehicle earlier in the evening.

As a result he was charged by Brockville Police officers with Stunt Driving under the Highway Traffic Act and served a Provincial Offences Notice.

 

Brockville hosting the Police Association of Ontario Civilian Conference

The Brockville Police Association will be hosting the Fall Quarterly Civilian Conference of the Police Association of Ontario from October 1st – 3rd at the Brockville Convention Centre next to the Holiday Inn Express on Kent Boulevard.

Presentations begin Monday morning and include; Brockville Police Chaplain Jonathan Zinck speaking on Protecting Police Employees from Job Related Stress and Trauma, The Brockville Police Community Outreach Program, and Community Involvement by The Cornwall Police Association. Participants will be updated on ongoing discussions regarding amendments to the Police Services Act by PAO President Bruce Chapman.

 

At the end of the day Monday, participants will bus to downtown Brockville and take a tour of the newly opened Railway Tunnel before going out for dinner.

Tuesday, participants will hear from the Niagara Regional Police Association on Performance Improvement Plans before have a round table discussion on recent topics of interest which have come up across the province to conclude the Conference.

 

Update on Kitten Investigation from June 24th

On June 24th a witness attended to the Brockville Police Service to report he was leaving the 1000 Islands Mall and travelling east on Parkedale Avenue when he observed white kitten which he believed was thrown from a vehicle in front of him. In addition he was able to provide officers with dash camera footage of the traffic on Parkedale at the time.

The witness followed the kitten into the Trillium property and bring it to a place of safety where it could be treated for the injuries it suffered during the incident.

Investigators reviewed the Dash camera footage which begins at approximately 7:05 p.m. on June 24th in front on Tim Horton’s on Parkedale, slowing it down and pausing the film. Officers were able to identify pedestrians and vehicles in the area at the time and interview them in relation to the incident. However, after all the interviews were concluded and the footage reviewed in detail, officers were not able to identify the responsible person or vehicle due to the traffic on Parkedale Avenue at the time.

There is some good news on this investigation. Staff at the shelter which “Casper” was taken to recover report he has recovered from his injuries and has been adopted by a caring local family. The “I Am Alive” Shelter and Brockville Police Service would like to thank everyone who assisted in investigation and recovery of Casper.

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