March 11 – 12, 2018 Incidents
Drug Offence
On March 10, 2018 at approximately 5:00p.m., an officer from the Brockville Police Service performed a traffic stop in the Center of the City. There were three occupants in this vehicle. The driver at the time was a 37 year old, local male, known to be wanted by police for uttering a forged document. That male was arrested and charged with that offence. He was later released with a court date. The incident continued however, as a very strong odour of marijuana was coming from the vehicle. Investigation revealed that one of the passengers, a 40 year old, local male, was in possession of approximately 31 grams of marijuana. He was arrested, charged and released with a future court date.
Dispute
On March 11, 2018 at approximately 5:30p.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to a call of a dispute between two males in the South of the City. After speaking with both males involved it was determined that charges would be laid. The accused person is a local, 26 year old male, who was arrested and charged with assault. He was later released with a future court date.
Distracted Driving Campaign
The Brockville Police Service will be participating in next weeks distracted driving campaign along with the Ontario Provincial Police. The campaign will run from Monday March 12, to Sunday March 18 and will focus on education and enforcement of drivers using hand-held devices.
This traffic violation carries a $490 fine and three demerit points. Please drive safe!
March 8 – 9, 2018 Incidents
Bail ViolationsAt 4:00 pm police were called to a downtown residence as the caller was wishing to report a breach of bail conditions. As a result of their investigation a 44 year old male and 31 year old female were arrested for various breaches and held for a bail hearing.The female was also charged for assault as information came forward from the complainant about a previous incident earlier in the week.
Break and Enter
A break and enter suspect was caught by the home owner at 9:00 pm last night. The resident had left his partner, who was sleeping, in the residence while he went to the store. As he returned he observed the suspect fleeing out the back door. He gave chase, caught the suspect and held on to him until police arrived.
The 28 year old suspect has been charged with break and enter, possession of break and enter tools as well as possession of crystal methamphetamine and cocaine.
March 7 – 8, 2018 Incidents
Theft
A local youth was dealt with after it was discovered he was trying to sell a pair of shoes that he had stolen earlier in the day. The complainant had contacted police to report his “Air Jordan” shoes had been stolen. Police then received a complaint of the youth attempting to sell them to other kids in the area. The shoes were recovered and returned to the rightful owner.
March 6 – 7, 2018 Incidents
Drugs/theft
A 28 year old male was arrested yesterday on Buell St. by an observant officer. The officer had a photo of a suspect from a theft at the city’s library. As he pulled up on Buell St. to gather more information he observed the suspect exit a vehicle. He was arrested for the theft, and searched. The officer located cocaine on his person as well as a vehicle full of stolen property from another incident. The accused has been charged with theft, possession of property obtained by crime and possession of a controlled substance.
Warrants
A 35 year old female turned herself into police and was arrested for failing to attend court. She was released with a future court date.
Assault Peace Officer
A 23 year old inmate spat on correctional staff at the Brockville Jail yesterday. He has been charged with assaulting a peace officer.
Police Assistance
The Brockville Police assisted with the arrest of a 27 year old male today at a downtown address. The male was wanted by Kingston Police for accessing child pornography. He has been turned over to the Kingston Police Service.
March 5 – 6, 2018 Incidents
Warrants
A local 54 year old male was located by Kingston Police and arrested as the result of a fraud investigation conducted by our service. Officers attended and took custody of the male, returning him to Brockville to answer to the charge.
Counterfeit
We continue to receive reports of counterfeit bills, both Canadian and American, being circulated in our city. These are the same counterfeit bills that were previously reported to have Asian writing on them. The suspects are now removing that writing and passing off the bills. There have been several arrests made in connection with the counterfeits, but the problem seems to persist.
March 4 – 5, 2018
Warrants
A 39 year old male was arrested Sunday afternoon for his outstanding warrants for failing to attend court. He was charged and released with a future court date.
Noise Complaint/breach of conditions
Police responded to a noise complaint this morning at 2:00 am at a King St. address. As officers were speaking with the person about the noise they discovered that he was in possession of a crossbow contrary to his court ordered conditions. A 51 year old male was arrested for the offence and released with a future court date.
Stolen vehicle
Officers on routine patrol observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red flashing light at 3:00 am this morning. The officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered a 15 year old male had taken his parent’s vehicle out for a joy ride. He was charged with taking a motor vehicle without consent.
March 3 – 4, 2018 Incidents
Stolen Vehicle
On March 3rd, 2018 at approximately 2:00p.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle from a residence in the South end of the City. Officers responded and through investigation were able to locate the suspects attempting to flee from the vehicle in the North end of the City. The suspect was of the theft was a 23 year old, local female who was placed under arrest. She was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and released with a future court date. Another police agency had warrants for her arrest and she was turned over to them to deal with charges out of that jurisdiction.
Another male involved in the incident was arrested as well. He was involved at the North end scene, at a store’s parking lot, where the stolen vehicle was abandoned. That 38 year old, local male, was arrested for breaching his house arrest bail conditions and possession of approximately one and a half grams of a substance believed to be Crystal Meth. He was charged for the possession of a substance and breaching his bail conditions. He was held for bail.
Warrants
On March 3rd, 2018 at approximately 6:00p.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint of a person apparently breaking into a ground floor apartment at a building in the North end of the City. On police arrival a 31 year old, local female, was located and arrested on outstanding warrants for failing to attend court. She was also charged with breaching bail conditions and held in custody.
Disturbance
On the March 4, 2018 at approximately 12:30a.m., the Brockville Police Service attended an establishment in the Center of the City in response to a fight. On police arrival it was determined that a fight had broken out between multiple females at a large function. A 27 year old, local female, was arrested and charged for multiple counts of assault. She was taken into custody and released once sober with a future court appearance.
March 2 – 3, 2018 Incidents
Disturbances
On March 3rd, 2018 at approximately 1:00 A.m., the Brockville Police Service responded to a disturbance at a downtown area local establishment. It was determined that a fight had taken place and two local males, 23 and 32 years of age, were identified as participants in the altercation. They were both fined under the Brockville City By-law for fighting in a public place. There were no serious injuries in this altercation.
It is to be noted that this was one of multiple disturbances of this nature reported last night which all occurred in a very short time span. Luckily, no one reported serious injuries.
March 1 – 2, 2018 Incidents
Warrants
A local 35 year old male was located and arrested by the Brockville Police Service for several outstanding criminal charges. Officers recognized the male while on routine patrol at 1:30 am on the 2nd of March.
March is Fraud Prevention Month
We would like to remind the public to be cognizant of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam. We continue to receive complaints from the public about receiving these calls of attempted fraud. Please do not disclose any information over the phone. The CRA will not contact you by phone.
If you would like to learn more about the CRA scam please visit the following link: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/on/scams-fraude/index-eng.htm