Brockville Police Service are investigating an attempted Robbery at the Quickie Store at 60 William Street, Brockville. Shortly after 4:00 am on May 6, 2008, a lone male entered the store armed with a knife and demanded money. The suspect quickly fled without getting any money. The suspect is described as wearing a white vest with black spots. He was described as a white male about 20 years old, 5'6"-5"9", 170 pounds. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

On May 3, 2008, at 1:55 am, a 33 year old male was located on Court House Avenue. The male had injuries and police are investigating to determine the source of the injuries. The man was taken to Brockville General Hospital and later transferred to a hospital in Ottawa. If anyone witnessed an incident in the downtown area around this time please contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

Over the course of the week ending May 5, 2008, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to 318 calls for service. There were 20 charges laid under the Criminal Code. There were several persons arrested and charged for being intoxicated in a public place and for causing a disturbance. Others were charged with offences related to breaching court orders and another for a domestic assault. There were 14 traffic accidents reported within the City. Twenty-six charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act.

Brockville Police will be commencing the HEAT patrols which will target calming rowdinss in the downtown area. This patrol will be starting very soon and there will be zero tolerance for crime, noise, and liquor infractions.

On the 4th of May, 2008, at approximately 6:30 p.m. a 26 year old female was walking on the bike path in the area of Beecher Street when she was approached and assaulted by two unidentified males. The first male is described as being just under 6 foot, stocky build, light brown hair, wearing dark grey jogging pants, approximately late 20s / early 30s. The second male is described as being approximately 6 foot, possibly over 200 pounds, shaggy hair, wearing dark colour shorts and possibly dirty white sneakers.

Brockville Police are still investigating the occurrence at this time and are asking any members of the public who were in the area of the bike path between Beecher Street and LOEB / IGA at the time to contact the police at 613-342-0127.

Detective Paul Ladouceur is the investigating officer.

During the week ending April 28, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 246 incidents.

Fifteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences. Forty-eight Highway Traffic Act charges were also laid during this time period. Officers investigated 6 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

During this week we investigated several theft complaints of people having items stolen from vehicles. People are reminded to remove your items from your vehicle and ensure your vehicle is locked.

The Brockville Police Service would like all motorists to watch out for bicycles this spring. Please yield right of way and avoid cyclists when possible.

We ask all cyclists to:
- Ride with traffic on the right hand side.
- Keep your eyes on the road and traffic.
- Use “shoulder checks” and hand signals to let others know what you intend to do.
- Please ride in single file and never carry a passenger on your bike.
- Wear light coloured clothing and have a working headlight and red light on the rear of your bicycle.

It’s the law for children 16 and under to wear approved CSA helmets. We encourage everyone who rides their bike to wear a helmet.

Parents: practice safe bicycling with your children!

Effective immediately the Brockville Police Service will only issue bicycle licences at their 2269 Parkedale Avenue location on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

During the week ending March 31, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 185 incidents.

Twenty-four Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences.
Thirty-two charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act. Six charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act. 9 motor vehicle collisions were investigated with no serious injuries reported.

On March 28, 2008 at 10:10 p.m. three(3) males were observed attempting to break open cash boxes at the Pearl Street Laundry. Two males were inside while the third male remained outside as a lookout.
Description: #1 - male, early 20's, wearing a green coat, hoodie and white running shoes.
#2 - male, early 20's, wearing a horizontal striped shirt, hoodie and work boots.

On March 29, 2008 at 7:20 a.m. officers attended to the parking lot of the Brockville General Hospital where the passenger window of a vehicle was smashed in and a purse stolen. The purse was recovered at Commonwealth School with items missing.

On March 29, 2008 at 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee was reported stolen from the parking lot at the Brockville General Hospital. The jeep was black in colour and was licenced with Ontario marker AXDE519. The same vehicle was reported recovered in the Prescott area. It had been destroyed by fire. Cst. Mastin of the Brockville Police is investigating the theft. The parking lot where the car was parked is monitored by video. As a result of the video it has been determined that the theft occurred around 2:15 a.m. and there are six suspects who left in the vehicle. The video is currently being analyzed to identify the suspects. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with any information these incidents is asked to contact Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

The Brockville Police are currently investigating several complaints by persons responding to Help Wanted ads in the local media and over the internet. The ads are similar to:

“Due to our expansion program, we are currently looking for part-time work from home. Account Manager and Sales Representatives. It pays $450/week plus benefits. Please contact us for more details. Requirements – should be a computer literate. Must have access to the Internet and age 19 years and above. Must also be efficient and dedicated. If you are interested and need more information, contact Mark Lambert, e-mail m_lam01@yahoo.com.”

When the perspective employee responds to this ad they are asked to receive payments from the company’s perspective clients. They receive a cheque by mail and are asked to cash it through their personal bank account and are told to deduct 10% of the value of the cheque for their payment. The cheques are later found to be counterfeit and the victim is out the entire amount of the cheque.

The company may be identified as Freeman Textiles of London, England. Return email addresses include m_lam01@yahoo.com and textilesltd@gmail.com.

Brockville Police are urging citizens not to respond to these ads. If you have been contacted or are a victim of this fraud please contact Detective Constable Tom Fournier at 342-0127, extension 4258.

For more information on consumer protection please visit www.ontario.ca/consumerprotection.

During the week ending March 25th , 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 212 incidents.

Twelve Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences.
Thirty-six charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act and 5 charges under the Liquor Licence Act. Officers investigated 12 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On the 21st of March, 2008 at 12:10 a.m., officers attempted to stop a motor vehicle on King Street west for a traffic violation. After a brief pursuit, the 1992 Dodge Caravan was stopped at the north end of Cedar Street, where an adult male passenger was apprehended. The driver fled the area, but was located and arrested a short time later on Perth Street. Charged with theft over $5000, failing to stop for police and several Highway Traffic Act offences is Harvey Markell, 28 years, of no fixed address.

On the 24th of March, 2008 at 1:49 a.m., officers attend the OLCO gas bar located at 2462 Parkedale Avenue, in response to an alarm. Entry was gained to the building through the front door which was smashed. A large quantity of cigarettes and some batteries were taken. Two young offenders have been arrested and charged with possession of stolen property and a quantity of cigarettes recovered. The break & enter is still under investigation.

On the 25th of March, 2008 at 7:12 a.m., officers attended the intersection of Pearl Street West and William Street, in relation to a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle. A 14 year old female was transported to Brockville General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and a 49 year old female was charged with failing to yield to a pedesrtrian under the Highway Traffic Act.

During the week ending March 17, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 207 incidents.

Twenty-two Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences.
Forty-three people were charged under the Highway Traffic Act. Officers investigated 21 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On March 15, 2008 at 12:35 a.m. officers attended to a report of a male person in the area of a residence on North Augusta Road and upon seeing vehicles he would hide in the bush area. K-9 handler, Constable Shawn Borgford, and K-9, Trax, attended the area where they arrested and charged a 35 year old Brockville male person with criminal harassment and prowl by night. He will appear in court at a later date.

On March 16, 2008 at 3:55 a.m. officers attended to an alarm at Ritchie's Wholesale, 25 King Street West, where a rear window was broken. No entry was gained. Investigation continuing.

Brockville Police are investigating the report of a stolen vehicle from 89 King Street west on March 16, 2008. The vehicle is described as a 2005 GMC Envoy, red in colour, bearing Ontario licence 14FS06 with a ski rack on roof. Anyone having any information concerning this incident is asked to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

During the week ending March 10, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 159 incidents.

Ten Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period. Forty-two Highway Traffic Act charges were laid and officers investigated a total of 18 motor vehicle collisions with no serious inuries reported.

Officers are presently investigating a broken window at the Park Avenue Salon at 332 Park Street. It would appear no entry was gained.

Brockville Police have been receiving a number of calls of door-to-door sales by Energy Supply companies in our area. Please keep in mind the following tips when dealing with these individuals. As an electricity or natural gas consumer, you have rights and responsibilities:

- Know who your supplier is, if you have a contract, with whom, the price you pay, and your monthly consumption.

- Ask agents for photo ID, what company they represent, and for a copy of any material presented you can keep.

- Know the price offered, exit conditions and renewal options. Read the fine print.

- Use the 10-day cooling off period after receiving the written contract to review the contract and research any questions you have. Make sure you’re comfortable with your choice.

- In some cases, you’ll need to reaffirm your contract for it to remain in effect. Typically, reaffirmation is done in writing or by phone.

- Don’t feel rushed or pressured – make the choice that’s right for you.

The Energy Choice is YOURS!

For more information contact the Ontario Energy Board:

Toll Free: 1-877-632-2727
Toronto: 416-314-2455
E-mail: info@oeb.gov.on.ca

During the week ending March 3, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 172 incidents.

Eleven Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period. Fifty-three people were charged under the Highway Traffic Act for various infractions. One charge was laid under the Liquor Licence Act. Officers investigation 23 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

During the week ending February 25, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 201 incidents.

Fifteen Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period. Fifty people were charged under the Highway Traffic Act for various infractions. Officers investigated 13 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On February 22nd at 10:50 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Perth Street as a result of the traffic stop, 2 females, 15 and 17 years, as well as two 19 year old males were arrested and charged with 2 counts of possession for the purpose. Approximately 91 grams of hash and 8 grams of cocaine were seized. Both males have been held for a bail hearing this date and the 2 females have been released for a future court date.

During the week ending February 18, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 174 incidents.

Thirteen Criminal Code charges were laid. Twenty-six persons were charged under the Highway Traffic Act.

Officers are presently investigating a break-in to the Brockberry Café on King Street East, reported to police on February 16, 2008. A small window on the east side of the business was entered and a quantity of liquor was stolen. Also an undisclosed amount of cash was taken.

On February 18, 2008 at approximately 11:30 a.m. a drug warrant was executed at apartments 5 and 6 at 226 King Street West where approximately 10 grams of cocaine was located for a street value of $1,000.00. Arrested and charged for possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine are Blaine Doner, 28 years and Albert Emans, 39 years, both of Brockville. Doner is appearing at a bail hearing on February 19 and Emans is scheduled to appear in court on March 28th. Both arrested without incident.

The Brockville Police Service is investigating 2 thefts from Zellers and Wal-Mart during the past 2 weeks.

On January 29, 2008, officers attended to Wal-Mart on Parkedale Avenue with reference to a theft complaint. Two people, a male and a female entered the automotive section of the store where they were observed remove a car stereo, put it under her coat and left the store through another exit and fled the area. Value of the car stereo is $230.00.

On February 3, 2008 officers attended to Zellers at 125 Stewart Blvd. with reference to a theft complaint. A male and a female were observed running from the store carrying multiple items. They were apprehended by the loss prevention officer from the store and the male threw the items to the ground and took off running. The loss prevention officer took pursuit where he encountered the female who also threw her items to the ground. While the officer was attempting to retrieve the items from the ground the female started the vehicle and drove away narrowly missing the officer.

Vehicle is described as an older model 4-door dark purple cavalier.

Descriptors of the two subjects are as follows:

Female - approximately 45 years old, 5'7", thin build, dirty blonde hair. She was wearing black track pants with vertical white lines down the outsides of the legs, a black Ottawa Senators t-shirt under a black windbreaker.

Male - approximately 40 years of age, 5'9" or 5'10", with longer brown hair, thin build, with a hint of facial hair. He was wearing blue jean overalls under a black and blue hooded winter coat.

If anyone can identify these people please call the Brockville Police Service at 342-0127 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

During the week ending February 4, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 186 incidents.

Fifteen Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period which included 2 people arrested and charged with impaired driving. Fifty people were charged for various infractions under the Highway Traffic Act. Officers investigated 16 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On February 2, 2008 at approximately 10:25 p.m. a vehicle eastbound on Highway 401 and approaching the Stewart Blvd. Overpass had an object hit the windshield of her vehicle which shattered the glass. Unknown if ice had fallen or if an object was thrown from the overpass. Nothing was found at the scene and no serious injuries were reported.

Brockville Police continue to investigate the theft of coins from laundromats and apartment complexes. On February 3, 2008, police investigated a theft of coins from 55 Stewart Blvd. apartment laundromat. Superintendents and tenants are advised to call police if they see suspicious people in the laundromat.

The Brockville Police would like to remind everyone to be vigilant with regards to their personal information on the internet. The internet provides criminals from around the world access to your information if you are not careful. As people become more aware of internet safety, criminals respond with more sophisticated scams. Some simple tips:

o If you do not know the person sending the message, erase it. If it is important people will find you.

o Never provide anyone with your personal information (name,date of birth, address, bank account number, social insurance number etc.).

o Limit personal information if utilizing facebook, My Space etc. (Do not put your address, telephone number, cell phone number etc.) anything on those sites is vulnerable.

If your group or organization is interested in learning more about internet safety please contact S/Sgt. Scott Fraser at 613-342-0127 ext. 4234. Presentations and information are available.

During the week ending January 28, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 170 incidents.

Eighteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences.
Thirty-nine Highway Traffic Act charges were laid during this time period. Officers investigated 19 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

During the past 2 - 3 weeks several thefts have occurred from laundromats in the city. The thefts usually ocuur by breaking the change dispenser and removing whatever monies may be there. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Warning to Residents:
Officers issued 71 winter by-law tickets over the weekend and will continue to enforce the by-law until March. No vehicles are to be left on city owned streets overnight.

During the week ending January 21, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 179 incidents.

Ten Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period. Twenty-seven Highway Traffic Act charges were laid. Officers investigated 18 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

During the week ending January 14, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 177 incidents.

Fourteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences. Officers investigated 7 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

The investigation into the accidental discharge of a Brockville Police firearm at 36 Abbott Street on January 5, 2008 at approximately 1:25 a.m. has been completed.
• the discharge of a Brockville Police Service firearm at 36 Abbott Street is ruled as accidental and no training or disciplinary issues were identified.
• the Bushmaster .223 firearm that was involved in this incident will remain out of service until such time as we can have it examined and declared functionally safe.
• two officers will be assigned to review all of our policies relating to the Emergency Response Team and report in writing as to any recommended changes.
• the officer will remain a valuable member of the Emergency Response Team of the Brockville Police Service.

We are currently investigating a home invasion on Delhi Street on January 14th at 5:55 p.m. Two(2) unknown males; 1 non-white and 1 white, both approximately 6 feet in height, mid 30's, entered the residence after being allowed in by the lone female occupant. They demanded money and an undisclosed amount of money was handed to them. No injuries were sustained.
Description:
#1 - non-white, 6 ft., mid 30's, wearing black leather gloves and 3/4 length jacket.
#2 - white, 6 ft, mid 30's, wearing a dark grey hooded sweatshirt.
Both clean shaven.

Anyone with any information are asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

With the melting snow and ice the creeks and river are very unsafe. Please advise children to stay away from these dangerous conditions. The water run-off will be very high this week and we ask everyone to be very careful

On the 5th of January, 2007 at approximately 01:25 hours members of Project Islander as well as the Emergency Response Team members executed a drug warrant at 36 Abbott Street. As a result of this warrant, Cst. Heffernan was accidently shot by another member of the Emergency Eesponse Team where he received minor injuries. Cst. Heffernan was transported to Brockville General Hospital where he was treated and released.

The Brockville Police Service is currently investigating the incident.

As a result of the drug warrant, 3 people were arrested. Seized was a quantity of cocaine, cash and drug paraphernalia.

During the week ending January 3, 2008 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 228 incidents.

Twenty-three Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period. Officers investigated 23 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On December 29, 2007 at 10:13 p.m. Brockville Police attended to King Street and Apple Street where an assault took place inside 2-4-1 Pizza. When the victim was leaving the business and crossing the street the accused involved in the assault drove his vehicle into the victim pinning him against a building. The accused then fled the scene in the vehicle. The victim was treated at the Brockville General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Arrested and charged with aggravated assault, assault, fail to remain, breach of probation and utter threats is William Durant, 23 years old of Brockville. He is being held in custody.

On December 31, 2007 at approximately 1:45 a.m. two male suspects stole the cash box of the visitors parking lot pay machine at the Brockville General Hospital. One male suspect was wearing a dark green jacket. The second male suspect had on a dark blue jacket with a light blue hood and light blue sleeves. Both suspects are believed to be in their twenties. Anyone with information can call the Brockville Police Service or Crimestoppers.