As a result of the homicide on December 23, 2006, involving the death of Stephanie Stevenson, 33 years, of Brockville, her estranged husband Andrew Stevenson, 35 years, of Mallorytown, has been charged with first degree murder. He was remanded in custody with a court appearance December 27, 2006.

Our investigation is just in the infancy stages at this time.

On the 23rd day of December, 2006, at 19:22 hours, Brockville Police attended to a residence on MacOdrum Drive in the City of Brockville with reference to a 9-1-1 call regarding a shooting that had taken place. As a result, a 22 year old female was shot in the upper body. The female was transported to the Brockville General Hospital and later to the Ottawa Civic Hospital via air ambulance where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

A post mortem will be performed.

A 35 year old male person is in police custody as a person of interest. Investigation is continuing. No names are being released at this time.

During the week ending December 18, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service responded to a total of 217 calls for service. Thirteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various offences. Forty-eight Provincial Offences tickets were issued including 5 liquor offences.

On Saturday, December 16, 2006 two males gained entry to the seasonal area of Home Depot on Parkedale Avenue. The culprits stole numerous power hand tools. Both male suspects were described as in their early twenties. One was heavy set, the other had a slighter build. They left the scene in an older model, full size van, gray primer colour.

Sometime overnight on December 16, 2006 a 2006 International 990 truck tractor was taken from the lot at 2400 Parkedale Avenue. The truck is blue in colour with a stainless steel wind deflector on top. The truck had Christmas decorations on it and has Ontario plate # PK7494.

With Christmas holidays upon us members of the Brockville Police Service would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

Our officers will be conducting R.I.D.E. Program during the holiday so if you are planning on drinking, "please don't drive".

If you are planning on being away to visit family advise your neighbour of your location should an emergency occur and have them take care of your property so the house is looked occupied at all times.

During the week ending December 11, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service responded to a total of 200 calls for service.

Fourteen Criminal Code charges were laid for variour offences. One person was charged with impaired driving during this time period. Forty-two Highway Traffic Act charges were laid for various traffic violatons. One charge was laid under the Liquor Licence Act. Seventeen motor vehicle collisions were investigated with no serious injuries reported. There were 14 theft complaints and 1 assault complaint investigated.

During this past week-end officers noticed a significant absence in motor vehicle traffic during the bar closing hours. This was especially noted on Saturday night when there seemed to be far more taxis on the road than there were private vehicles. If you were one of the members of our community who used a taxi service after your night at the bar - good for you. Brockville Police Service will be conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks throughout the holiday season. If you think you are going to drink then plan for a designated driver or plan to take a taxi.

The holidays are a wondrous time for a child. Decorations, wonderful food, visitors and gifts are exciting and by following these guidelines, you can enjoy a safer holiday season:

Your Christmas Tree

* Buying an artificial tree? Look for one labeled fire resistant. While these trees can still catch fire, they resist burning and extinguish quickly.

* Buying a live tree? Look for fresh, green trees with needles that are hard to pull out and branches that bend, not break, under pressure.

* Set your tree up away from heat sources such as baseboards, radiators and fireplaces.

* Keep your real tree well watered all season.

* Be sure your tree is secure in the stand. A baby can pull on the branches and topple the tree.

* Don't use tinsel. It is easy to swallow and it can also get wound up around a baby's fingers, cutting off circulation.

* Don't use glass or leaded ornaments. If you must, place them high up on the tree. Place small ornaments high up, out of baby's reach.

* Christmas tree lights should be in good working order, with bulbs secured tightly to prevent a fire hazard.

* Don't leave Christmas lights on when you are not at home.

* Christmas is a good time to test your smoke alarm and change the batteries.

Toys and Gifts

* Toys that contain small parts are dangerous to children younger that age 3. Most toys have an age recommendation on the package. Choose toys suitable to your child's age and follow all instructions.

* Make sure toys that are purchased for older children will not be dangerous to the baby. Even if the older child is responsible, a chemistry set, for example, could be hazardous to a younger child. As well toys for older children often have smaller parts, which could easily be swallowed by a baby or toddler.

* Dispose of all gift-wrapping, like bags, paper, ribbons and bows and packaging materials as they can put a small child at risk of suffocation or choking.

* Use caution with battery-operated toys. Only adults should change batteries; use either rechargeable or disposable batteries - never mix the two types; toys where children can easily access batteries are not safe; and children should not take battery-operated toys to bed.

Hanukkah Traditions

* As with all burning candles, keep your Hanukkah menorah on a high surface, and not too close to the edge of a table. Never leave a child alone in a room with lit candles.

* Tie your daughter's hair back when she lights the Hanukkah candles.

* Frying latkes on the stove? Turn pot handles in. Don't let children get too close to the stove -- hot oil can spatter.

* Don't leave candles where children under age three can find them and choke on them.

* Never reach over one candle to light another.

Candles

* Never leave burning candles unattended.

* Use sturdy candleholders that cannot be easily tipped.

* Keep burning candles out of reach of children and away from pets, trees, decorations and wrapping paper.

* When lighting candles, be aware of loose clothing that could hang down and catch fire.

Holiday Parties

If you are entertaining in your own home, or visiting someone else's …..

* Don't assume your baby or toddler is being supervised just because he/she is sitting in the middle of a room full of people. Have a designated caregiver if your are busy. Always know who is watching your child.

* Alcoholic drinks, hard candies and nuts, lit candles and other dangerous items should be kept well out of reach. Be sure you alert everyone to this potential danger. Remember, purses should be kept out of reach as they often contain medications and small items that could cause choking.

* Make sure pets are kept away from your baby. Even a loving family dog can become excitable or even uncontrollable when company is around.

* Some foods can be dangerous to your baby, therefore insist that no one feed your baby anything without checking with you first.

* When visiting other people's homes, ask the host if your can move small breakable and dangerous items to high places. Work with your host to ensure doors to bathrooms and stairways are closed.

* Keep your baby away from all plants. Some traditional Christmas plants are poisonous such as mistletoe (berries) and holly.

* Every year drinking and driving claims lives. Always make sure that you and your guests have a designated driver, take a cab or use public transportation. Remember that all passengers need to be buckled up.

* Make sure that hot drink dispensers such as coffee urns are out of the reach of children.

* Keep your sidewalks, steps and driveway clear of snow and ice to prevent falls.

* Use a barrier to protect children from all fireplaces (gas and wood) and woodstoves.

During the week ending November 27, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 212 incidents.

Nineteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences.
Officers investigated 8 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

With a heavy frost at night during the past week motorists are reminded to give themselves extra time in the mornings to ensure that all their windows are cleared of ice before setting their vehicle in motion.

The Brockville Police Services Board has approved the 2007 Operating Budget for Brockville Police Service within the 2% guidelines requested by the city. The 2007 Operating Budget being forwarded to City council is $5,680,334 , an increase of 1.98%.

Budget preparation commenced in late September and early estimates were calling for a 4.29% increase. The Police Services Senior Management Team, as directed by the Board, worked through 5 reviews of the budget, to find reductions and also accommodate the COLA increases resulting from the recently settled Police and Civilian collective agreements.

This budget provides for the same level of service for the community with additional deployment of the Marine patrol on the city’s waterfront during the summer months and increased patrols in the downtown core to combat vandalism.

Revenue from Criminal Records checks has increased, however the requirement to pay for the full cost of training, including travel to and from the Ontario Police College and the Canadian Police College significantly impacts expenditures.

The Brockville Police Budget contains more than $500,000 in supplies, services, insurance, fleet servicing, utilities and communications costs, which are required to be provided by the municipality (Section 4(3) of the Police Services Act). These costs are not contained within the police budgets of a number of comparator police services, skewing the per/household and per/capita comparisons. This budget also includes the full impact of COLA and benefits negotiated for 2007.

The Police Service reduced their authorized police officer complement by 1 in 2005 and also are one of a very few Ontario police services to not add police officers in 2006 through the recent “additional 1000 police officers” subsidized program.

The Brockville Police Service is a progressive public safety organization, capable of responding to emergencies and crimes, with a Crime Clearance rate better than the National and Provincial averages. Of equal importance is the Community Policing orientation that has contributed to this city being the first World Health Organization “Designated Safe Community” in Ontario, the most successful SCIP (Safe Community Incentive Program) program in the Province for over 7 years. This initiative enabled 157 local businesses and organizations to receive more than $1.2 million in WSIB rebates. This remarkable achievement was a result of reduced workplace injuries, contributing to reducing the impact on our health care services.

The Brockville Police Service is also proactive, providing more than 60 Community Policing initiatives in co-operation with a multitude of community partners, focused on making Brockville the Safest and Healthiest Community in which to live, learn, work and play.

A review of efficiencies has also recently resulted in a re-organization of the police Senior Management Team which will transition through 2007 with the retirement of Chief Barry King. There will be a reduction in the Senior management team from 4 to three, to be led by Chief Designate John Manoll and Deputy Chiefs Adrian Geraghty and Lee MacArthur. The full financial impact will result in further reduced costs of approximately $125,000 for 2008.

The Brockville Police Service consists of 41 Police Officers, 22 Civilians, 2 Police Service dogs and provides 24/7 service including 911 Emergency response, Community Patrols, Criminal Investigations, CSI – Crime Scene Investigations, Community Safety programming, Marine Patrols & Enforcement, Selective Traffic Enforcement and Court Security services as mandated by Provincial Standards.

On Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at approximately 9:30 p.m. officers attended to MacEwen's gas bar at 522 King Street West with reference to a robbery.

A male person, 21 years of age, 5'8", 160 lbs., wearing a mask and glasses, black sweater and jeans, approached the female clerk and demanded all the cash. He also produced what appeared to be a handgun. No injuries were sustained by the female clerk.

Our investigation is continuing.

At 6:32 a.m. on November 16, 2006 officers with the assistance of our Emergency Response Team and the Tactical Response Unit from the O.P.P. executed a warrant at 8 Pearl Street East where 4 people were arrested and are in custody. 2 males and 2 females are facing weapons charges.

Investigation is continuing.

On the 14th of November, 2006, 2 males attended to a Brockville store where they attempted to purchase a $5.00 item with a $100 bill. They attempted to quick change the cashier but were unsuccessful. Further investigation revealed they had attended numerous stores, there are no victims. The males are described as: black, 6'2", 35 years, brushcuts. Both subjects operated separate vehicles, unknown description.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service. Some businesses have a successful policy to not make change for large bills.

During the week ending November 13, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 218 calls for service.

Seventeen Criminal code charges were laid. Twenty-three Highway Traffic Act charges were laid for various traffic violations. Four charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act. Twelve motor vehicle collisions were investigated. Twelve theft complaints were lodged.

On November 12, 2006 police received a report of a theft of a 2001 GMC Jimmy licence ANAC219 Ontario issue, black in colour. It was parked on Victoria Avenue on November 10, 2006 and discovered missing on November 12, 2006.

The 9-1-1 phone system links emergency services to persons in need in a matter of moments. When a 9-1-1 call is made, the caller's information and address is immediately made available to the emergency service. This system links people in need to an emergency service. It is a system that works very well. Every week police receive many 9-1-1 calls. Many of these calls are from cellular phones. Some owners of the cell phone have 9-1-1 built into a speed dial function on the phone. As the phones are carried around sometimes the 9-1-1 feature is accidentally activated and police are contacted. These calls are followed up by police calling back the cell phone number and checking to make sure the caller is not in distress. All of this takes up valuable time and resources of the emergency service. Most times these calls are made unintentionally. If your home phone or your cell phone has a speed dial feature for 9-1-1, it would be wise to disable that feature. Dialing 9-1-1 only requires the use of 3 numbers and is a simple call to make. The use of the speed dial feature for such a simple call is not practicable and the speed dial feature results in police fielding un-intended calls to the 9-1-1 emergency lines.

During the week ending November 6, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 259 incidents.

Nineteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various offences. Forty-five Highway traffic act charges were laid. Officers investigated 20 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported. Two impaired drivers were charged.

Hallowe'en was quiet with one incident of note being reported. A 15 year old youth had his candy stolen from him. 4 suspects were later interviewed by police.

During the evening of November 2, 2006 a 1999 Ford pickup was stolen from a Bartholomew Street address. At approximately 10:00 p.m. the truck was observed in the Prescott area and was eventually stopped by police at Centennial Road and North Augusta Road. The driver of the truck, 35 year old
Tyler Edson, has been charged with 4 Criminal Code offences.

On the 28th of October, 2006, just before 1 am, Brockville City Police received a 9-1-1 call to 9 Schofield Avenue in Brockville. When police and emergency services arrived the lifeless body of 39 year old Brenda Demoor was found in an apartment. There was trauma noted to the body.

Brockville Police uniform members, detectives and forensic investigators have been conducting an extensive investigation since this call was received. Assistance from the OPP identification unit from Perth has also been involved in the investigation.

On the 28th of October, 2006, Brockville Police arrested a 46 year old male for murder, Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code, he will be remanded today until Monday the 30th of October, 2006 for a bail hearing.

The investigation is continuing and an autopsy will be performed in Kingston on today's date.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT RE-ORGANIZATION AND PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
• Brockville Police Chief Barry King, retires Sept 15th, 2007
• Deputy Chief John Manoll becomes Acting Chief March 1st, 2007 and appointed Chief of Police to take effect September 16th, 2007
• Inspector Adrian Geraghty becomes Deputy Chief March 1st, 2007
• Inspector Lee MacArthur becomes Deputy Chief March 1st, 2007

The Police Services Board has adopted a revised organizational model, reducing the Senior Management Team from 4 to 3, in effect replacing the existing one Chief, one Deputy Chief and two Inspector structure with 1 Chief and 2 Deputy Chiefs. This will result in annual savings of $125,000 and enable the continuation of career development and succession planning for the future.

The Police Services Board has reviewed organizational needs and conducted interviews to confirm these promotions and ensure there will be an orderly and effective transition. This includes re-affirmation of the Brockville Police Service VISION of sustaining a partnership with the community, providing professional policing services and a commitment to ensuring Brockville is the Safest and Healthiest Community in which to live, learn, work and play.

The means to achieve this vision is through a balance of prevention, education, awareness and enforcement with a purpose and a focus on positive youth development. Children are 20% of the population but 100% of our future.

For the past six years, the Police Services Board and Chief of Police have developed and implemented a Senior Management / Career Development and Succession Plan which has included enhanced leadership and executive training at the Canadian and Ontario Police Colleges, the FBI National Academy, the Rotman School of Business Management, University of Toronto, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development and Queens School of Business.

Cross training, Command level internship, community interaction and rotating on-call responsibilities have also contributed to developing the requisite knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to prepare members of the Chief’s Management Team for more senior level responsibilities.

The Brockville Police Service will continue to exhibit leadership in community policing and progress through a continuation of the commendable performance of the men and women of the police service who, together with a co-operative and supportive citizenry, have contributed to an overall crime rate reduction of -39.5% from 1995 to 2005. Additionally, our crime clearance rates in all categories have exceeded both the Provincial and National averages.

Long serving Police Services Board Chair Lorne Mallory stated: “The Board is very pleased that priority was placed on executive development within our senior management team and that we have qualified candidates for promotion from within. It is in the best interest for Brockville to retain experience and stability within the positions of Police Chief and Deputy Chief who know our community, the issues that need to be addressed and are committed to a community policing and safe community philosophy ”.

Chief Barry King stated; “Brockville has a progressive and well equipped Policing Service, which has been able to identify with the needs of this community. Our 63 members are well trained and effectively interact with many local groups and organizations”.

Chief King further added; “The promotions announced today from within, certainly validates our Succession Plan and the capabilities of the members of the Chief’s Senior Management Team. Chief Designate John Manoll is currently one of the most senior Deputy Chiefs of Police in the Province with 16 years experience in that role. John’s leadership, supported by two very capable senior officers will enable the Police Service to progress even further. I congratulate John, Adrian and Lee and offer each of them my full support and very best wishes for the future. With more than 89 years combined policing service with Brockville Police Service, our community will be well served by the new Senior Management Team”.

During the week ending October 23, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 207 incidents.

Eleven Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Twenty-nine Highway Traffic Act charges were laid for various traffic infractions. Thirteen motor vehicle accidents were investigated with no serious injuries reported.

During the evening of October 16, 2006 two male suspects broke into the Presbyterian Church on Church Street in Brockville. The suspects were surprised by a church member and fled the scene. There has not been anything reported missing from the church.

On October 21, 2006 a church was broken into on Perth Street. Culprits made off with some electronic equipment.

A 2000 KIA Spectra was stolen from a west end residence on October 22, 2006. The vehicle was recovered, demolished by fire at the west end of Hubbell Street prior to the owner knowing it was missing.

Chief Barry King announced today that the Brockville Police Service has once again secured a Cops and Rockers MuchMusic Video dance party for our local youth, to be held at the Thousand Island Secondary School for grades 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Friday, December 8th 2006.

“The last dance proved just how resourceful and involved Brockville’s youth really are” announced Chief King. “They got involved throughout the community, raising more than $27,000.00 in April, for the first dance. This truly demonstrated the interest and support of our youth for the new Skate Park. They showed the community at large how important the new Skate Park is to them and that became the catalyst for Brockville sponsorships and donations exceeding a further $108,000, bringing our total raised (including City Councils $120,000) totaling where we are today”, added Chief King.

The funds required to build the Skatepark, was originally projected at $250,000.00.. As Chief King explained, the final estimates came in higher leaving an undetermined as the project has been re-tendered.

Chief King stressed once again, the tremendous opportunity Cops and Rockers provides in building non-authoritative relationships with our youth on their terms... through a MuchMusic Video Dance. “This is working with and valuing our youth. They may only be 20% of our population, but they are 100% of our future,” he added. Almost two dozen Police officers will assist special volunteers and teachers to chaperon the dance and also twist once or twice on the dance floor with the students, ensuring a safe and healthy fun event for everyone.

Cops and Rockers.com was created by Ron Chénier, President of Ron Chénier & Associates Inc. headquartered in Cornwall, Ontario, based on a long standing association with the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run fundraising activities.

“The program objectives are really three fold”, said Chénier, on hand at the Brockville Golf and Country Club Tuesday, making the official announcement.

“First of all, the spirit of the program is to build relationships between police officers and the students. This actually gives them a friend to turn to if they ever need to in the future. Secondly, we wanted this to support a cause of the local Chief’s choosing, not ours, and thirdly, we definitely wanted to ensure that 100 percent of the funds raised from the pledge sheets directly benefits the local cause... yes, that’s 100 percent!”, adds Chénier.

Chénier explained that to ensure that 100% of all the monies raised from the pledge sheets stays locally, his company ensures that all costs are covered as they secure corporate support to cover cost such as printing costs, gifts for the top fundraisers, the cost of MuchMusic, administration, etc...

He also thanked both of Scotiabank’s Brockville branch managers, Brian Preston and Brenda Hill, for their generous support as Title Sponsor.

“Scotiabank Brockville was part of the first event, and seeing first hand what it meant to our youth, there’s no way we were missing the opportunity once again”, said Branch Manager Brian Preston. “We know there are costs for these events, and by supporting Cops and Rockers directly, we are helping ensure that 100% of the funds that will be raised from the pledge sheets will stay locally”, added Brenda Hill, Stewart Blvd., Manager.

By raising a minimum $20.00 in total pledges, the students receive a personalized and numbered Cops and Rockers dance pass and a chance to win exciting prizes. Through the generous support of many local sponsors, many prizes will also be given away during the dance, and the top three fundraisers will receive a Sony PSP valued at $400.00, a MP3 player and a digital camera.

Chief King has earmarked 80% of the funds raised at Brockville’s event for the new Skate-Park, while the remaining 20% of the funds will go directly back to the participating schools. The more funds a specific school raises, the more they will receive to use as they deem needed, for student activities.

Please visit www.copsandrockers.com for more details and photos of past events.

Brockville is once again fortunate that the Upper Canada District School Board, the Catholic School Board of Eastern Ontario and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est de l’Ontario are fully supportive to the extent that all 8 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and École élémentaire catholique Ange-Gabriel French school are enthusiastically participating and will be attending the next Breakfast of Champions on Tuesday, October 31st with a teacher and two students from each school who will be acting as local Champions to co-ordinate the students fundraising activities for this event.

For further information Contact:
Sergeant Doug Locke, Brockville Police, Community Safety Officer
(613) 342-0127 Ext: 4228 Fax: (613) 342-0452
0r
Chief Barry King
Brockville Police Service
(613) 342-0127 Ext: 4222
Or
Christiane Taylor, Administrative Assistant, Cops and Rockers, Ron Chenier & Associates Inc. Toll Free 1-888-243-6437
(Local (613) 932-1007

During the week ending October 10, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 245 incidents.

Seventeen Criminal Code carges were laid for various criminal offences. Sixty-four Highway Traffic Act charges were laid for various Highway Traffic Act infractions. Officers investigated 14 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

From Friday October 6, 2006 to Monday October 9, 2006 officers checked a total of 81 vehicles with 43 people charged under the Highway Traffic Act for various offences and 1 person charged with impaired driving.

On Monday, October 9th Daniel Arthur Leeson, 41 years old of Brockville area was arrested and charged with break and enter and arson with reference to a fire at 53 Wall Street on October 2, 2006. He will appear in court on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Investigation continuing.

On Saturday, October 7th, 2006 , police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Parkedale Avenue and the 1000 Islands Mall, Staples entrance. The accident occurred shortly after 12:00 p.m. Although there were no serious injuries, a passenger was transported to the Brockville General Hospital as a precaution and later released. Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the accident to please contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

October 6 - 9, 2006 will mark "Operation Impact", a national campaign to make Canada's roads the safest in the world.

This special weekend is a police initiative designed to remind people that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. Educating the public in safe driving practices is a priority. The focus will be on behaviours that put drivers, passengers and other road users most at risk: impaired driving, seat belt use, and all aspects related to aggressive driving. All enforcement agencies across the country have been invited to participate.

"The deaths, pain and broken hearts that result from carelessness behind the wheel can be prevented," says Inspector Adrian Geraghty. "Police agencies across the country are collaborating on this project because they have seen more than enough of that, and because they know that the involvement of the driving public is essential to achieve safer streets and highways".

This initiative has been strategically chosen, as it is a significant long weekend. More people are traveling and traffic crashes are more frequent.

Brockville police service will be enforcing all the laws pertaining to aggressive driving, impaired driving, occupant restraint use and other infractions.

Operation impact is sponsored by the Canadian association of chiefs of police (CACP) and Transport Canada and is part of Road Safety Vision 2010, which has a goal of making Canada's roads the safest in the world by 2010. "Dedicated to improving public safety on our roadways".

For further information please contact:
Inspector Adrian Geraghty
613-342-0127 ext. 4235
e-mail: ageraghty@brockvillepolice.com

During the week ending October 2, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 238 incidents.

Fifteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Thirty-one Highway Traffic act charges were laid. Officers investigated 11 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

Residents are reminded again to take care when dialing their telephone as we received 15 false 9-1-1 calls during the past week where the wrong number was dialed. 9-1-1 is an emergency number that is to be used for incidents where immediate attendance is required by police, fire or medical emergency or a crime in progress.

Two hundred and sixty law enforcement officers graduated September 15th, 2006 from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. The 226th Session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from all states, the District of Columbia, 25 international countries, four military organizations, and four Federal civilian organizations.

Detective Sergeant Scott Fraser, Brockville Police Service graduated (with honours) and has now returned to duty with Investigations Services.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 10 weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III, was the principal speaker at the ceremony.

Training for the program is provided by FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise. The FBI does not charge for this elite training program, on the basis that officers integrated from around the free world benefit the experiental learning it imparts.

Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia due to the accreditation by the university of the many courses offered.

A total of 39,733 graduates now represent the FBI National Academy since it began in July 1935. Of this number, approximately 22,487 are still active in law enforcement work.

The Brockville Police Service now has 3 FBINA graduates, Det. Sgt. Fraser, Inspector Lee MacArthur who graduated in 2002 and Chief Barry King who graduated in 1982.

Chief Barry King said “We are certainly proud of his achievement on this course. It certainly is a singular honour for an individual to be selected and accepted. D/Sgt. Fraser is the second officer to attend the FBINA (Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy) and we are extremely pleased he was so successful.”

Specialized leadership training is one part of the Brockville Police Service ongoing Career Development and Succession Plan. Future police leaders need the ability to make strategic decisions that ensures the public continues to benefit from a high level of service and protection. In effect, police executives need many of the same skills and processes that make business managers successful.

The knowledge Det. Sgt Fraser has obtained from the course will be a great benefit to our Police Service, now and in the future.

At the Brockville Police Services Board meeting held September 27, 2006, it was confirmed that Chief Barry King will retire from serving as Brockville’s Police Chief effective September 15, 2007. Chief King has been Chief of Police in Brockville for eleven (11) years and a police officer for forty-five (45) years. Chief King has decided to spend more time with his family, golf and travel.

Chief King has provided extended notice of his retirement in order for the Board to implement its approved succession plan involving senior management of the Service.

Chief King’s original employment contract with the City of Brockville commenced in 1995 for 5 years, but was extended on mutual agreement to enable the development and implementation of an internal Career Development and Succession plan.

The Police Services Board working in conjunction with Chief King, has provided enhanced management and leadership training for members of the management team to provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to prepare members of the team for more senior responsibilities.

Members of the Police Services Board have met with Chief King over the past month to ensure there will be an orderly and effective transition This process included reviewing the Brockville Police Service vision of partnership with our community, providing professional policing services and a commitment to ensuring Brockville is the Safest & Healthiest Community in which to live, learn, work and play.

Chair Lorne Mallory stated: “The Board is pleased that Chief King has been able to maintain consistency in our management team and that there are qualified candidates to consider for promotion from within”.

The Brockville Police Service will continue to progress through leadership in community policing and the commendable performance of the men and women of the police service who have worked diligently to achieve a -15% reduction in violent crimes, a -21% reduction in property crimes and an overall crime reduction of -22% in 2005, compared to 2004. From 1995 to 2005, the overall Crime rate for Brockville has decreased -39.5% while the crime clearance rates in all categories have exceeded both the Provincial and National averages.

Brockville offers progressive, well equipped and well trained public safety emergency services including police, fire and EMS who work together as “Partners for a Safer and Healthier Community”. In partnership with numerous community organizations, sponsors and volunteers, everyone has contributed in large measure to Brockville’s World Health Organization Accreditation as a “Designated Safe Community”.
The Police Services Board has adopted a revised organizational model, recommended by the Senior Management Team, reducing the Senior-Command officers from 4 to 3, in effect replacing the existing one Chief, one Deputy Chief and two Inspectors with one Chief and two Deputy Chiefs. This will result in annual savings of approximately $100,000 per year and enable the continuation of career development and succession planning into the future.

During the week ending September 26, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 214 incidents.

Nineteen Criminal Code charges were laid including 6 for drinking and driving offences. Thirty-six people were charged under the Highway Traffic act. Seven motor vehicle collisions were reported with no serious injuries.

Officers are continuing their investigation with regard to the robbery at Unity Savings on Friday, September 22, 2006. Several witnesses have come forward with information which has brought the investigation closer to conclusion.

During the week ending September 18, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 219 incidents.

Thirteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various offences. Seven people were arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Act from being intoxicated in a public place. Officers investigated 11 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

Officers will continue to monitor the community safety zones for any Highway Traffic Act infractions and enforce the jay-walking law especially in the school areas.

During the week ending September 11, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 253 incidents.

Eighteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Twelve people were arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Act. Sixty-four people were charged under the Highway Traffic Act for various driving infractions. Officers investigated 13 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

Brockville Police Service is investigating the theft of a 2003 white Mana 942 trailer, Ontario licence plate # A5077M from the parking lot of 325 Stewart Blvd. The trailer has the wording "KBD" in burgundy on both sides, reported stolen over night September 8 - 9. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

During the week ending September 4, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 234 incidents

Twenty Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences. Thirty-nine charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act.

During the past weekend officers were busy attending to a variety of incidents.

Our RIDE team was out on Friday night, September 1st, in which 30 vehicles were stopped resulting in 1 person arrested and charged with impaired driving and 5 people were issued 12 hour suspensions.

With the school year starting, officers will be paying special attention to our community safety zones where the penalties can be as high as $1,000.00.

During the week ending August 28, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 267 incidents.

Twenty-nine Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Four people were arrested and charged for being intoxicated in a public place under the Liquor Licence Act. Officers investigated 9 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries report.

With the last weekend of the summer approaching, this weekend officers will be conducting RIDE programs and will also be concentrating on any Highway Traffic Act infractions.

During the week ending August 21, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended a total of 256 calls for service.

Twenty-two Criminal Code charges were laid which included 3 persons charged with drinking and driving offences. Two charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act. Twenty-four Highway Traffic Act charges were laid for various traffic offences.

Officers also investigated 16 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

During the week ending August 14, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 291 incidents.

Thirty-two Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences. Thirty-four people were charged under the Highway Traffic Act. Eight people were arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Act for being intoxicated in a public place. Officers investigated 11 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

Over this past weekend with the 1000 Island Poker, Ribfest and the downtown sidewalk sale, all officers who were not on vacation were working. Our marine unit were out for a RIDE program on Friday night and again on Saturday for the Poker Run. One (1) arrest under the Liquor Licence Act and one (1) charge under the Small Vessel Act were issued.

"All hands on deck" will be operating this week with the focus on speeding, stop sign violations and failing to yield to pedestrians, so drive with caution.

During the week ending August 7, 2006 officers of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 262 incidents.

Fifteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Twelve people were charged under the Liquor Licence Act for various liquor infractions. Officers investigated 10 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

We are still experiencing thefts from unlocked vehicles and are asking the public to ensure they lock their vehicles at all times when left unattended.

During the week ending July 31, 2006, the Brockville Police Service responded to 272 incidents. Twenty-three Criminal Code charges were laid and ten people were charged under the Liquor Liquor Licence Act.

Officers investigated eleven motor vehicle collisions and laid forty charges under the Highway Traffic Act.

Ten mischief complaints were reported which consisted of a combination of mindless destruction of landscaping, as well as theft or damage of lawn ornaments, signs and buildings.

Over the past two weeks, four people have been arrested for various incidents and were charged. Being under the influence of alcohol is not an excuse, criminal charges will be laid for mischief.

There is also concern that some residents are not calling police to report mischief for reasons including they thought it was too trivial or if police cannot attend immediately, why call.

Our priority response is to calls that are life threatening or involving threats or attacks on persons, therefore, property damage reports in some cases receive a slower response. However, without having the report made, police are unable to track trends, locations and methods of operation (MO’s) which can often times assist in identifying those responsible.

Also, when a complaint is received of mischief, even if we are unable to respond immediately, we may well have checked out potential suspects in nearby areas who, at the time, were not doing anything. The bottom line is, we need the eyes, the ears and the support of all our citizens to apprehend those responsible for these senseless acts.

Attempted Murder – At 7:30 am, July 29th, officers responded to the 600 block of Laurier Blvd., as a result of a 911 call from a child. Shelly Ann Throop, age 46, was arrested for attempted murder and is being held in custody at Quinte Detention Centre and will be appearing in bail court at 2:00 pm, July 31. Her husband, Brian, who was sleeping in a bed and hit with a weapon, was taken to Brockville General Hospital for treatment.

Sudden Death – At 4:00 pm. Saturday, July 29th, ambulance dispatchers received a call from a distraught female requesting they attend at the corner of Broad and King Street. EMS discovered a male person on the rear parking lot, who was transported to Brockville General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:48 pm. Investigation revealed that Timothy Jason Pryer, age 29, of Brockville, was in a second floor apartment at King and Broad when he required medical assistance. Another occupant ran downstairs to the payphone to call EMS and Mr. Pryer was subsequently found on the parking lot. Post mortem was conducted, however, cause of death cannot be determined until toxicology reports are received, but there does not appear to be any indications of foul play. As is in circumstances such as this, the coroner’s office is investigating.

Residents are also reminded again to please take care when dialing their telephone as we received 11 false 911 calls on the weekend through people touching the wrong buttons or misdialing. 911 is an emergency number that we encourage that if you need it, use it, however, it should be reserved for incidents where immediate attendance is required by police, fire, or ambulance where there is an immediate danger or threat, a fire, medical emergency or a crime in progress.

Every 911 call must be responded to personally, in order to verify if everyone is alright. Simply calling back or telling the dispatcher on the phone you made a mistake, is not sufficient. Regrettably, false 911 calls tie up significant resources of our local emergency services and we once again ask everyone to use the utmost care when dialing telephone numbers to avoid dialing 911 in error.

As the result of a three month investigation, Brockville Police have arrested and charged Kenneth Thompson (59 years) of Brockville with theft over five thousand dollars and possession of property obtained by crime over five thousand dollars.

Police discovered through investigation that the male loss prevention officer had been stealing several thousand dollars worth of merchandise from the department store where he was employed. Merchandise was then shipped out of province to be sold at various flea markets. The name of the department store is not being released at this time nor is the total amount stolen.

Detective Constable Paul Ladouceur is investigating.

It should be noted that several good trustworthy loss prevention officers are employed at various stores within Brockville and this was an isolated incident.

Safe Communities of Brockville, Leeds and Grenville Co-Chair Chief Barry King participated at a news conference July 26th with Mayor Ben Tekamp, city officials, CN representatives and Transport Canada Minister John Baird at the Brockville Rail station, where $870,000 in safety upgrades were announced for 4 of Brockville's 5 level crossings, in the aftermath of a coroners inquest jury which made 19 recommendations to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety.

Chief King represented the Safe Communities of Brockville, Leeds & Grenville in partnership with the Brockville Police Service and CN Police in calling on citizens, motorist and pedestrians of all ages to use common sense and follow rail safety rules, not trespass on rail property and for parents to act as role models and discuss rail safety with their children.

Brockville has for a number of years provided annual rail safety programming at schools as the city is completely dissected by Canada's main east-west rail line. This safety awareness has been significantly enhanced with the addition of programs such as Operation Lifesaver, CN's Direction 2006 and War Amps programs. As well, Community Safety Officer Sgt Doug Locke and CN Police Constable Sam Masanotti conduct safety walks with students and teachers annually in proximity to their schools to identify and dialogue about all types of safety risks they will encounter as an extension of the ongoing rail safety awareness programs throughout the year.

"This funding enables state of the art safety measures to be installed at our level rail crossings. The remaining factor is individual behavior and I call on all parents to act as role models and discuss rail safety with their children. Also pedestrians of all ages and children are cautioned not to trespass on Rail property and to only cross at designated level crossings, always remembering to STOP, LOOK and LISTEN and never to cross when Railway gates are down and lights & bells are operating" said Chief King.

Brockville Police Service also now include rail crossing guards in conjunction with their school safety crossing guard program at 4 level crossings and police patrols will enforce violations by motorists and pedestrians.

On the 23rd of May, 2006, the Brockville Police Service responded to a complaint at Westminster Public School of windows to the school being smashed out and other damage to the school. A total of 8 windows to classrooms and the staff room had to be replaced. The entire incident was recorded on the schools security system.

As a result of an investigation conducted by Constables Borgford and Rogers, with the assistance of the staff at Westminster School, two male youths, aged 14 and 16 years were identified and charged with Mischief over $5,000 in relation to this incident. They cannot be named under the provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Overnight, an 18-year old female Brockville resident was arrested and charged with mischief in relation to several incidents in the Pearl Street West and Manor Drive area. Vehicles and houses were egged and suffered minor damage from articles being thrown at them. Police had been taking complaints of a similar nature over the past couple of weeks and are investigating other similar incidents.

Brockville Police are also continuing a mischief investigation from July 11, 2006 at Centeen Park involving a group of youths damaging some of the new light standards. One youth has been identified and is currently being dealt with under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, but police are interested in speaking with other youths who were in the area at the time and may have witnessed the occurrence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127. Constable Serge Landry is the investigating officer.

During the week ending July 17, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 224 incidents.

Thirty Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period for various criminal code offences. Six people were charged under the Liquor Licence Act for various offences. Forty charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act.

Officers investigated 6 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

Once again, the Brockville Police Service is participating in the Tim Horton's earn-a-bike program. This program locally gives out 12 mountain bikes and equipment to area children who have volunteered 30 hours of community work so they can receive a new bike courtesy of the Brockville Tim Horton store. This year Big Brothers and Sisters of Leeds and Grenville as well as Girls Incorporated are receiving the 12 bikes. These bicycles will be awarded to these hard working children on Thursday, July 13th at 9:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Park.

At this award ceremony will be Chief Barry King, Sergeant Doug Locke, Community Safety Officer as well as representatives from Big Brothers and Sisters and Girls Incorporated. It is also our pleasure to have Ann Joyce and her daughter, Kelly, representing Tim Hortons, Brockville at this presentation.

During the week ending July 10, 2006 members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 246 incidents.

Ten Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period for various criminal code offences. Eight people were arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Act for public intoxication. Officers investigated 8 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On July 11 at approximately 2:30 a.m. an 18 year old male was arrested for breaching an officer in charge undertaking. At the time of the arrest the male was in possession of a red CCM bicycle model XR3. The bicycle was new and had a nelly sticker on the fork serial # PRS 0216077. Anyone with information with reference to this bicycle is asked to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.

During the past week officers have been busy investigating several mischiefs throughout the city, e.g. damaged vehicles, broken windows, spray paint on buildings and lawn ornaments being broken. We are asking the public if they see or hear any unusual activity in their neighbourhood to call police at 613-342-0127.

On June 26, 2006, the Brockville Police responded to several calls in the area of Garden and Pearl Streets of a disturbance in front of a residence on Pearl Street. On police arrival, a 32 year old male was located bleeding at the intersection and advised police he had been stabbed. He was conveyed to Brockville General Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released later the same night.

The scene was contained for a period of time during the evening while investigators searched the area and conducted interviews. It was learned earlier in the evening there was an argument between several people earlier in the evening on Pearl Street when the 32 year old victim arrived on scene and attempted to intervene on behalf of one of the participants. A physical altercation between the accused and victim took place resulting in the injuries.

The accused, 22 year old Ryan Vincent Selleck, surrendered to police and was arrested without incident shortly after police arrival and was taken into custody. He made a brief court appearance yesterday, charged with Aggravated Assault and Breach of Undertaking, and was remanded into custody until Friday, June 30th, 2006.

During the week ending June 26, 2006, Brockville Police Service responded to 263 calls for service.

Forty-eight Highway Traffic Act charges were laid. Thirteen people were charged under the Liquor Licence Act and Criminal Code totals are not available due to the ongoing investigation involving the arrest of the 3rd bank robbery suspect.

Police investigated eleven motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries.

Police are still seeking missing persons, Sergio Morrone, who was reported missing June 20th, Morrone was apparently on his way to Toronto.

During the week ending June 19, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 253 incidents.

Eighteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Fifty-four Highway Traffic Act charges were laid. Twelve people were charged under the Liquor Licence Act. Officers investigated 16 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On Saturday, June 17, 2006, at 12:02 pm, the Brockville Police Service Marine Unit assisted in rescuing 12 people from the water after their boat capsized during the dragon boat races. No injuries were sustained.

During this week our traffic enforcement initiative "All Hands on Deck" will be taking place. Speeding infractions, community safety zone infractions, and stop sign violations will be the focus.

Also during this week officers will be assisting Canadian Pacific Police in doing a blitz on rail safety.

Once again with the warm weather upon us, hundreds of pedestrians and cyclists are using our roadways. 60% of all collisions occur after dark. Reflectors are a proven method to make pedestrians and cyclists visible at distances sufficient for motorists to slow down or stop. It is also the law for cyclists to have working lights at night. We ask our drivers to please share the roadway when meeting and overtaking cyclists. The Brockville Police also stress that pet owners place reflectors on collars and leashes.

Our four Bike Patrol Officers are again handing out Dairy Queen ice treat coupons to children that use hand signals, wear helmets and obey all traffic rules while cycling. Chief King states "Road safety is a shared responsibility".

Let's work together to keep our community safe.

During the week ending June 12, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 263 incidents.

Ten Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences.

Forty-two Highway Traffic Act charges were laid, and 5 people were charged under the Liquor Licence Act.
Officers investigated 14 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On Friday, June 16, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service will join local police officers in the annual Torch Run in support of Special Olympics. Eastern team representatives Brockville Police Constable Jeff Wiwchar and Gananoque Ontario Provincial Police Constable Stacey Cooper have been running for numerous days from Hawkesbury and making their way to Brockville.

The Brockville run will start at 11:00 a.m. at McEwens Gas Station on King Street West. This caravan of vehicles and runners will travel down King Street to Court House Avenue making their way to Stewart Boulevard north to Home Hardware. At Home Hardware at approximately 11:45 a.m. Special Olympics athletes and participating police officers will host a BBQ and will sell hats and t-shirts for $20 each raising money for local Special Olympic teams.

This marks the 20th anniversary of the Special Olympics which is the charity of choice for police agencies across Canada. Over the last 20 years millions of dollars have been raised for this worthwhile cause. We encourage the public to come by Home Hardware at noon hour on Friday, June 16, 2006, to purchase a hamburger / hot dog with all proceeds going to our local Special Olympic athletes.

The Brockville Police would like to thank Home Hardware, Rick’s Butcher Shop and LOEB for their support for this event.

Update on the previous news release issued by the Brockville Police Service on June 7, 2006, with reference to the two missing girls, Vanessa Rosevold, age 5 and Victoria Rosevold, age 4. Both girls are safe and are in the custody of the Children's Aid Society in North Vancouver.

Derek Rosevold, father of the two girls, has turned himself into the North Vancouver RCMP detachment. Officers from the Brockville Police Service will be attending to North Vancouver to execute the Canada Wide warrant and he will be escorted back to Brockville.

The Brockville Police Service is asking for the assistance of the public to be on the lookout for two missing girls. The girls were on a visit with their father, Derek Rosevold, when they were not returned home to their mother as previously arranged. The girls are Vanessa Rosevold, age 5, blonde shoulder length hair, blue eyes, a gap between her two front teeth and Victoria Rosevold, age 4, short blonde hair and blue eyes. They will be traveling with their father in a red Ford Escort Wagon, British Columbia licence plate 059HEV. The car has a Canadian flag in the driver's side rear window. Anyone seeing these girls or this car, is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 342-0127.

During the week ending June 5, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 240 incidents.

Seven Criminal Code charges were laid which included 3 people arrested and charged with impaired driving.

Sixty Highway Traffic Act charges were laid for various highway traffic act infractions.

Eight people were arrested and charged for Liquor Licence Act infractions.

During the week ending May 29, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Services responded to a total of 222 incidents.

Eight Criminal Code charges were laid primarily for breaching court orders. Fourteen motor vehicle collisions were investigated with no serious injuries reported. Forty-one traffic tickets were issued for various Highway Traffic Act violations. Eight people were charged under the Liquor Licence Act.

During the week ending May 22, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 237 incidents.

Twelve Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences. Eight charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act for various infractions. Officers investigated eight motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported and laid 46 charges under the Highway Traffic Act for various offences.

There is presently a telemarketing campaign ongoing in the Brockville area with the caller identifying themselves as being with the Brockville Police Association. The Brockville Police Service would like to inform the community that these are out ot town callers and are not from the Brockville Police Service or from the Brockville Police Association and we are very concerned with their aggressive approach to our residents and businesses.

The Brockville Police Service is presently investigating a robbery at the Scotiabank, 329 Stewart Blvd., on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 10:40 am.

Two males, mid 20's/early 30's, entered the bank, approached the teller and demanded cash. An undisclosed amount of cash was turned over and they fled running southbound on Stewart Plaza.

Suspect #1 - Male, white, stocky build, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses, black beard, armed with a handgun.

Suspect #2 - Male, white, slender build, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, lighter ballcap with hoody pulled over ballcap, black beard, armed with a handgun.

No injuries were sustained.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det. Cst. Tom Fournier at 342-0127, ext 4258 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477

During the week ending May 15, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 246 incidents.

Twenty-two Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences. Six arrests were made under the Liquor Licence Act for various infractions. Officers investigated 13 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

With the nice weather upon us and more people riding their bicycles on our streets a reminder "A bicycle is a vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act, and must obey all rules: Hand signals to be used and must be on a roadway."

Also a reminder to motorists to ensure their licence plates on their vehicles are clean and free from dirt and rust and not obstructed in anyway.

The Brockville Police Service will issue bicycle licences on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We also require the bicycle owner to find the serial number prior to attending which will speed up the process. The Brockville Police Service will not issue bicycle licence plates outside of these listed times.

This year the Brockville Police Service will celebrate Police and Community Safety Week May 14 to 20, 2006. This annual event is dedicated to promoting crime prevention recognition and awareness of policing services in our community.

This year’s theme is Safer Communities (Police and Communities working together). A number of events are planned to work with our youth, seniors and citizens in promoting this theme, although we do this continually throughout the year, in partnership with our community.

On May 15, 2006, at Westminster School the Brockville Police Service will kick off Police and Community Safety Week by recognizing Westminster as the top fundraising school during the recent Cops & Rockers fundraiser for the skate board park. Not only did Westminster raise the most money but they also had a student that was the top fund raiser. At this time Chief King and other officers will celebrate with the school and give them a plaque in recognition of their support.

On May 17, 2006, at noon hour at Sherwood Park Manor Sergeant Locke will do a presentation to the volunteers, staff and residents of this nursing home on the history of the Brockville Police Service. This is also open to the public to attend.

The next event will be held on May 18, 2006, at Vanier Public School at 12:30 p.m. This will be a Risk Watch safety day where officers from Brockville Police, nurses from the Health Unit, and fire prevention officers from the Fire Department will attend to demonstrate pedestrian safety by going on a pedestrian safety walk and then returning to the gymnasium where Bike Patrol Constables Ferguson and Hayes will demonstrate safe cycling practices, use of helmets and how to check a bicycle to show the children proper bicycle safety.

Once again the Brockville Police Service is participating in the first sidewalk sale of the year through numerous police displays on May 27, 2006. These displays will include a forensics CSI crime scene, court services, community safety, marine, K9 and bicycles in the downtown core from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Police will also be assisting the Kinette Club in a Child ID clinic from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum.

The Brockville Police Service wishes to thank our community for your support throughout the year, assisting our officers with information, cooperating with requests for assistance, sponsoring safety programs, and valuing the role of a community police service.

We also ask for increased adherence to our traffic laws, in particular, adhering to speed limits, respecting traffic signals and generally driving in a safe manner to ensure we can continue to reduce traffic collisions and avoid preventable injuries or fatalities.

During the week ending May 8, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 233 incidents.

Eight Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Seven people were arrested and charged under the Liquor Licence Act. Officers charged 68 people under the Highway Traffic Act for various infractions. Thirteen motor vehicle collisions ere investigated with no serious injuries reported.

During this week officers will be assigned to "All Hands on Deck'. They will be focusing on all Highway Traffic Act infractions throughout the City.

During the week ending May 1, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 204 incidents.

Four Criminal Code charges were laid which included 1 person charged with impaired driving. Six people were arrested and charged with public intoxication. Thirty-eight Highway Traffic Act charges were laid for various infractions.

Officers investigated 14 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.
Brockville Police Service is investigating a missing person report. Kenneth Decristoforo, 20 years old, last seen wearing a green/beige camouflage coat, black shoes, green track pants and has both ears pierced. He was last seen at his residence at 58 Davison Avenue, Brockville, on Friday, April 28, 2006. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 342-0127.

On Sunday, April 30, 2006, a 2004 International transport tractor, Ontario licence plate PL5779 was reported stolen from the parking lot at 3049 Jefferson Drive.

Currently, we are investigating the slashing of tires of 10 vehicles while parked on Hartley Street. These incidents occurred overnight of April 30 - May 1, 2006. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 342-0127.

During the week ending April 24, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 211 incidents.

Twelve Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period and included two people arrested and charged with impaired driving.

Seventy-six Highway Traffic Act charges were laid for various infractions. Four people were arrested and charged for public intoxication under the Liquor Licence Act. Officers investigated 4 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

In Canada last year more than 100 people were killed and about 75 injured in railway grade crossing incidents or while trespassing on railway property. Most of these incidents could have been prevented, and education is the key.

This year Constable Sam Masanotti of the CN Police and Sergeant Doug Locke, Community Safety Officer for the Brockville Police Service, addressed all elementary students and secondary students in our area. Children received the Operation Lifesaver Program from these trained officers who also took safety walks to level crossings with teachers, principals and emergency staff.

The secondary school students from St. Mary, Thousand Islands Secondary School and Brockville Collegiate Institute were bused to Proctor & Gamble for a mock train event. They also watched the Smart Risk Hero’s Show at their schools. This was followed up with safety blitzes at level crossings to prevent people from trespassing.

On Wednesday, April 26, 2006, the CN Police and Brockville Police Service will have five officers working during the safety blitz as follows:

- Grade crossing Perth Street – 8:00 am to 10:00 am
- Grade crossing Park Street – 8:30 am to 9:30 am
- Grade crossing Ormond Street – 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon
- Grade crossing Bartholomew Street – 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon

We need your cooperation at all times at level crossings. Please obey all railway warnings and signs and never move until the flashing lights stop operating.

What is Operation Lifesaver? Operation Lifesaver, a project of the Railway Association of Canada and of Transport Canada in cooperation with the Canada Safety Council and the Provincial Safety Councils / Leagues is designed to create an awareness by the general public of the potential hazards of rail / highway crossings, aimed at reducing accidents and resulting fatalities, personal injuries and material damages

During the week ending April 10, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 188 incidents.

Eight charges were laid under the Criminal Code which included 1 person charged with impaired driving.

Four charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act, and 41 charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act.

A total of 11 motor vehicle accidents were investigated with no major injuries reported.

With the increasing frequency of pleasant weather, motorists are reminded to pay extra attention to cyclists who are once again sharing our roads. As well, extra care should be taken around parks, schools, and in residential areas due to the increased likelihood of pedestrian traffic and children being out enjoying the warm weather.

During the week ending April 3, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 189 incidents.

Six charges were laid under the Criminal Code, which included 1 person charged with impaired driving. Two charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act, and forty-one charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act.

On Sunday, April 2, 2006, a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence in Brockville. It was later learned that it had been recovered in the Mallorytown area by the O.P.P.. The vehicle had been involved in a motor vehicle collision. As a result charges are being laid by the O.P.P. for possession of stolen property.

On April 7th, the “Cops and Rockers” Much Music Video Dance is being held at Thousand Islands Secondary School The dance is for students in Grades 6, 7, 8, and 9. To be eligible to attend the dance, students had to obtain financial pledges. The proceeds from the dance are being used in part for the construction of the skateboard park at the Memorial Centre. The Brockville Police Service has been involved in organizing this event. We, at the police department, understand that skateboarding is a major sport for the youth in out community. We feel it is important that the skateboard park funding needs to be reached. This will ensure that the youth in the City of Brockville have a safe environment in which to hone their skills in skateboarding.

Spring has certainly arrived and with it boats are beginning to appear in the area waterways. Please ensure your boat is properly equipped with all necessary safety gear. Please be aware that the frigid waters pose an extreme risk during this time of the year. If you are an early season boater make sure you tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return. Be aware of floating debris that is more prevalent in the water at this time of year, logs and broken pieces of floating docks can definitely harm your vessel.

Remember, that drinking alcohol and operating a boat do not mix.

For rules related to the safe operation and equipping your boat, feel free to contact the Brockville Police Service for more information.

Safe Community Coalition of Brockville & District in partnership with the Brockville Police, O.P.P., and VON Brockville, Leeds and Grenville branch invites you to a presentation on “Abuse and Neglect of the Older Person.”

The Ministry of Safety and Correctional Services funded Safe Community Coalition of Brockville and District at $16,500 grant enabling the coalition to partner with the Brockville Police, O.P.P., and VON of Brockville, Leeds & Grenville branch in providing educational sessions to 27 VON diner’s club’s, 1- VON Smart Exercise programs, VON training sessions, 5 S.A.I.L. (Seniors Assistance to Independent Living) and two open sessions for seniors, their caregivers and the community at large.

The 'abuse and neglect of older persons' is a growing and under-reported problem according to law enforcement agencies and community organizations. Demographics show that the potential for elder abuse will keep growing. This presentation will consist of the many forms of elder abuse such as physical, financial and psychological, as well as neglect. Seniors ma also be susceptible to the theft or exploitation of their money, property or other assets through telemarketing, internet and mail scams.

Come out and join jus for a very informative education session on:

Thursday, March 30, 2006, from 1”30 – 2:30 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 180 Park Street, Brockville

or

Friday, March 31, 2006, from 10:00 – 11:00 am, at the Athens Christian Reform Church, Henry Street, Athens

This presentation is free of charge. Light refreshments.

During the week ending March 27, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 200 incidents.

Seven Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal code offences.

Fifty-two Highway Traffic Act charges were laid during the time period officers investigated eight motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

During the week ending March 20, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 208 incidents.

Fourteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Officers investigated 10 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

With March Break over and school resumed, officers will continue to enforce the "All Hands on Deck" focusing on speed and other highway Traffic Act infractions.

Project "Islander" is a joint-forces drug enforcement team comprised of investigators from the Ontario Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Section, Brockville Police Service, Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Gananoque Police.

On the 15th of March, 2006, members of the joint forces drug enforcement team known as "Project Islander" executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act search warrant at an apartment on Brock Street in the City of Brockville.

At approximately 10:00pm, officers from Project Islander along with the Brockville Police Warrant Services Unit attended the apartment and located a quantity of cocaine, marihuana, psilocybin and cash.

Ronald Flanigan, age 31 and Claude Melbourne, age 19, are both charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking X3, while Daniel Moss, age 20, James Curson, age 24, Daniel Todd, age 23 and Alia Como, age 24 are all charged with possession of a controlled substance.

All are to appear in Ontario Court Provincial Division in Brockville on the 21st of April, 2006, to answer to the charges.

During the week ending March 13, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 186 incidents.

Eight Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Forty-two people were charged under the Highway Traffic Act for various infractions. Officers investigated 8 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

We are currently investigating the theft of a green 2002 Ford Taurus, Ontario licence plate number AMZE840. This vehicle was stolen over the weekend from the parking lot of Pure Fitness on North Augusta Road.

Brockville Police are investigating a purse snatching on Monday, March 6th, 2006, at approximately 5:15 pm. A 61 year old female was knocked to the ground and her purse taken. The location was Mrs. B's Variety Store at 61 King Street East. The suspect is described as a male in his mid to late teens, tall, wearing a grey coat with red trim.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen anything to contact the Brockville Police Service at 342-0127.

During the week ending March 6, 2006, Brockville Police Service attended to 202 incidents.

There were four Criminal Code charges laid during this period. Eighty charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act for various traffic violations. Seven charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act.

Officers investigated 15 motor vehicle collisions.

On Sunday, March 5, 2006, between 7:45 and 10:15 am, a 1991 Dodge Spirit 4-door, red, bearing Ontario licence AKVP553, was stolen from a parking lot at 274 Ormond Street. If anyone has any information concerning the theft of this vehicle they are asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 342-0127.

On Tuesday, March 7, 2006, from 6 pm until 9 pm, the Brockville Police Service, VIPP team from St. Lawrence College and three elementary students are holding a Child ID clinic at the Wal-Mart Store, 1942 Parkedale Avenue. These cards are very useful in the event that a child is missing or abducted. They also are a good from of identification to be used when traveling during the March break.

COPS and Rockers is a Brockville Police Service partnership to assist local youth to raise money for the new Brockville Skate Park which will benefit from all proceeds.

We are asking for a $5 minimum donation for these cards at this event.

During the week ending February 27, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 225 incidents.

Twenty Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. During this time period a total of 45 Highway Traffic Act tickets were issued for various Highway Traffic Act infractions.

Officers were busy on Saturday, February 25, during our latest heavy snowfall. Nineteen motor vehicle collisions were investigated with no serious injuries reported.

Chief Barry King announced today that the Brockville Police Service has secured a Cops and Rockers MuchMusic Video dance party to be held at the Thousand Island Secondary School for grades 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Friday, April 7th 2006. "We are all motivated through the belief in Asset Building & Character Education for our youth, and are demonstrating to young people that we do value and care for them," announced Chief King.

Students will be admitted to the April 7th dance by raising a minimum $20.00 in pledges to help support the new Brockville Skate-Park to be built at Memorial Park.

The City of Brockville has a committee chaired by Councillor Louise Severson who has Championed the idea along with Brockville Recreation & Parks Director David Morgan. The City has also hired a specialist Skate-Park designer from Vancouver. Part of making the project a reality requires that the Brockville and area community at large raises $70,000 of the total cost.

"Our goal is to help our youth raise $20,000 from this exciting fundraiser as their contribution towards the $70,000.00 required from the community. We are also pleased to help provide local youth with opportunities outside of school to develop their skills and interests in skateboarding as well as the opportunity to be with other youth and interact in a fun and skill based activity. This is exactly the type of activity that we know a number of our youth enjoy, and it provides our officers a tremendous opportunity to build non-authoritative relationships with them on their terms... a MuchMusic Video Dance. This is working with and valuing our youth. They may be only 20% of our population, but they are 100% of our future," added Chief King.

More than a dozen Police officers will assist volunteers to chaperon the dance and also participate on the dance floor with the students, insuring a safe, healthy and fun night for everyone.

Cops and Rockers.com was created by Ron Chénier, President of Ron Chénier & Associates Inc. headquartered in Cornwall, Ontario, based on Chénier's long standing association with the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run fundraising activities. "The program objectives are really three fold", said Chénier on hand at the Brockville Golf and Country Club Tuesday, making the official announcement.

"First of all, the spirit of the program is to build relationships between police officers and the students. This actually gives them a friend to turn to if they ever need to in the future. Secondly, we wanted this to support a cause of the local Chief's choosing, not ours, and thirdly, we definitely wanted to ensure that 100 percent of the funds raised from the pledge sheets directly benefits the local cause... yes that's 100 percent!", adds Chénier.

Chénier explained that to ensure that 100% of all the monies stays locally, his company ensures that all costs are covered as they secure corporate support to cover cost such as printing costs, gifts for the top fundraisers, the cost of MuchMusic, administration etc...He also thanked both of Scotiabank's Brockville branch managers, Brian Preston and Brenda Hill, for their generous support as Title Sponsor, as well as Bell Canada's Community Affairs team Cheryl Burwash and Sandy Clement for their support and sponsorship as the Gift Presenting Sponsor.

"Scotia in Cornwall sponsored the events that allowed Cornwall to raise a total of $26,000.00 for their youth last year, and when we heard the event was coming to Brockville, we jumped on the idea of supporting", said Branch Manager Brian Preston. "We know there are costs for these events, and by supporting Cops and Rockers directly, we are helping ensure that 100% of the funds that will be raised from the pledge sheets will stay locally", added Brenda Hill, Stewart Blvd., Manager.

"At Bell, we understand that connecting with, and supporting the youth of our communities is critical. We must ensure that the young people of today are given the tools that they need in order to be successful. As a society, our long-term success can only be measured by the success of the next generation," said Sandy Clement, Bell Canada Manager, Community Affairs Eastern Ontario.

By raising a minimum $20.00 in total pledges, the students receive a personalized and numbered Cops and Rockers dance pass and a chance to win exciting prizes. Through the generous support of many local sponsors, many prizes will also be given away during the dance, and the top three fundraisers will receive a Sony PSP valued at $400.00, a MP3 player and a digital camera. Chief King has earmarked 80% of the funds raised at Brockville's event for the new Skate-Park, while the remaining 20% of the funds will go directly to the participating schools. The more funds a specific school raises, the more they will receive. Please visit www.copsandrockers.com for more details and photos of past events.

Brockville is fortunate that the Upper Canada District School Board, the Catholic School Board of Eastern Ontario and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est de l'Ontario are fully supportive to the extent that all 8 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and École élémentaire catholique Ange-Gabriel French school are enthusiastically participating and will be attending with a teacher and two students from each school who will be acting as local Champions for this event.

For further information Contact:
Sergeant Doug Locke, Community Safety Officer
Brockville Police
(613) 342-0127 Ext: 4228
Fax: (613) 342-0452
0r
Detective Constable Paul Ladouceur
Brockville Police Service
(613) 342-0127 Ext: 4224
Or
Christiane Taylor, Administrative Assistant,
Cops and Rockers, Ron Chénier & Associates Inc.
Toll Free 1-888-243-6437
(Local (613) 932-1007)

On Friday, February 17, 2006, from 3 pm - 6 pm, the Brockville Police Service and VIPP team from St. Lawrence College are holding a Child ID clinic at the Wal-Mart Store, 1942 Parkedale Avenue. These cards are very useful in the event that a child is missing or abducted. They also are a good form of identification to be used when traveling.

COPS & Rockers is a Brockville Police Service partnership to assist local youth to raise money for the new Brockville Skate Park which will benefit from all proceeds.

We are asking for a $5 minimum donation for these cards at this event.

On Monday, February 13, 2006, at approximately 4:40 pm, officers attended to the Kensington Pharmacy, 1275 Kensington Parkway with reference to a robbery.

A male person, 5'8" to 6', slim build, wearing black coat and a cloth over his face entered the pharmacy spoke with the cashier indicating he had a gun in a glove and demanded morphine and left on foot northbound on Kensington Parkway.

Our K-9 Unite, Sep and Cst. Grant, was on the scene and picked up a track which is being investigated.

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

During the week ending February 13, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 155 incidents.

Twenty-five Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Eighty people were charged under the Highway Traffic Act for various traffic infractions. Officers investigated 9 motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

On Friday, February 10, 2006, at approximately 5:25 pm, a male suspect entered the Bank of Montreal situated at 1 Wall Street in the City of Brockville and demanded money from the tellers. The male stated that he had a gun, but no weapon was seen. He obtained a quantity of Canadian and American currency and fled on foot. Attempts to locate the male using the K-9 were unsuccessful. The suspect is described as male, white, 5'7", slender face and slim build. At the time he was wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt, jeans, sunglasses and a fake moustache. Anyone with any information related to this incident is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service.

On Saturday, February 11, 2006, at approximately 7:22 pm, Brockville Police were called to the Wal-Mart store on Parkedale Avenue with reference to two suspicious males. The males had left the store when the credit card they were using was called into question. While on route to the store, Cst. Serge Landry stopped a vehicle matching the description given as the one the suspects were operating. As a result of the investigation a large quantity of high end clothing, perfume and electronic devices were recovered from a tan Pontiac van which the subjects had rented from Toronto. Police also recovered 5 credit cards which were obtained illegally and a large sum of US monies. The investigation is ongoing and could take some time to find out how many areas these subjects visited. Two males, age 33 years are to appear in court today (Monday) for a bail hearing. Both parties are Citizens of Mexico.

Our traffic enforcement initiative "All Hands on Deck" will be targeting speeding, stop light infractions, and stop sign infractions during this week so, motorists be aware.

"Reminder" ensure your windows are clear of any ice buildup before leaving for your destination.

During the week ending February 6, 2005, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 217 incidents.

Twenty-nine Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences. Officers investigated eleven motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

With reference to our news release on the disappearance of Reginald James Lennon, he has been seen in the Toronto area and is no longer classified as a missing person but a person to locate.

On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 10:15 am, officers attended to a 911 call in the area of Blockhouse Island with reference to a person shouting for help. Officers attended the area where Constable Tom Nappo observed a male person in the water at the west end of the island. Constable Garry Dunklin and Constable Peter Mastin immediately attended the area to assist in the rescue. As a result of all 3 officers putting their own lives at risk, Patrick Alair, 75 years of Maitland was pulled from the water and taken to the Brockville General Hospital suffering from hypothermia. Mr. Alair had gone to Blockhouse Island and had dropped his glove over the railing. He attempted to retrieve his glove, lost his footing due to the bad ice condition and fell into the water. The Brockville Police Service would like to thank the public who called the police and for the assistance at the scene.

On January 6, 2006, the Brockville Police Service investigated two random assaults which occurred within the City of Brockville. These particular assaults were troubling as the victims were selected at random and swarmed by the 5 suspects.

As a result of the investigation, 5 individuals have been arrested for the offence of assault and charges have been laid. Three adults from Prescott and Brockville along with two young offenders face criminal proceedings and their first court appearance will be February 24, 2006.

The Brockville Police Service continues to advise that the 'Cash for Guns' campaign is not only for illegal guns but also for anyone who has guns and wants them disposed of can call the Brockville Police Service and an officer will attend and convey the weapon for disposal. REMINDER - WE DON'T WANT PEOPLE BRINGING IN WEAPONS THEMSELVES.

During the week ending January 30, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 188 incidents.

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

On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 9:20 am, a report was taken on the theft of a 1988 red 4 X 4 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, Ontario licence plate number VT9 802. This vehicle was stolen during the night of January 28 - 29 from the parking lot at 245 Park Street in Brockville.

During the week ending January 23, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service responded to a total of 174 incidents.

Eighteen Criminal Code charges were laid for various offences, fifty-three charges were laid under the Provincial Offences Act. A total of six motor vehicle collisions were investigated.

REMINDER - With the recent warmer than usual temperatures, people should be aware to stay away from creeks and ponds which may appear to be frozen. Also don't walk close to any body of water as there is still some ice alongside with may result in your slipping on the ice and could fall into the water.

On January 18, 2006, members of the "Project Islander" drug enforcement team executed two search warrants within the City of Brockville.

At approximately 7:30 pm, officers from Project Islander along with the Brockville Police Warrant Services Unit attended an apartment dwelling at 16 King Street East and located a quantity of marihuana, cocaine, cash and stolen property.

Jamie Mallette (age 25) is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and Breach of Probation Charges.

At approximately 9:30 pm, a second drug warrant was executed at an apartment at 52 James Street West. At this location a quantity of marihuana, hashish, cocaine and prescribed drugs were seized.

Randy Bowes (age 42) is charged with four counts of drug possesion.

All are to appear on the 24th of February, 2006, Ontario Court Provincial Divisions - Brockville to answer to the charges.

During the week ending January 16, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 261 incidents.

Seventeen Criminal Code charges were laid for various criminal offences.

Officers investigated 20 motor vehicle collisions with no injuries reported.

On January 12th, 2006, at 4 o'clock the Brockville Police received a complaint that a 10-year old female was walking home from school on James Street, Brockville, at which time she was approached by a male in a blue full-size vehicle. This male was described as being in his early 20's with light brown spiked hair and wearing sunglasses. He had on a blue fleece as well. The car was blue in colour with a grey interior. This male offered the child money to do him a favour. The child ignored him and kept walking. This vehicle was last seen westbound on James Street. This incident had occurred at 3:45 pm.

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

During the week ending January 9, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service responded to a total of 226 incidents.

Twenty-one Criminal Code charges were laid along with twenty-five Highway Traffic Act charges and eight charges under the Liquor Licence Act being laid.

On Tuesday, January 3, 2006, two pedestrians were struck by a westbound vehicle traveling on King Street West. Both pedestrians were treated and released from Brockville General Hospital with minor injuries. No charges were laid in relation to the accident.

On January 7, 2006, Thomas MacQuarrie, 44 years old of Brockville was arrested after being found in a stolen vehicle on Parkedale Avenue near the box stores. The man had just stolen gasoline from a north end gas station. He was operating a 1993 Mercury Villager with Quebec licence plates which had been stolen from Ottawa.

On January 8, 2006, a man was arrested for possession of a stolen car. The car was stopped late Sunday afternoon on Elm Street in the City's south end. The vehicle was a 2001 Silver BMW, which had been reported stolen in the Hamilton area. A Hamilton area man is being held for a bail hearing on Monday, January 9, 2006 in relation to this incident.

City Police want to remind you to stay off the ice. What ice there may be on creeks, ponds and the St. Lawrence River is NOT SAFE. This week will continue to be mild and the ice will continue to be unsafe.

During the week ending January 1, 2006, members of the Brockville Police Service attended to a total of 160 incidents.

Sixteen Criminal Code charges were laid during this time period for various criminal offences.

Nineteen Highway Traffic Act charges and two Liquor Licence Act charges were also laid during this time period.

Officers investigated ten motor vehicle collisions with no serious injuries reported.

Sixty-five vehicles were ticketed as a result of parking on city streets contrary to the overnight parking ban. Tickets will be issued and vehicles towed between the hours of 2am and 7am. If vehicles are parked on city streets as these vehicles hamper the efforts of snow removal crews.

On Sunday, January 1st, at approximately 8:15pm, Cst. Tom VanDroffelaar caught thieves in the act of taking a quantity of steel valued at over $6,400 from Outokumpu Stainless Tubular Products located at 180 Laurier Blvd. Two males were arrested at the scene and the steel recovered. Charged with theft over $5,000 are two 39 year old Kingston men, Stephen Baksi and James Pilgrim. Pilgrim is also charged with breaching his recognizance as a result of the incident.