Brockville Police Reports – July 26th to 28th

Brockville – Police reports from the Brockville Police Service from July 26th to 28th, 2024.

Over the weekend including July 26, 2024 – July 28, 2024, the Brockville Police Service responded to 152 calls for service. In that time there were eight arrests made, three mental health apprehensions and three people held for bail. This resulted in 16 Criminal Code and 18 traffic-related charges issued, with a focus on speeding.

Impaired Operation on the Water

On July 26, 2024, at about 6:15 pm, police received information of a 25-year-old, male who had been consuming alcohol and is operating a Sea-doo on the river. Police located the male once back on shore, and an alcohol breath screening demand was given.

The male, however, refused to provide a sample. Since refusal of a breath demand carries the same penalties as impaired driving itself, the male subject was charged with failure or refusal to comply with the demand and the Sea-doo was impounded. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Impaired Driver Fails to Remain at the Scene

On July 26, 2024, at about 9:30 pm, police received multiple calls regarding a vehicle that struck several other vehicles, in the area of George St. The suspect vehicle was observed fleeing the area. The vehicle was described as having lost a wheel and driving on the rim as it fled.

Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle, abandoned in the rear parking lot of The Bar, on King St. W. The driver of the vehicle was identified at the scene to be a 55-year-old, male. He was located within that area and believed to be intoxicated by alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing. There it was confirmed that he was over the legal limit, while he was operating the vehicle.

The vehicle was impounded, the driver’s licence was suspended and charged with operation while impaired, operation with blood alcohol concentration over 80mg, dangerous driving and failure to stop after an accident. He was released with conditions and a future court date.

Intoxicated Male Becomes Assaultive

On July 27, 2024, at about 2:00 am, police received a report of an intoxicated male lying on the ground in the area of Water St. and St. Andrew St. Officers attended and located a very intoxicated, 28-year-old, male. Officers were attempting to find alternate arrangements for the subject, however, there were few options and little cooperation from the subject.

Officers then placed him under arrest for being intoxicated in a public place so they could monitor him, as he was in no condition to care for himself. At that time, the subject became combative with the officers. He kicked, spit, bit and made numerous threats to kill the officers who were attempting to help him. The male was held for a bail hearing for the offences of three counts of assaulting a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer and uttering threats.

Arrest Made After Male Throwing Rocks at Random Citizens

On July 28, 2024, at about 9:00 pm, police received a 911 call in regards to two young females being followed by a 52-year-old, male in the area of Stewart Blvd. The two females did not know as to who the male was. Investigation revealed that the male was yelling various slurs and throwing rocks at the two females. Officers attended quickly and located the male involved. Due to the concerning nature of his behaviour, he was charged with assault with a weapon and held for a bail hearing.