Police Seize Over $1,800.00 in Drugs and Cash

May 16, 2012

Street Crimes Unit Arrests Male Trafficker on Electric Bike

On Tuesday May 15th, 2012 shortly before 2:00 p.m. the Brantford Street Crimes Unit arrested a male at the corner of Terrace Hill Street and Broad Street.

The accused was found to be in possession of 17 1/2 Oxycontin 80mg pills, and 1 hydromorph pill. The street value of the pills is over $1,400. Police also seized over $450 cash.

Kenneth Bruce MACDONALD, 35yrs, of Henry Street, Brantford is charged with:

-Trafficking in a Controlled Substance

-Possession for the Purpose X2

-Possession of Property obtained by Crime

The male was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information on drug-related activities is asked to contact Sergeant Brad Loveday of the Brantford Police Service Street Crimes Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

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Police Make Arrest after Cab Driver Robbed

May 16, 2012

Police Recover Cab Drivers Money Stolen From Robbery.

On May 16, 2012, shortly before 1:00 a.m. a female approached a City Cab driver for a taxi ride home. When the cab reached the area of Peel Street and Arthur Street, the passenger asked the driver to slow the cab down. The female reached down in the area of the driver’s feet and grabbed his money bag. A struggle followed where the female accused opened the cab door attempting to flee the moving car. The taxi then struck a fence located at the corner of Peel Street and Arthur Street.

The struggle continued where the victim driver began calling out for community assistance. A witness heard the yelling and attended the area to offer assistance. The female accused tore open the money bag, grabbed the cash inside the bag and fled the scene. The witness followed the female and led police to her location.

Police arrested the accused and located the stolen money. The accused provided a false name.

Fatima Hussein ELASMAR 31 yrs, of Arthur Street, Brantford is charged with Obstruct Police and Robbery.

ELASMAR was held for a bail hearing.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

“Working in Partnership with our Community to Prevent Crime”

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Police Witness Drug Trafficking

May 16, 2012

Brantford Police Street Crime Unit arrests two persons in downtown core.

On Tuesday May 15th, 2012, the Brantford Police Street Crimes Unit attended in the area of Nelson Street and Charlotte Street. Officers observed two persons involved in a drug deal. As a result a male and female were arrested. Police located 5 Fentanyl patches and seized over $200.

Joseph Alan WINTER, 35yrs of Grey Street, Brantford is charged with, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and Possessing Property Obtained by Crime.

Alison Lea PROWSE, 50yrs, of Market Street, Paris is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
 
Both persons have been released with upcoming court dates.

Anyone with information on drug-related activities is asked to contact Sergeant Brad Loveday of the Brantford Police Service Street Crimes Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

“Crime Prevention through Proactive Policing”

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Off Duty Brantford Police Officer Arrests 3 Youths- Arson

May 15, 2012

(12-18051)
A Brantford Police Officer is being credited with preventing further damage and destruction to new homes under construction.

On Saturday May 12, 2012 around 8:00 p.m. an off duty Brantford Police observed 3 youths leaving a home on Lambert Crescent. The Officer approached and arrested the youths after observing them on a path of destruction. The youths had been inside a home which was still under construction and tipped over a port-a-potty.

The home which had been entered by the three youths had also filled with smoke. Three separate fires had been set on the upper level. The fire department attended and also located a smoldering broom in the basement.

One youth was found to be in possession of a lighter and a package of cigarettes. Further investigation revealed that there was a second home under construction in the area which was damaged.

As a result of this investigation on May 14, 2012 two 12 year old youths and one 13 year old were charged with Break and Enter, Arson and Mischief over $5, 000.00.

The Brantford Police are urging parents to speak with their children in regards to this incident, and remind them to never go into an abandoned building. Notwithstanding the cost to owners for repairing damage to property there is a risk to the fire starters. The children setting the fires could become trapped in a building and overcome by smoke.

Citizens with information regarding these matters are asked to contact Detective Jim Sawkins at 519-756-0113 ext 2273 or Detective Dave Minutillo at 519-756-0113 ext 2266.

People who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web-tip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

“Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

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Brantford Police Participate in 2012 Canada Road Safety Week

May 15, 2012

 
May 14-21, 2012, marks Canada Road Safety Week, a national campaign to make

Canada's roads the safest in the world.

The focus during Canada Road Safety Week will be on behaviours that reduce risks for drivers, passengers and other road users: sober and alert driving, seat belt use, and refraining from all aspects of aggressive driving. This week has been strategically chosen, as it is the first "summer" long weekend. People are traveling more and traffic collisions are more frequent.

The Brantford Police Service will join the numerous other police agencies across Canada in participating in this road safety initiative. It is an enforcement-driven initiative designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures and ultimately, to save lives. Educating the public in safe driving practices is a priority.

"Anyone can become a victim of unsafe driving. Whether it is direct involvement or association through a loved one." says Media Relations Officer Nat Laing. "Police agencies across the country are joining together on this project because they have seen the devastation, and know that this initiative is essential to achieve safer streets and highways."

In Brantford, there have been 5 deaths and 12 serious injuries since 2010 related to vehicle collisions. These are just numbers; however they represent a lot of pain and heartache for members of our community.

The Brantford Police Service will be performing strict enforcement within our City.  Citizens can expect to see an increase in RIDE checks, speed, unsafe motor vehicle, and aggressive driving enforcement in the City of Brantford. Police vehicles will be stationed at key locations to remind people that safe driving habits save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways.

Canada Road Safety Week is sponsored by Transport Canada and endorsed by police and is part of “Road Safety Strategy 2015”, which has a goal of making Canada's roads the safest in the world.

“Dedicated to Improving Public Safety on our Roads”

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Community Advisory - Internet Fraud

May 14, 2012

Police Warning Community To Protect Themselves From Email And “Phishing Scams”

The Brantford Police Fraud Unit has received several reports in regards to victims of “Phishing Scams” and wants to remind everyone of the importance of internet safety and fraud education. 
The word phishing (fishing) comes from the analogy that Internet scammers are using email lures to 'fish' for passwords and financial data from the sea of Internet users.
An example of one such phishing e-mail is an email received from a fictional bank disguised as an official bank. The fraudster is pretending to be a legitimate organization asking for personal information including your PIN (personal identification number). The email will look real possibly having a similar looking logo and official company web page link.  The sender will notify you that the company is changing or updating your personal information. The sender will notify you that there has been a suspension with your account or credit card, until you provide and confirm your confidential personal information.  It is common that the email will begin with “Dear Client”. Always check if the sender is responding to you personally, for example your full name and correct spelling. 

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BEING A VICTIM:

• Never send personal and/or financial information over an unsecured email
• While surfing the Web, do not click on pop-up windows or respond to emails from an address you are not familiar with
• When contacted about your personal accounts never click on a web link attached to the email to ‘verify’ or confirm’
• Delete emails from unknown sources
• Educate yourself by visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website at www.antifraudcentre.ca
   
Detective Mark POLISCHUK from the Brantford Police Fraud Unit reminds everyone that your bank already has your personal information; they will not solicit you for further information.   

If you have already sent funds and/or your personal information contact the police and your financial institution immediately. If you believe that you have been a VICTIM OF FRAUD and reside in the City of Brantford, contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

“Crime Prevention through Education and Awareness”

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Crime Briefs - May 11, 2012

May 11, 2012

Type:             Vehicle Entered

Incident #       12-17672
Date:              Overnight from May 9 - May 10, 2012
Location:        Hilda Street
Items Taken:   Entered nothing stolen
Method:          Vehicle left unlocked. 

Type:              Theft from Vehicle
Incident #        12-17714
Date:               Overnight from May 9 – 10th, 2012
Location:         Eagle Avenue (100 block)
Items Taken:   Wallet stolen
Method:          Vehicle entered and wallet containing identification stolen
  

Type:              Theft from Vehicle
Incident #        12-17727
Date:               Overnight from May 7 - May 10, 2012
Location:         Canada Court
Items Taken:   Wallet stolen
Method:          An unlocked vehicle was entered, and wallet stolen

Type:              Theft from Vehicle

Incident #        12-17744
Date:               May 10 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Location:         Terrace Hill Street parking lot
Items Taken:    GPS and garage door opener
Method:           A window was damaged to gain entry.

Type:               Theft from Vehicle

Incident #         12-17755
Date:                Overnight from May 9 – 10th, 2012
Location:          Hawarden Avenue
Item Taken:      Loose change
Method:           Vehicle left unlocked and change stolen

Type:               Break and Enter (Residential Shed)

Incident #         12 -16407
Date:                Overnight on May 9-10th, 2012
Location:          Bond Street
Method:            A latch on a rear shed was removed and damaged. Nothing appears stolen.

Anyone with information regarding break and enters or thefts from vehicles in our city is asked to contact our Street Crimes Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

“Solving Crime in Partnership with our Community”

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Cemetery Trespassers Linked to Break and Enter

May 10, 2012

(12-16712)

Brantford men now facing extra charges of Break and Enter.

On May 3, 2012 shortly after 9:00 a.m. Brantford Police attended an address on Sydenham Street (200 Block) in regards to a Break and Enter report to a rear utility shed.

The victim told the officer that a neighbour had observed several persons at the back of the property on May 3, 2012 between 4:30 and 4:45 a.m. 

The neighbour had yelled at the persons to get off the property.
The police were not contacted and the suspects fled the area on bicycles.   

Stolen from the shed were two mountain bikes and a black tool box with a red handle.
 
Fifteen minutes later and only several blocks away two men were observed by police trespassing through Mt Hope Cemetery. These two men were in possession of a black tool box with a red handle and two mountain bikes.

Police were not aware of the Break and Enter on Sydenham Street at this time.
The two men were arrested on unrelated charges and the bicycles and tool box were seized.

The Officer investigating the Break and Enter remembered seeing a fellow police officer submitting a toolbox into our service property section early that morning.

The Brantford Police Officer arranged for the victim to attend the police station for viewing of property that had been seized. 

The victim identified the tool box and two bicycles seized from the accused men as being his.

Investigation into this Break and Enter has resulted with additional charges being laid against the accused.

Kourie Jacob LIVERANCE, 18 yrs of West Street is charged with,

Break and Enter
Possession of Stolen Property
Fail to Comply with a Recognizance

Jaccob William LODER, 19 yrs of Morton Avenue is charged with,

Break and Enter
Possession of Stolen Property

Previous Media Release

Two Brantford men arrested at Mount Hope Cemetery.
 
On May 3rd around 5:00 a.m. A Brantford Police Officer on routine patrol attended the area of the Mount Hope Cemetery. The officer observed two men walking across the cemetery grounds and approached them.

One of the males fled the area, and was located a short term later hiding behind a tombstone.

The two men were arrested and charged. As a result of this investigation Brantford police seized tools and two bicycles.

Jacob William LODER, 18 yrs of Morton Avenue and Kourie Jacob LIVERANCE, 18 yrs of West Street were both charged with Possession of Break and Enter Tools.
Further LODER was charged with Breach of Recognizance.

Anyone with information regarding theft from vehicles or break and enters in the City is asked to contact our Street Crimes Unit at 519-756 -7050 ext. 2286.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

“Proactive Policing through Community Patrol”

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Couple Assaulted In Their Own Home

May 10, 2012

(12-17699)

Two son-in-laws arrested after forcing their way into a residence and assaulting the home owners.

On Wednesday May 9, 2012 shortly after 11:00 p.m. Brantford Police responded to a domestic related incident.

A man and woman had been assaulted by their son-in-laws.
Officers arrived to find a man with non-life threatening injuries around his neck area. The woman had no visible signs of injury.

Investigation revealed that the victims received a knock at their door just before 11:00 p.m. Two men, who had been drinking forced their way inside the residence.

The male victim grabbed his cane in an attempt to defend himself. The male victim was thrown down onto a couch, assaulted and threatened. The spouse, fearing for the victim’s life, came to his aid and was also assaulted.
The female victim fled her residence to a neighbour’s home and dialed 911. 

The two accused fled the scene prior to police arriving.
Officers then attended a second address and located the two accused together.

Accused #1, 28 yrs, is charged with;

Assault X 2
Choking
Intimidation-use violence
Mischief under $5000.00
Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
Unlawfully in Dwelling House

Accused #2, 40 yrs, is charged with:

Assault
Uttering Death Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
Unlawfully in Dwelling House

The men were arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.
The names of the accused are not being released to protect the identity of the victim
      

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