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CRIME BRIEF: August 19, 2021

Aug 19, 2021

Type:                 Indecent Act - Exposure                
Incident:         21-31137
Location:        Salisbury Avenue

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, at approximately 12:55 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen who allegedly observed a male masturbating in public view, in the yard of a residence located on Salisbury Avenue. 
 
Officers attended and, as a result of this investigation, a 45-year-old male from Brantford was arrested and stands charged with:
  • Indecent Act contrary to the Criminal Code
 


Type:               Impaired- Alcohol                           
Incident:        21-31170
Location:      Elgin Street
 
On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at approximately 4:16 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to an intoxicated male who arrived in the front lobby of the Brantford Police Station. 
 
Officers observed signs of intoxication and noted the male had arrived at the station by operating a motor vehicle, which was parked in the station lot.
 
The accused male was arrested on reasonable and probable grounds for Impaired Operation of a Vehicle and 80 Plus, and was required to provide samples of his breath as per law. Both samples provided were over three times the legal limit. 
 
As a result, a 59-year-old male of Brantford, stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations: 
  • Operation while Impaired 
  • 80 Plus 

Additionally, a licence suspension was issued and the vehicle impounded as per law.
 


Type:                Possession                       
Incident:        21-31349
Location:       Rawdon Street

On Sunday, August 15, 2021, officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a call regarding a disturbance outside a residence near Rawdon Street and Bruce Street. 
 
Male suspects were observed and reported by a citizen to be involved in a physical altercation where batons were allegedly utilized.
 
As officers arrived on scene, two male suspects matching the description provided by the caller, fled on foot. Officers successfully located and detained both suspects. A search for the batons was conducted in the area where the males were located. During this article search, officers located the following: 
  • 1.53 grams (approx.) of suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $382 and 
  • 36.5 grams (approx.) of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $3,650
 
Information received confirmed that one of the male suspects provided a false identity to officers. This individual was also found to be in possession of a canister of bear repellent pepper spray. Additional information received revealed that this accused male is currently bound by two separate Probation Orders, one Recognizance of Bail and one Weapons Prohibition. 
 
As a result of the investigation, the following young offenders (who cannot be identified) stand charged with the following:

A male (young offender) from Brantford:
  • Two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
 
A male (young offender) from Hamilton: 
  • Weapons Dangerous contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Obstruct Peace Officer contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Possession contrary to Prohibition Order contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Cause Disturbance contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Fail to Comply with Sentence contrary to the Youth Criminal and Justice Act 

 


Type:                Stolen Vehicle                  
Incident:        21-31453
Location:       Birkett Lane
 
On Monday, August 16, 2021, officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a call related to a stolen vehicle observed at a location on Birkett Lane. 
Officers attended and two accused (one male and one female) were located in possession of a stolen motor vehicle, described as a white cargo van.
 
The accused parties were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.
 
Search incident to arrest located keys belonging to the stolen vehicle in addition to two other sets of keys, which were also reported at the time of the incident. Officers also located various break-in instruments in the possession of the accused male.
When dealing with the accused male, it was determined that a false identity was provided to officers, actively obstructing the investigation. 
 
As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old female from Brantford stands charged with: 
  • Possession of Stolen Goods over $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code, and 
 
A 26-year-old male from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
  • Possession of Stolen Goods over $5000 
  • Possession of Stolen Goods under $5000 x3 
  • Possession of Break In Instruments 
  • Obstruct Peace Officer 

 


Type:              Road Rage                       
Incident:       21-31566
Location:     Gillespie Drive and Ferrier Lane
 
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at approximately 9:50 a.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen and were dispatched to attend a road rage incident in progress at the intersection of Gillespie Drive and Ferrier Lane. 
 
The accused, a 29-year-old male, and the victim, a 45 year-old male, became engaged in a verbal argument. During the incident, the accused allegedly threw a construction level at the victim’s vehicle causing damage. 

As a result of the incident, a 29-year-old male from Brantford, was arrested and stands charged with Mischief contrary to the Criminal Code. 

 


Type:               Assault / Mischief                           
Incident:        21-31620
Location:       George Street
 
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at approximately 2:50 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a dispute between two individuals in the area of Chatham Street and George Street.
 
It was reported that a 23-year-old female armed with a large wooden stick approached a 71-year-old male in a mobility scooter. The two parties allegedly engaged in a verbal altercation before the accused female struck the scooter with the stick causing damage. 

As a result, a 23-year-old female of Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations: 
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Assault with a Weapon 

 


Type:                Shoplifting                         
Incident:         21-31636
Location:       Colborne Street
 
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at approximately 4:28 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service attended a call for service at a retail store located at Colborne Street in regards to shoplifting theft. 
 
A male and female allegedly selected various items, placing them into a grocery cart, and then left the store without attempting to provide payment. The accused were observed by store security who notified police. The value of the items was approximately $93.
 
Officers attended and located the accused parties at a nearby location. The accused were in possession of the cart of merchandise. All items were recovered and returned.

As a result, a 46-year-old female of Brantford and a 49-year-old female from Brantford each stand charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
  • Theft Under $5000 
  • Possession of Stolen Goods under $5000 


 

Type:                Impaired - Alcohol                          
Incident:        21-31669
Location:       Philip Street and Duke Street
 
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at approximately 8:54 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call for service in the area of Philip Street and Duke Street regarding a report of an intoxicated driver.
 
Information was received that a male was observed creating a disturbance in the roadway, yelling and dancing while in possession of an alcoholic beverage. The male was observed to be struggling to enter his motor vehicle, which
was stopped in the middle of the roadway.
 
Arriving on scene, officers located the suspect male and vehicle. Officers observed signs of intoxication.
 
The accused was subsequently arrested for Operation while Impaired.  During a search of the motor vehicle, police located several beer cans within the reach of the driver seat. 
 
The accused was transported in order to provide samples of his breath as required by law. Both samples provided were over twice the legal limit.

As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations: 
  • Operation While Impaired 
  • 80 Plus 
 
Additionally, a licence suspension was issued and the vehicle impounded as per law.

 


Type:                Assault                
Incident:         21-31760
Location:       Colborne Street
 
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a call for service related to an alleged assault that had occurred at a location on Colborne Street.
 
It was reported that the accused male entered the garage of a male victim stating he was looking for his cat. Upon being asked to leave, the accused allegedly punched the victim before leaving the area on foot. 
 
Officers attended the scene and located the accused nearby. Upon being advised he was under arrest, the accused male refused to comply with officers, resisting arrest. 
 
As a result of this investigation, a 51-year-old male from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
  • Assault
  • Resist Arrest