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CRIME BRIEF: October 31, 2022 - News

CRIME BRIEF: October 31, 2022 - News

CRIME BRIEF: October 31, 2022 - News

CRIME BRIEF: October 31, 2022

Oct 31, 2022

Type:             Assault
Incident:      22-11755
Location:     Wilkes Street
 
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a call for service regarding an assault in the area of Wilkes Street.

Officers attended and located the victim, a 30-year-old man, with non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused was arrested a short distance away and was found to be in violation of a valid release order.

While being processed at the Brantford Police Service, the accused is reported to have kicked a police officer. 

As a result of this investigation, a 30-year-old female from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations: 
  • Assault a Peace Officer 
  • Assault 
  • Failure To Comply with Undertaking (Police Release) 
 
The accused was held for bail.
 


Type:             Impaired
Incident:      22-44725
Location:     Veterans Memorial Parkway / Gilkison Street
 
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, at approximately 5:15 A.M., an off-duty police officer observed a possible impaired driver travelling eastbound on Veterans Memorial Parkway, erratically and at a low rate of speed. On-duty officers were notified and dispatched to attend.

Speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment, and the accused was transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. 

Both samples provided were three times the legal limit.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old female from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations: 
  • Operation while Impaired
  • Operation while Impaired - Blood alcohol concentration
 
Additionally, the driver’s licence of the accused was suspended, and the vehicle impounded.


 
Type:             Robbery
Incident:      22-44582
Location:     Icomm Drive
 
On Friday, October 28, 2022, at approximately 10:45 P.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to an Icomm Drive parking lot after receiving a report of a robbery.
 
Investigation revealed that the victim was returning to his parked motor vehicle when he allegedly observed the accused rummaging through his belongings.
 
It was reported that a confrontation occurred, which escalated with the accused attempting to stab the victim. The victim was able to gain control of the situation and call 911 for assistance.
 
Officers attended and the accused was arrested. 
 
The victim sustained minor injuries and did not seek medical attention. 
 
Investigation revealed that the accused was bound by a valid probation order. 
 
As a result, a 41-year-old male from Brantford, stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
  • Robbery
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Attempt Motor Vehicle Theft
  • Breach of Probation
 
The accused was held for bail.
 


Type:             Theft
Incident:      22-44534
Location:     Colborne Street
 
On Friday October 28, 2022, at approximately 5:00 P.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call to advise of a theft that had occurred at a convenience store located at Colborne Street and Peel Street.
 
A report was received to indicate that a woman allegedly had her wallet stolen by another woman who then left on foot. 
 
Through investigation officers located the accused nearby. The accused was found to be in possession of the wallet, which was returned to the rightful owner.
 
As a result, a 35-year-old female from Brantford, stands charged with one count of Theft Under $5,000, contrary to the Criminal Code.

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