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October 2019 - News

October 2019 - News

October 2019 - News

Update - Brantford Police Investigate a Home Invasion

Oct 8, 2019

Update

Brantford Police Service have charged two males and are looking for a third suspect that were involved in a Home Invasion Robbery last night. 

On Monday October 7, 2019 at approximately 9:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call from a residence on Sarah Street, Brantford.  Three people had broken into the residence and were armed with firearms.  Four people were in their residence at the time and one victim was assaulted.  Three suspects fled the scene on foot.  Community Patrol Officers with the assistance of Woodstock Police K9 Unit attended to the area where they located the victims.  One victim was treated by Emergency Medical Services for minor injuries.  Officers and Police K9 conducted a search and a track of the area where they were able to locate and arrest two suspects without incident.  The two accused were located hiding on nearby properties a short distance away.  A third suspect is still outstanding.

Gunshots were fired outside the residence by the accused as they were fleeing the area.  

This is not believed to be a random act of violence. 

On Tuesday October 8, 2019 Brantford Police Service with the assistance of Guelph Police Service K9 conducted a ground search and located two firearms a short distance away from the residence. 

 

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 As a result of the investigation two males have been charged and are facing numerous Criminal Code Offences. 

Accused #1 – Gideon BONSU a 26 y.o male from Brampton

Robbery S.344 1(b) CC

Assault with a weapon S.267(a) CC

Careless use of a firearm S.86(1) CC

Pointing a firearm S.87(1) CC

Discharging firearm- Recklessness S. 244.2(1)(b) CC

Possession of weapons dangerous S.88 CC


Accused #2 – Terence WATSON a 33 y.o. male from Mississauga

Robbery S.344 1(b) CC

Assault with a weapon S.267(a) CC

Careless use of a firearm S.86(1) CC

Pointing a firearm S.87(1) CC

Discharging firearm- Recklessness S. 244.2(1)(b) CC

Possession of weapons dangerous S.88 CC

Breach of Recognizance.  S.145(3) CC

Possession contrary to court order S. 117.01(1) CC

Accused #3 – outstanding


The BPS Major Crime Unit with the assistance of the Task Force is continuing to investigate this incident.  Anyone with information or anyone who may have home security video footage in the area is asked to contact police or contact Det. Kevin Cabral of the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2206 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.      

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

 

Brantford Police Investigate a Home Invasion

Oct 8, 2019

Brantford Police Service has charged two males and is seeking another suspect that were involved in a Home Invasion Robbery last night. 

On Monday October 7, 2019 at approximately 9:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call from a residence on Sarah Street, Brantford.  Three people had broken into the residence and were armed with firearms.  Four people were in their residence at the time and one victim was assaulted.  Three suspects fled the scene on foot.  Community Patrol Officers with the assistance of Woodstock Police K9 Unit attended to the area where they located the victims.  One victim was treated by Emergency Medical Services for minor injuries.  Officers and Police K9 conducted a search and a track of the area where they were able to locate and arrest two suspects without incident.  The two accused were located hiding on nearby properties a short distance away.  A third suspect is still outstanding.

Gunshots were fired outside the residence by the accused as they were fleeing the area.  

Accused #1 – 26 y.o male from Brampton

Accused #2 – 33 y.o. male from Mississauga

Accused #3 – outstanding

This is not believed to be a random act of violence. 

The BPS Major Crime Unit with the assistance of the Task Force is continuing to investigate this incident.  Anyone with information or anyone who may have home security video footage in the area is asked to contact police or contact Det. Kevin Cabral of the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2206 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.      

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

Crime Brief - October 2, 2019

Oct 2, 2019

Type:   Break and Enter – Commercial
Incident:  19-338021
Location:   Dalhousie Street  
Incident: On Tuesday October 1, 2019 at approximately 4:00 a.m. Brantford Police Service received a call regarding a Break and Enter on Dalhousie Street.  Security Officers located a commercial building under construction that had been entered and it was believed that the person(s) may still be inside.  Community Patrol Officers attended and checked the business where they located one suspect inside.  The suspect male was arrested without incident.  While dealing with the male he was found to be in possession of tools used to enter the building and secure compound.  A 28 year old Brantford male has been charged with Break and Enter with Intent and Possession of Break-in Instruments. 

Type:   Weapon
Incident:  19-38004
Location:   King George Road  
Incident: On Monday September 30, 2019 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Brantford Police Service responded to a call on King George Road.  An unknown male was seen in a nearby plaza holding what appeared to be a handgun.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the suspect male.  The male was arrested without incident and was found to be in possession of a black imitation handgun as well as a small amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine.  Information was received that the accused was currently bound by two court orders with conditions that he was contravening.  As a result of the investigation a 34 year old Brantford male is charged with Possession of Weapon Dangerous, Breach of Recognizance and Breach of Probation under the Criminal Code.  He is further charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.       

Type:   Weapon
Incident:  19-37490
Location:  Market Street  
Incident:  On Friday September 27. 2019 just after 1:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service responded to a disturbance call on Market Street.  An unknown male was on the sidewalk yelling and waving a pocket knife around in the air.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located and spoke to the male.  Officers were able to calm the male and he was arrested without incident.  Information was received that the accused was currently bound by a court order with conditions.  A 37 year old Cambridge male is charged with Possession of Weapons Dangerous and Breach of Recognizance under the Criminal Code.        

Type:   Break and Enter – Residential 
Incident:  19-37745
Location:   Anderson Road 
Incident:   On Sunday September 29, 2019 just after 1:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service responded to a suspicious vehicle call in the area of Anderson Road and Munro Circle.  An unknown vehicle was observed in the area of new houses that were under construction.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the vehicle.  Officers observed the front door to a new house under construction was open.   In searching the residence an unknown male was located in the basement.  The male was arrested without incident and was found to be in possession of break-in instruments.  A 55 year old Brantford male is charged with Break and Enter with Intent and Possession of Break-In Instruments under the Criminal Code.    
                   
Type:    Weapon 
Incident:  19- 37579
Location:  Dalhousie Street    
Incident:  On Friday September 27, 2019 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call in the area of Dalhousie Street and Queen St.  Two males had been seen arguing when one of the males pulled a knife.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the victim.  He advised that he had gotten into an argument with the suspect when the suspect brandished a knife and they fled the area.  The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.  Through investigation Officers were able to confirm the identity of the suspect who was located and arrested a short time later without incident.  A 17 year old Brantford male is charged with Assault with a Weapon and Possession of Weapon Dangerous under the Criminal Code.    
 
 
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