Charges Issued in BPS Back-to-School Road Safety Blitz
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The Brantford Police Service Traffic Unit launched a Back-to-School Road Safety Blitz, in September 2022 to look for aggressive drivers, persons speeding, and to conduct stop sign enforcement in various school safety zones throughout Brantford.
A total of 142 charges were laid as a direct result of this road safety initiative. Speeding accounted for 59 of the charges laid, with one additional driver being charged with Stunt Driving.
Under the Highway Traffic Act, if you are travelling 40km/hr over the posted speed limit in speed zones below 80 km/hr, you will now be charged with Stunt Driving. In addition to fees and demerit points, a driver charged with Stunt Driving will now receive a 30-day driver licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment under the new rules.
Motorists are also reminded to continue to use caution around school buses. When a school bus has stopped and activated its flashing red lights, all vehicles travelling behind or approaching the bus must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus. Drivers who fail to stop in these conditions face a minimum $400 fine and six demerit points for a first offence. If a vehicle is identified to fail for a school bus the registered owner can also receive a $400 fine.
In addition to the speeding related charges, the BPS Back-to-School road safety initiative also saw one charge issued for use of a cell phone and 81 other charges for moving violations, improper documents, and vehicle deficiencies.
We urge motorists and pedestrians to commute safely, free from distractions and to continue to use extra caution when travelling through residential areas, school zones and along bus routes. Please slow down and be alert for children travelling to and from school. Community safety is a shared responsibility.
For more information and further clarification regarding the rules of the road, please visit the Ministry of Transportation website.
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Road Safety Charges Issued in Operation Impact
Over
the Thanksgiving Long Weekend (October 7 – 10, 2022), the Brantford Police
Service Traffic Unit focused on Operation Impact 2022, a national public
awareness campaign aimed at improving road safety.
As
a direct result of this traffic enforcement initiative a total of 20 road
safety charges were issued:
- Moving Violations - 4
- Speeding – 8
- Other Infractions (moving violations, improper documents, vehicle deficiencies– 24
At this time, the Brantford Police Service would like to remind drivers that the local roadways are to be shared and enjoyed by everyone.
The
Brantford Police Service is committed to increase public compliance with safe
driving in order to prevent collisions, save lives, and reduce injuries on our
roads.
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Original Release:
Operation Impact 2022: Put Your Best Foot Forward
October 4, 2022
This Friday marks the beginning of Operation Impact 2022, a national public awareness campaign aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world.
By promoting safe driving behaviours, we hope to help prevent collisions, save lives, and reduce injuries on our roads.
From October 7th to 10th, 2022, traffic officers with the Brantford Police Service will be focused on behaviours that put drivers, passengers, and other road users at risk: impaired driving due to alcohol, drugs, or fatigue, as well as aggressive driving, distracted driving, and driving without a seat belt.
Most collisions are not ‘accidents,’ they are generally the direct result of a conscious decision an individual driver has made. This year, our message to residents in our community is to ‘Put your best foot forward.’ Drivers are expected to do this by ‘putting the brakes on’ bad driving behaviours.
Each year, motor vehicle collisions kill about 2,000 Canadians, seriously injure another 10,000 people, and injure about 165,000 citizens in this country.
It is not a coincidence that the timing of this campaign to achieve safer streets and highways takes place during this long weekend. More people are travelling, and collisions are therefore more frequent.
The local roadways are to be shared and enjoyed by everyone, please keep this in mind when operating a motor vehicle. The Brantford Police Service is committed to increase public compliance with safe driving in order to prevent collisions, save lives, and reduce injuries on our roads.
Operation Impact is organized by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, under the leadership of the CACP Traffic Safety Committee, in support of Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025.
CRIME BRIEF: October 10, 2022
Type: Break and Enter
Incident: 22-41635
Location: West Street
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, at approximately 9:30 A.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a call related to a break and enter at an automobile repair shop located on West Street.
Investigation revealed that a witness had observed the front door of the shop to be damaged and the accused was found inside.
Police were then called, and the accused fled on foot.
Officers attended, located, and arrested the accused nearby.
A search incident to arrest found the accused to be in possession of keys belonging to a vehicle from the shop, and break-in instruments.
Investigation revealed that the accused is alleged to have taken the keys in an attempt to steal a motor vehicle from the shop.
Additionally, it was determined that the accused was in violation of a valid Probation Order.
As a result, Jeremy PORTH, 36, of Brantford, stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Break, enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence
- Theft Under
- Possession of Stolen Goods, Under $5,000
- Possession Break-In Instruments
- Attempt Motor Vehicle Theft
- Breach of Probation
The accused was held for bail.
Type: Assault
Incident: 22-41496
Location: Bissett Avenue
On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at approximately 10:15 A.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a disturbance at a Bissett Street location.
Officers were advised that a neighbour dispute had occurred, resulting in one neighbour threatening to shoot the other. Witnesses reported that it appeared the accused was in possession of a weapon.
Officers attended and the accused was arrested without incident.
As a result, a 29-year-old man of Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
- Assault with a weapon
- Cause disturbance
- Breach probation
The accused was held for bail.
Type: Impaired
Incident: 22-41455
Location: Grey Street
On Friday, October 7, 2022, at approximately 11:40 P.M., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a vehicle driving in an erratic and dangerous manner on Grey Street near West Street.
A traffic stop was conducted and in speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment.
The accused was transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. Both samples were over the legal limit.
As a result, a 42-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Impaired Operation
- Plus 80
Additionally, the driver’s licence of the accused was suspended, and the vehicle impounded.
Type: Robbery
Incident: 22-41258
Location: Charlotte Street
On Thursday, October 6 ,2022, at approximately 7:45 P.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a robbery that had occurred at a Charlotte Street residence.
It was reported that the accused attended the residence of the victim where, after gaining entry thru the secure entrance, he proceeded to knock at the door to the victim’s unit.
When the victim answered, the accused allegedly brandished a knife to gain entry to the unit, where he is then reported to have assaulted the victim.
The victim sustained minor physical injuries. The accused allegedly stole several items including a wallet, and a quantity of cash before fleeing on foot.
Officers attended and thru investigation, the accused was arrested and held for bail.
As a result of the investigation, Jordan William ARNAUT, 40, of Brantford, stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Robbery
- Unlawfully in a Dwelling
BPS arrest three in aggravated assault investigation
22-41217
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a residence located on Fifth Avenue after receiving a report of a woman who had been assaulted.
Police were provided information that Emergency Medical Services were transporting a 24-year-old female to hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries as she had been found unconscious after allegedly being assaulted the previous evening.
Officers attended the scene, and after investigation, three individuals were taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old female, a 16-year-old female and a 20-year-old male, each stand charged with Aggravated Assault causing bodily harm.
As the accused females are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the names of the accused will not be released in this case.
The Brantford Police Service would like to advise the public that there is no threat to public safety as a result of this incident. The involved parties were known to each other.
This investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the incident, who has not already done so, is asked to contact Detective Torek of the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 ext. 2272.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
CRIME BRIEF: October 6, 2022
Type: Impaired
Incident: 22-41111
Location: Brantwood Park Road
On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at approximately 9:30 A.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to the area of Brantwood Park Road and Ponytail Drive regarding a possible impaired driver.
Officers attended, located the vehicle and the accused.
Speaking with the accused, officers observed signs of impairment.
The accused was transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. Both samples were over the legal limit.
As a result, a 40-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Operation while impaired- Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration
Additionally, the driver’s licence of the accused was suspended, and the vehicle impounded.
Type: Fraud
Incident: 22-41044
Location: Colborne Street
On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at approximately 3:00 P.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a report related to an attempted fraud at a financial institution located on Colborne Street.
It was reported that the accused had allegedly attempted to open a bank account using fraudulent identity documents.
Officers attended and arrested the accused without incident.
Additionally, it was determined that the accused was in violation of a valid police undertaking.
As a result of this investigation, a 27-year-old female from Pickering stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Identity Fraud
- Fraud Under $5000
- Possession of Identity Document x 3
- Failure to comply with Undertaking
The accused was held for a bail hearing
Type: Weapons
Incident: 22-40703
Location: Superior Street
On Monday, October 3, 2022, at approximately 2:30 P.M., officer with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a weapons related call in the area of Superior Street.
It was reported that a verbal dispute between two women escalated when one threatened the other with a small knife.
The accused then dropped the knife and fled the area on foot. No physical injuries were sustained.
Officers attended and located the accused at a nearby location where she was arrested.
The knife was located and recovered by Brantford police.
As a result of this investigation, a 26-year-old female from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Assault with a Weapon
CRIME BRIEF: October 3, 2022
Type: Mischief
Incident: 22-40622
Location: Market Street
On Monday, October 3, 2022, at approximately 9:30 A.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a report of a man who had allegedly started a fire within Victoria Park, Market Street.
Officers attended and located the male suspect. The fire had been extinguished prior to police arriving on scene.
Information received indicated the accused had provided a false identity to officers and was in violation of a valid probation order.
As a result of this investigation, a 36-year-old man from Brantford, stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
• Mischief Under $5000
• Obstruct Police
• Breach of Probation Order
Type: Weapons / Threats
Incident: 22-40622
Location: Oakhill Drive
On Monday, October 3, 2022, at approximately 2:45 A.M., police were dispatched to attend a residence on Oakhill Drive, in regard to an offensive weapons call.
Investigation revealed that the accused and victim, a 21-year-old man, were in a verbal altercation. The altercation escalated when the accused allegedly retrieved a sword. The accused is then reported to have used the sword in a threatening manner towards the victim while also verbally threatening harm.
The victim fled the residence and contacted police. No physical injuries were reported.
Both parties were known to each other.
As a result, a 41-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
• Weapons, Dangerous
• Uttering Threats
• Assault with a Weapon
The accused was held for bail.
Type: Utter Threats
Incident: 22-40517
Location: Nelson Street
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, at approximately 8:45 A.M., officers were dispatched after receiving a call to report a man with a knife in the area of Nelson Street.
It was reported that the accused man attended a location on Nelson Street in search of the victim, a man he had allegedly had a prior dispute with.
The accused was reported to be in possession of a knife, was irate and threatening harm when he located the victim. Upon learning that the man was not at this location, the accused left on foot.
Officers attended, located, and arrested the accused at a nearby location on Dalhousie Street.
The accused was also determined to be in violation of a valid judicial release order.
As a result, a 22-year-old man from Branford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
• Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death
• Possession of Weapons for Dangerous Purpose
• Failure to Comply with Judicial Release
The accused was held for bail.
Type: Impaired
Incident: 22-40501
Location: Colborne Street West
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, at approximately 4:30 A.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a fast-food restaurant located at Colborne Street West after staff reported a male who appeared to be passed out behind the driver seat of a motor vehicle.
Officers attended and located the male within his vehicle. In speaking with the man, officers observed signs of impairment.
The accused was arrested for Operation while Impaired and transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. Both samples provided were twice the legal limit.
As a result, a 21-year-old man from Burford stands charged for the following Criminal Code offences:
• Operation while Impaired
• 80 Plus
Additionally, the driver’s licence of the accused was suspended, and the vehicle impounded.
Type: Mischief
Incident: 22-40328
Location: Colborne Street
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at approximately 3:15 A.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched after receiving a call to report a man creating a disturbance at a retail location at Colborne Street near Park Avenue.
The accused had allegedly become physically aggressive within the store after being asked to leave, damaging many items, and threatening the store employee.
The accused fled on foot prior to police arrival.
At approximately 3:30 A.M., officers were on scene conducting the investigation, when the accused re-entered the store.
The accused refused to identify himself to officers, and actively resisted arrest.
Once the accused was placed under arrest, he assaulted an officer. The officer did not sustain any physical injuries.
During the booking process, the accused assaulted two additional officers, causing minor physical injuries.
As a result of the incident, a 31-year-old male from Hagersville stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
• Mischief Under $5000
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Assault a Peace Officer X3
• Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Cause Disturbance
• Resist Arrest
The accused was held for bail.
Type: Impaired
Incident: 22-40325
Location: Grand River Avenue
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at approximately 3:00 A.M, patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a vehicle travelling in an erratic and dangerous manner on Grand River Avenue.
Officers initiated a traffic stop to determine the driver’s sobriety.
Speaking with the accused, officers observed signs of impairment. A demand for a roadside screening device was issued, which the driver failed.
The accused was then placed under arrest for impaired operation and was transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. Both samples provided were over the legal limit.
As a result, a 27-year-old female from Brantford, stands charged with operating a conveyance with over 80 milligrams of alcohol contrary to the Criminal Code.
Additionally, the driver’s licence of the accused was suspended, and the vehicle impounded.
Type: Break and Enter
Incident: 22-39902
Location: Nelson Street
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at approximately 9:45 A.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to a Nelson Street residence for a report of a break and enter in progress.
Officers attended and located the accused sleeping on the floor of the residence. The accused was taken into custody without incident.
A search incident to arrest found the accused in possession of a replica pistol, and a switch blade knife.
Investigation revealed the accused is currently in violation of valid peace bonds.
As a result, a 24-year-old female from Hamilton, stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
• Break and Enter with Intent
• Breach Peace Bond x 2
• Possess Prohibited Weapon
The accused was held for bail.
BPS investigate hate-motivated vandalism, seek public information
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The Brantford Police Service are investigating a number of reports of hate-motivated vandalism and are seeking information from the public in an effort to identify the suspect(s) responsible.
Between the hours of 10:00 P.M., Friday, September 30, 2022, and 9:00 A.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022, a number of vehicles parked on several city streets were vandalized with hate-motivated graffiti.
Reports were received from residents on the following streets:
• Buffalo Street – two vehicles
• Darling Street
• Dufferin Ave
• Terrace Hill Street
• Banks Street
• Dundee Street
• Burwell Street – two vehicles
• Wilkes Street
Hate-motivated crimes not only affect individual victims, but also negatively impact the community at large.
These types of crimes have consequences that reach far beyond a specific incident and are particularly concerning because they can foster community unrest. The Brantford Police Service is invested in the betterment of our community and works diligently to provide a safe and inclusive community for all of Brantford’s residents.
Investigators are asking any members of the public who reside close to or were near the location(s) of the incident, and who have not already done so, to review any video surveillance footage which may have captured the suspect(s). Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Ryan Groen at 519-756-7050 ext. 2206.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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Brantford police seek public assistance to identify robbery suspect
#22-38649
Brantford police continue to investigate a robbery of a retail business and are seeking information from the public to help identify a suspect.
On September 19, 2022, at approximately 3:00 P.M., a robbery of a Rawdon Street convenience store occurred.
Information was received to indicate a lone male suspect entered the business, appeared to have a weapon, and demanded cash from the store employee. The suspect received an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene on foot.
No physical injuries were sustained during the incident.
Detectives have now obtained a still image from nearby surveillance video of the suspect and are distributing it to the public in hopes that information will be provided to assist in the identification of this individual.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Male, Caucasian, thin build, wearing a red baseball hat, a dark-coloured long-sleeved shirt, dark-coloured pants and black shoes.
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Image: suspect photo
Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person of interest in the supplied photo. If you have any information related to this investigation, please contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 or, to provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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