BPS Seeking identification of motorcycle
Incident 24-26911
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The Brantford Police Service are seeking information of the owner or operator of the pictured white and orange motorcycle. This motorcycle was involved in a dangerous driving related offence south bound on Paris Road on June 27, 2024, at approximately 10:54 am.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable S. PARKS at 519-756-7050 ext. 2875 or email sparks@police.brantford.on.ca
BPS arrest 22-year-old Brantford man and woman for child pornography related offences
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As a result of an investigation launched by the Brantford Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE), a 22-year-old Brantford man and a 22-year-old Brantford woman have been arrested and are facing child pornography charges.
Members of the Brantford Police Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit recently executed a search warrant at an address in Brantford after receiving a tip through the National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children. Officers seized multiple computers, cellphones, and electronic devices during the course of the search and performed a follow up investigation.
Detectives working in the ICE Unit found evidence of child pornography on the various devices.
As a result of the investigation, on June 25, 2024, a 22-year-old male and a 22-year-old female, both of Brantford, were arrested and held for a bail hearing. The two accused are each facing a charge of Accessing Child Pornography, contrary to the Criminal Code.
The Brantford Police ICE Unit are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information related to this case or has information relating to sexual crimes against children are urged to call the Brantford Police ICE Unit at 519-756-0113.
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 web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
The Brantford Police Service joined the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet in 2007. The Provincial Strategy is comprised of the OPP Child Exploitation Section and 27 municipal police services. This Project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
The Brantford Police Service supports this strategy and has recognized that images of children and child abuse placed on the internet lead to perpetual victimization.
The online exploitation of children continues to be a challenge for investigators due to its sheer volume, global reaches, and anonymity; however, the Brantford Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety of our community’s children and taking action against online sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children.
For safety tips, please visit the Canadian Centre of Child Protection website at www.protectchildren.ca or www.cybertip.ca
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BPS Constable Trevor Taylor Awarded the 2023 Ontario Medal for Police Bravery
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As announced by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, at a ceremony held at Queen’s Park on Monday, June 17, 2024, Brantford Police Service Constable Trevor Taylor received the 2023 Ontario Medal for Police Bravery in recognition of his actions while on duty.
On March 19, 2023, members of the Brantford Police Service responded to a report of a woman jumping off a bridge into the Grand River. Despite harsh weather conditions and strong currents, Constable Trevor Taylor bravely plunged into the icy water but could not reach her. Undeterred, he continued tracking her until she was caught on something downstream. Ignoring his safety, he dove in again, successfully pulling her from the river with the help of another officer. Despite the freezing weather and dangerous current, Constable Taylor’s selfless and fearless actions were instrumental in locating and attempting to save the woman.
The Ontario Medal for Police Bravery was created in 1975 and recognizes acts of extraordinary courage and bravery performed by members of Ontario’s police services. These medals are the province’s highest honours and are awarded to police officers who have demonstrated great courage in risking their lives to save the lives of others.
"The courage these exceptional police officers have displayed is truly remarkable,” said the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. "Each one of the recipients has gone well above and beyond their duties, and we are proud to recognize the impact of their selfless service on their communities and on our province.”
For additional information, including the full list of recipients, please visit:
ATV driver collides with police cruiser, flees on foot
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Members of the Brantford Police Service are actively seeking the driver of an ATV who collided with a police cruiser and fled on foot.
On Monday, June 17, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., an officer with the Brantford Police Service who was on patrol in the area of Market Street South and Erie Avenue observed an ATV and two dirt bikes travelling in a dangerous manner.
The officer attempted to stop the vehicles. The dirt bikes fled the scene. The ATV driver collided his vehicle with the police cruiser in the roadway near Erie Avenue and Clarence Street.
The driver of the ATV then left his vehicle, fleeing the area on foot. The suspect fled southbound behind the forested area at Clarence Street and Erie Avenue.
The police cruiser sustained moderate damage and the police officer sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision.
Area roads were closed briefly to conduct the investigation. The suspect remains outstanding, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone that would like to report information related to this incident are asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
Members of the Brantford Police Service are actively seeking the driver of an ATV who collided with a police cruiser and fled on foot.
On Monday, June 17, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., an officer with the Brantford Police Service who was on patrol in the area of Market Street South and Erie Avenue observed an ATV and two dirt bikes travelling in a dangerous manner.
The officer attempted to stop the vehicles. The dirt bikes fled the scene. The ATV driver collided his vehicle with the police cruiser in the roadway near Erie Avenue and Clarence Street.
The driver of the ATV then left his vehicle, fleeing the area on foot. The suspect fled southbound behind the forested area at Clarence Street and Erie Avenue.
The police cruiser sustained moderate damage and the police officer sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision.
Area roads were closed briefly to conduct the investigation. The suspect remains outstanding, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone that would like to report information related to this incident are asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
BPS arrest Brantford man, recover $150,000 in stolen construction equipment after break and enter
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Members of the Brantford Police Service Uniform Patrol Section arrested a 36-year-old Brantford man on June 12, 2024, after executing a search warrant at a West Street property. Over $150,000 worth of construction tools and equipment were recovered by police and returned to the owner. The equipment was reported stolen on June 11, 2024, from a break and enter that had occurred at a construction site in a nearby jurisdiction.
The search warrant was executed at a West Street property and the items, which included a towable power generator, trailer, various construction tools and equipment, were recovered. The total value of the equipment recovered was approximately $150,000.
The accused was located and arrested at the West Street location.
Members of the Brantford Police Service High Enforcement Action Team were involved with the execution of the search warrant and the investigation.
As a result, a 36-year-old Brantford man stands charged with the following violations of the Criminal Code:
- Break & Enter
- Theft over $5,000
- Possession of Stolen Goods over $5,000
Additionally, the accused was found to have three outstanding warrants and was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone that would like to report criminal activity within the community is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
Brantford police arrest man after incidents on walking trail
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Brantford police have arrested a 34-year-old Brantford man for the offences of sexual assault and criminal harassment in relation to two separate incidents occurring on the walking trails near Shellard Lane and Colborne Street West.
The first incident occurred on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., where the man approached a female on the trail and the second incident occurred on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m. after the man approached another female. Details of the incidents and information related to the victims will not be provided.
The accused was arrested Wednesday, June 12, 2024, and was held for a bail hearing.
Sexual assault is any unwanted act of a sexual nature imposed by one person upon another. Forced or coerced intercourse, grabbing, touching, or kissing can be defined as sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant offers a free 24-hour crisis and support line; contact 519-751-3471 or www.sacbrant.ca for more information.
Members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence on local walking trails by the Brantford Police Service Park Patrollers.
Police believe it is possible that there may be other victims and are asking anyone with information related to similar incidents to come forward and contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
BPS arrest two, after robbery with firearm and barricaded incident
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Members of the Brantford Police Service arrested a 47-year-old man and 40-year-old female, both Brantford residents, on May 26, 2024, after receiving a report of a man who had brandished a firearm outside a Murray Street residence.
At approximately 6:00 a.m., officers attended a Murray Street residence after a man and woman were reported to have attempted to enter and rob a Murray Street residence with a firearm.
The accused fled the scene on foot and were located by police at a Sarah Street residence.
The female suspect was arrested outside the residence on the strength of outstanding warrants. Search incident to arrest located approximately 0.5 grams of suspected fentanyl in her possession.
The male suspect barricaded himself within the residence for approximately an hour before exiting to be arrested by officers.
The male suspect was transported to hospital for medical treatment due to suspected drug use. Information received also indicated the male suspect had several outstanding warrants.
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Police executed a search warrant at the Sarah Street residence at approximately 10:15 a.m., May 28, 2024, where officers located a replica firearm and approximately 136 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately 23 grams of suspected fentanyl.
This incident is not random as the individuals were known to each other.
As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Robbery with Firearm
- Probation Order: Non-Compliance
And, as a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old woman from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act violations:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Possession Schedule 1 – Fentanyl
- Probation Order: Non-Compliance
Both accused were held for bail.
Anyone that would like to report criminal activity within the community is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
Brantford Police Vehicles Now Equipped with Automated Licence Plate Recognition and In-Car Camera Systems
Brantford police are installing integrated Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car Camera (ICC) systems in patrol vehicles, which are expected to be operational by the end of the month.
The use of ALPR and ICC’s allow officers to quickly identify licence plates and vehicles linked with traffic or criminal offences. Investigations related to stolen vehicles, prohibited/suspended drivers, and wanted or missing people will all benefit from the use of this technology.
The integrated ALPR/ICC system is mounted on the front windshield of patrol vehicles and includes an in-car facing camera and a front-facing dash camera to continuously scans passing license plates while an officer drives through the city. If an issue is detected with a plate, the technology will assist officers to take the appropriate enforcement action. The integrated in-car camera will provide objective video recordings of interactions between officers and members of the public, gathering evidence which could be utilized in the prosecution of offences.
The Brantford Police Service are implementing this equipment as a result of provincial grant funding available to leverage technology which will enhance community and officer safety, increasing transparency and accountability in policing.
The use of this technology respects citizens’ privacy and rights as recognized under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and is in full compliance with the guidelines on the use of ALPRS by police services as released by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC).
The collection, retention, use, and disclosure of any personal information obtained from the ALPR/ICC’s is done in full compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
For more info: Automated Licence Plate Recognition (brantfordpolice.ca)
The Brantford Police Service is committed to enhancing safety and is dedicated to professional service for our community, partners, and police members.
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Brantford police seek to identify suspect in sexual assault
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Brantford police are investigating the sexual assault and are seeking information from the public to help identify the suspect.
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., a 16-year-old female was sexually assaulted on the walking trail that extends from Veterans Memorial Parkway to Bell Lane. This incident was reported to police on May 20, 2024.
The suspect has been described to police as follows: male, brown skin, may have been in his 20’s or older, approximately 5’4” with brown eyes and brown eyebrows. The suspect was wearing a head covering to conceal his face similar to a balaclava.
Police are asking any residents in the area of Shellard’s Lane, Bell Lane, Mt. Pleasant Street and Helen Avenue to check any surveillance cameras for footage they may have from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 16, 2024 and report anything suspicious to police.
Investigators are also asking for any motorists who were in the above-mentioned areas during the noted times to check dash camera footage and report anything suspicious to police.
Members of the Brantford Police Service Major Crime Unit and Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit are actively investigating this incident.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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BPS Celebrating Police Week May 12–18, 2024
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Police Week runs from May 12 to 18 across the Province of Ontario and the Brantford Police Service is proud to join with our partner police services to kick off Police Week (#PoliceWeekON) and the police members who work hard to keep communities safe. This week, we will be celebrating the work front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators and police professionals do to keep Ontarians safe and healthy.
The theme for the week is Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe and highlights the important role police members play in community safety, and how members of the community can take an active role in keeping Ontario safe by joining this rewarding profession.
"Police Week presents us with an opportunity to focus on the great work our officers and police professionals do every day. It also coincides with the Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15”, said Robin Matthews-Osmond, BPS Corporate Communications Manager. "Observed since 1970, Police Week brings police services and communities together to honour and celebrate police officers and personnel for the extraordinary work they do every day.”
To kick-off celebrations, along with Brantford-Brant Crime Stoppers, Ontario Provincial Police and Six Nations Police, the Brantford Police Service are hosting a FREE Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 11, 2023, from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m., at the Children’s Safety Village, located at 407 Elgin Street in Brantford. The event will feature demonstrations, police vehicles, food, and lots of free family fun.
Throughout this week, the Brantford Police Service will be highlighting the many ways in which our members continue to serve our community. Be sure to follow the Brantford Police Service on Facebook @BrantfordPolice Service and X (Twitter) @BrantfordPolice for this information.
The annual Police Week in Ontario is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. It is part of the National Police Week led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
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