BPS strategic public safety efforts see zero homicides in 2023
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Graduated licence drivers not following the rules
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- Driving 40 km/hr or more over the speed limit on roads with a speed limit less than 80 km/hr
- Driving 50 km/hr or more over the speed limit
- Driving 150 km/hr or more anywhere in the province – including sections of freeways with limits of 110 km/hr
- Driving in a way that prevents other vehicles from passing or intentionally cutting off another vehicle
- Intentionally driving too close to another vehicle, pedestrian, or fixed object
- Driving in a manner to intentionally cause a vehicle to spin/turn in circles
Traffic Stops Result in Arrests, Seizure of Weapons, and Illegal Drugs
- A loaded .45 calibre firearm
- Approximately 19.4 grams of suspected Fentanyl with an approximate street value of $3880 (Schedule I)
- Approximately 54 grams of suspected Cocaine-crack with an approximate street value of $5400 (Schedule I)
- 60 suspected Hydromorphone pills with an approximate street value ranging between $900 and $3000 (Schedule I)
- Eight (8) suspected Morphine pills with an approximate street value of $120 (Schedule I)
- 309 suspected Alprazolam pills (derivative of Benzodiazepines Schedule IV)
- 82 suspected Methylphenidate pills (Schedule III)
- 868 suspected Hydromorphone Dilaudid (8mg) pills with a street value ranging between $17,360 and $43,400. (Schedule I)
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Possession of prohibited restricted firearm with ammunition
- Careless use of firearm
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose X 2
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule I - Fentanyl
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule I - Cocaine-crack
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule I - Hydromorphone c
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule IV - Benzodiazepines
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule III - Methylphenidate
- Multiple rounds of ammunition
- Approximately 7.1 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $710
- Approximately 49.9 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $4,990
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, to wit: Crystal Methamphetamine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, to wit: Cocaine
- Careless Use of a Firearm X 2
- Possess Weapons Dangerous X 2
- Carry Concealed Weapon X 2
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm X 2
- Possession of Firearm in motor vehicle X 2
- Possession of Restricted firearm with ammunition X 2
- Tampering with a serial number
BPS investigate stabbing, seek witness information
46-year-old female charged after stabbing
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Disobeying court order
- Assault with a weapon x 2
Illegal guns recovered, two arrested
$10,000 reward offered in ongoing Jeffrey Roberts’ homicide investigation
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BPS HEAT Unit arrest four, seize $137,190 in illegal drugs
- Cannabis edibles, with an estimated street value of $7,302
- Approximately 6,355 grams of cannabis (bud), with an estimated street value of $95,325
- Approximately 1,0000 grams of cannabis (hash), with an estimated street value of $25,000
- Approximately 381 grams of psilocybin (schedule III), with an estimated street value of $3,615
- Approximately 62.4 grams of suspected Methamphetamine (schedule III), with an estimate street value of $6,240
- Canadian currency
- Multiple cell phones
- Large quantity of packaging materials
BPS issuing auto theft awareness reminder
- Park your vehicle inside a locked and secure garage.
- Block the access to the onboard diagnostic port to prevent thieves from reprograming the vehicle’s key fob. (A simple device can be purchased online).
- Use a steering wheel locking device to deter theft.
- Place the vehicle key fob inside a radio frequency shielding bag/pouch to block cell signals when not in use. Inside your residence and in a purse or pocket.
- Consider equipping your vehicle with an aftermarket global positioning system (GPS) tracker. The tracker may assist police in locating the vehicle and/or suspects.
- Ensure all keys are accounted for and never left in the vehicle or unattended.
- Lock your vehicle at all times.
- Never leave your vehicle running and unattended.
- Consider purchasing a surveillance system and ensure the quality and function will capture any suspicious activity for a 24-hour period.
BPS traffic unit investigate single fatality on Erie Avenue
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On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Services were dispatched to attend a serious double motor vehicle collision at the Cockshutt Bridge located on Erie Avenue.
A 65-year-old male, non-resident of Brantford, was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Erie Avenue at the Cockshutt Bridge was closed for several hours during the investigation as members from the collision reconstruction unit processed the collision scene.
This investigation is active and ongoing. The Brantford Police Traffic Unit would like to speak with anyone that has further information regarding this incident.
Witnesses are asked to contact Brantford Police Service at 519-732-7050 ext. 2285 or by email balexander@police.brantford.on.ca
Additionally, individuals who would like to provide information anonymously are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/