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/
Brantford Police mascot naming contest underway!
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Calling all creative minds! The Brantford Police Service (BPS) is looking for your help to name our loveable new mascot. Can you think of the perfect name for our friendly, furry, crime fighting companion? Now is the time to submit your name suggestions! Our naming contest is open to all elementary school-aged children in Brantford.
We are looking for a catchy crime fighting name that is distinctive to our community and the Brantford Police Service.
The top name suggestions will move on to our ‘Mascot Naming Team’ who will make the big decision and announce a winning submission at the end of November.
The winner will be recognized as the person who named our new mascot with additional surprises in the works!
All interested children are invited to visit www.brantfordpolice.ca to submit their entry by Thursday, November 16, 2023, by 4:00 p.m.
BPS can’t wait to officially introduce our new mascot! Good luck and have fun!
UPDATE: BPS continue to investigate assaults, seek public information
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October 30, 2023
Brantford police remind residents to lock unattended vehicles
- Take a few extra seconds to secure your vehicle
- Never leave valuables or cash in the vehicle
- Store items in your trunk or take them inside with you
- Park your vehicle in a garage or in a well-lit, highly visible area
- Purchase and utilize a faraday box or pouch to protect against relay and reprogramming vehicle theft
- Make copies of important vehicle documentation i.e., insurance slips/ownership
- Report suspicious activity. If you notice suspicious people or behaviours around parked vehicles, call police.