Male Arrested Following Attempt to Obtain Narcotics Using Fraudulent Prescription

BR26017951

May 12, 2026

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Brantford Police Service responded to a pharmacy located inside FreshCo at 50 Market St S after staff reported that a male was attempting to pass a fraudulent prescription for narcotics.

As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old male has been charged with:

  • Obtain Controlled Substance by Fraud
  • Uttering a Forged Document
  • Forgery
  • Fail to Comply with a Probation Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Police remind the public and healthcare providers to remain vigilant regarding fraudulent prescriptions and to report any suspicious activity immediately.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050.  Additionally, information can be provided anonymously to 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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