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Crime Brief - July 15, 2021

Jul 19, 2021

Type:                    Possession 
Incident:             21-25475
Location:           Dalhousie Street
 
On Tuesday, July 8, 2021, at approximately 10:23 a.m. Brantford Police Officers on foot patrol in the Downtown observed two male individuals with, what appeared to be, illegal narcotics in open view.
 
As officers approached, one male suspect attempted to conceal the substances. 
 
Investigation revealed the following, which were seized:
  • Approx. 0.3 grams of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $45
  • Approx. 0.3 grams of suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $120
  • Approx. 1.5 grams of suspected Cocaine with an estimated street value of $150

Additional information received provided officers cause to believe the possession of illegal substances was for the purpose of trafficking.
 
Information was received to indicate that the accused was in violation of a valid release order.
 
As a result of the actions of the officers, Joseph Cougar BRADFORD, a 35-year-old male of Brantford, stands charged with the following:
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking X 3 
  • Breach of Release Order 
 

 
Type:                    Theft Under $5,000
Incident:             21-25527
Location:           Fairview Drive
 
On Thursday, July 8, 2021 at approximately 3:57 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a report of theft from a grocery store located at Fairview Drive and West Street.
 
A female suspect was observed by store security exiting the premise with no attempt to purchase a cart of grocery items. The suspect was observed leaving the area in a motor vehicle with the items. The vehicle description and plate number were provided to police by store security.
 
Upon attending the home of the vehicle’s registered owner, the female suspect identified herself to officers and turned herself into police.
 
As a result of the investigation a 32-year-old female of Brantford stands charged with Theft Under $5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code.


 
Type:                    Impaired - Alcohol
Incident:             21-25607
Location:           Brant Avenue
 
On Friday, July 9, 2021 at approximately 4:43 a.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a vehicle driving erratically in the area of Brant Avenue and St Paul Avenue. 
 
Officers conducted a traffic stop and, when speaking with the female driver, observed signs of intoxication. 
 
The accused was transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. Both samples provided were in excess of the legal limit.  
 
As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old female of Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
  • Impaired Operation 
  • 80 plus 
Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for 7-days as required by law.


 
Type:                    Suspicious Vehicle
Incident:             21-25791
Location:           Colborne Street at Murray Street
 
On Saturday, July 10, 2021 at approximately 12:16 p.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a motor vehicle travelling northbound on Murray Street near Colborne Street, which was believed to have previously been involved in a fail to stop incident with unidentified suspects.
 
When a traffic stop was conducted, the male driver of the suspect vehicle reversed into the police cruiser in an attempt to escape.   
 
The suspect vehicle also collided with a civilian vehicle which was parked in the driveway of a residence.
 
The suspect was identified and arrested at 12:21 p.m.
 
Information was received that the accused was in violation of two drivers licence suspensions in addition to an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with a release order.
 
As a result of this investigation, Curtis William BRIGAITIS, 40 of Brantford stands charged with the following: 
  • Drive while under suspension x 2, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Unauthorized plates for motor vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Flight from police, contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Fail to remain at accident, contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Fail to remain at accident, contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Dangerous operation of motor vehicle, contrary to the Criminal Code 

The accused was held for bail. 



Type:                    Stolen Vehicle
Incident:             21-25800
Location:           Colborne Street at Murray Street
 
On Saturday, July 10, 2021, patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a motor vehicle travelling east bound on Colborne Street near Murray Street, which had previously been reported as stolen. 
 
Officers followed the motor vehicle to the intersection of Superior Street and Walter Street where they then lost sight of the vehicle. 
 
Police located the accused, at Superior Street and Brighton Avenue where he was arrested on the strength of outstanding warrants. 
 
Search incident to arrest determined the keys for the suspect motor vehicle were in possession of the accused with the stolen vehicle located nearby. 
 
Officers identified the accused as the driver suspect vehicle from surveillance video obtained from a nearby business.
 
Additional information received indicated the accused to be in violation of a valid Probation Order and two driver license suspensions.
 
As a result of this investigation, Kenneth James HUMPHREY, 39 of Brantford stands accused of the following: 
  • Possession of Stolen Goods under $5000, contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Breach Probation, contrary to Section contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Driving while under suspension x 2, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was held for bail. 


 
Type:                    Break and Enter
Incident:             21-26370
Location:           Erie Avenue
 
On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call from a witness advising of a Break and Enter in progress at a retail store located on Erie Avenue.
 
Police located a female matching the suspect clothing description provided by the witness outside a nearby location.
 
The suspect was arrested for breaking and entering. A search incident to arrest found the suspect in possession of stolen laptops and break and enter tools. 
 
Further investigation revealed the accused to be in violation of a valid Probation Order.
 
As a result of this investigation, a 21-year-old female of Brantford stands accused of the following Criminal Code violations: 
  • Break and Enter
  • Possession of Stolen Property X 2
  • Breach Probation 
  • Possession of Break in Instruments 

The accused was held for bail.