CRIME BRIEF: July 19, 2022
Type: Drugs
Incident: 22-28667
Location: Icomm Drive
On Monday, July 18, 2022, at approximately 12:15 p.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a man preparing to inject a substance believed to be fentanyl while within a parking facility located at Icomm Drive.
Police interrupted this process and took the accused into custody for possession of controlled substance.
On further investigation it was learned that the accused was in violation of a valid probation order.
As a result, a 40-year-old man from Brantford, stands charged with the following:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl), contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Breach of Probation Order, contrary to the Criminal Code
Type: Impaired- Alcohol
Incident: 22-28598
Location: Mintern Avenue
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 10:20 p.m., the Brantford Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen to advise of a possible impaired driver involved in a hit and run in the area of Mintern Avenue and Tom Street.
Officers were dispatched and located the suspect vehicle and the accused at a Colborne Street location.
In speaking with the accused, officers observed signs of intoxication.
The accused was placed under arrest and transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. Both samples provided were over twice the legal limit.
Information was received that the accused is a prohibited driver and that the plates affixed to the vehicle, were not registered to this vehicle. The plates were seized by police.
As a result, a 42-year-old man from Ohsweken stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation While Impaired
- Over 80
- Operation While Prohibited
The accused also stands charged with the following Highway Traffic Act offences:
- Drive While Under Suspension
- Use Plates not Authorized
- Fail to Remain
Additionally, a license suspension was issued, and the vehicle impounded as per law.
Type: Impaired- Alcohol
Incident: 22-28486
Location: Stanley Street
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a call regarding a possible impaired driver at a Stanley Street fast-food restaurant.
Officers attended and located the vehicle stationed in the drive thru. The vehicle was running, and the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, appeared to be unconscious.
After several attempts, officers woke the accused and observed signs of impairment.
The accused was placed under arrest and transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. Both samples were over three times the legal limit.
As a result, a 38-year-old man from Simcoe stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Operation While Impaired
- Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration/80+
Additionally, a license suspension was issued, and the vehicle impounded as per law.
Type: Assault
Incident: 22-28315
Location: Erie Avenue
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched in regard to a disturbance involving several people, occurring in the area of Erie Avenue and Strathcona Avenue.
Through investigation, officers determined that a man was confronted by three other individuals for allegedly prowling in resident’s yards and attempting to enter vehicles. A verbal confrontation occurred, which escalated to a physical altercation involving all four persons.
As a result of the altercation all four parties received for minor / non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers attended, located all four persons, and requested Emergency Medical Services.
The man who had been confronted by the others for prowling, was uncooperative with police and emergency medical services, assaulting one of the police officers by striking him in the face.
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals stand charged:
- A 27-year-old man, a 23-year-old man, and a 20-year-old woman, all from Brantford, each stand charged with one count of Aggravated Assault, contrary to the Criminal Code, and
- A 22-year-old man from Ohsweken, stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Assault x 3
- Assault a Peace Officer
- Trespass/Prowl near Dwelling House
Type: Assault
Incident: 22-28119
Location: Icomm Drive
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to a location on Icomm Drive after receiving a report of a man threatening another man with a knife.
The accused is alleged to have been asked to leave the property by an employee when he brandished a knife and made a threatening gesture towards the victim.
No physical injuries were sustained as a result of the incident.
Officers attended, located, and arrested the accused.
Investigation revealed that the accused was in violation of a valid police undertaking.
As a result of this investigation, a 52-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following offences:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Failure to Comply with an Undertaking
The accused was held for bail.
Type: Assault
Incident: 22-28073
Location: Darling Street
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to attend a dispute involving two men in the area of Darling Street.
The accused, a 54-year-old man, and the victim, a 27-year-old man, were involved in a verbal dispute when the accused struck the victim several times.
The two men were known to each other. Minor physical injuries were sustained by both parties.
As a result, a 54-year-old man from Brantford, stands charged with Assault, contrary to the Criminal Code.
Type: Drugs
Incident: 22-27869
Location: Market Street
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 12:00 p.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a man and a woman in the process of using illicit drugs in the area of Dalhousie Street and Market Square.
Officers interrupted this process. The male was in possession of suspected fentanyl and a pipe with suspected crystal methamphetamine. The accused was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance.
Further investigation determined that the accused is in violation of a valid release order.
As a result, a 45-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following:
- Possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl/crystal methamphetamine), contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Breach of release order, contrary to the Criminal Code
Type: Stolen Vehicle
Incident: 22-27828
Location: Colborne Street
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a vehicle that had previously been reported as stolen from another jurisdiction. The vehicle was located in a Colborne Street parking lot.
Investigation revealed that the vehicle, which had out-of-province licence plates, was rented by the accused and was to be returned in May, 2022.
Officers located the accused nearby. The vehicle was recovered.
As a result of this investigation, a 49-year-old female from Alliston stands charged with Possession of Stolen Goods Over $5,000, contrary to the Criminal Code.
Type: Impaired - Alcohol
Incident: 22-27663
Location: Mintern Avenue
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at approximately 3:20 a.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a 911 call to advise of a possible impaired driver who had been involved in a collision in the area of Mintern Avenue.
Officers attended and through investigation determined that the accused had been involved in two motor vehicle collisions which resulted in damages to a parked vehicle, a hydro pole, and a road sign.
In speaking with the accused, officers observed signs of intoxication.
The accused was arrested and 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 33-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation While Impaired
- Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration of 80 plus
- Failure to stop after accident x 2
Additionally, a license suspension was issued, and the vehicle impounded as per law.
