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CRIME BRIEF: March 14, 2022

Mar 14, 2022

Type:                   Impaired - Alcohol
Incident:             22-9697
Location:            Colborne Street

On Sunday, March 14, 2022, at approximately 1:00 a.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a vehicle travelling eastbound on Colborne Street, near Clarence Street, at a high rate of speed, without proper lights.  

The vehicle was observed weaving between lanes, then turned eastbound onto Dalhousie Street, a one-way highway, and began driving the wrong way. A traffic stop was conducted by officers.

In speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The accused was subsequently arrested and transported to provide samples of breath as required by law. Both samples provided were over the legal limit.

As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old woman from Vienna, Ontario, stands charged with the following: 
  • Operation While Impaired, contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration, contrary to the Criminal Code  
  • Drive Wrong Way - One Way Traffic, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Drive Without Proper Rear Light - Motor Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Speeding 90km/h In A 50km/h Zone, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
 
Additionally, the accused’s license was suspended, and the vehicle impounded as per law.
 


Type:                   Impaired - Alcohol
Incident:             22-9439
Location:            Erie Avenue

On Saturday, March 12, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling southbound on Erie Avenue near Mintern Avenue, without any headlights or taillights. 

Investigation revealed the affixed plates were not authorized for this vehicle. 

Additionally, the driver was unable to proof of valid insurance for the vehicle.

Investigation revealed the driver had failed to register the vehicle in his name after purchasing.

In speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment and a issued a roadside screening device, which the driver failed. The accused was arrested and transported to provide samples of his breath as required by law. Both samples were over the legal limit.

As a result of this investigation, a 34-year-old man from Ohsweken stands charged with the following: 
  • Impaired operation contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Owner operate motor vehicle - no insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act 
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 

Additionally, the accused’s license was suspended, and the vehicle impounded as per law.
 


Type:                   Impaired - Alcohol
Incident:             22-9437
Location:            West Street 

On Saturday, March 12, 2022, at approximately 12:40 a.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed a vehicle travelling northbound on Market Street near Chatham Street, at a high rate of speed. 

Police observed the vehicle being operated erratically, and a traffic stop was conducted at West Street and Dundas Street. 

In speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The accused was arrested and transported to provide samples of his breath as required by law. Both samples provided were over twice the legal limit.

Additionally, investigation revealed that the accused was operating the vehicle without a valid licence.

As a result of this investigation, a 44-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following offences: 
  • Operation while impaired, contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation while impaired, 80 plus, contrary to the Criminal Code  
  • Drive while under suspension x 2, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

At the time of this incident, the accused was wanted on an endorsed warrant by the Brantford Police Service for a separate matter. The warrant was executed at the time of this offence. The accused was held for bail. 

Additionally, the accused’s license was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded as per law.
 


Type:                   Impaired - Drug
Incident:             22-9391
Location:            Lynnwood Drive and Colborne Street

On Friday, March 11, 2022, at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Brantford Police Service received a report from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver. The citizen advised she observed a female driver slouched over the steering wheel of a vehicle, parked on Lynnwood Drive. 
 
Officers attended the area, located the vehicle at Lynnwood Drive and Colborne Street and initiated a traffic stop.

While speaking with the accused, officers observed signs of impairment. The accused was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation (Drug) and transported to complete evaluation before a Drug Recognition Officer.

Search incident to arrest located suspected Oxycocet (opiate), along with drug paraphernalia in possession of the accused. 

A Drug Recognition Expert evaluation was completed, where it was found that the accused's ability to operate a conveyance was impaired by drug.

As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old woman from Hagersville, stands charged with the following: 
  • Operation while Impaired - Drug - contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Possession Schedule 1 - Other Drug - contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substance Act

Additionally, the accused’s license was suspended, and the vehicle impounded as per law.
 


Type:                   Impaired - Drug
Incident:             22-8368
Location:            Colborne Street and Garden Avenue

On Friday, March 4, 2022, at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a collision involving two motor vehicles in the intersection of Colborne Street and Garden Avenue where the driver failed to remain at the scene.

Information received indicated the driver may be impaired. 

Officers located the subject vehicle on Glenwood Drive, with a lone man occupying the driver’s seat. 

It was determined that the accused was a suspended driver and did not have a valid driver’s licence, however he provided officers with multiple expired licences. The vehicle did not have a valid permit and the accused was unable to provide proof of insurance as required by law.

In speaking with the accused, officers observed signs of impairment and was arrested and submitted to a Drug Recognition Expert examination, where it was determined that the accused was impaired by drug.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old man from Waterford, stands charged with the following:
  • Operation While Impaired Alcohol and Drugs, contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possess More Than One Licence, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Change Lane - Not in Safety, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Driving While Under Suspension X 2, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Fail To Remain, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
  • Drive - No Insurance, contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
 
Additionally, the accused’s license was suspended, and the vehicle impounded as per law.

 


Type:                   Assault
Incident:             22-8169
Location:            Usher Street

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Brantford Police received a call to attend an Usher Street residence regarding a physical altercation occurring between multiple people. 

A man was observed by a resident to be unlawfully inside a vehicle belonging to the resident’s roommate. The vehicle was parked in the victim’s driveway.
 
After being alerted to the presence of the accused in his vehicle, the victim exited his home and confronted the accused, who was now walking away from the vehicle.

As the accused was approached, he brandished an axe, raising it towards the victim.

A struggle occurred between the two men. At this time, the victim’s roommate left the home to assist the victim.

With the physical altercation now involving the three men, a female (the second accused in this matter), walked up from behind, and began to assault both victims.

The third victim in this incident, was in his vehicle and, as he was driving by, observed the scene and heard the victims calling for help. This man exited his vehicle and while attempting to physically assist the two victims, was threatened to be stabbed by the accused female.     

Officers arrived on scene and the accused man and woman were taken into custody. 

One victim received minor injuries but did not require medical treatment. The other two victims did not receive any physical injuries.

A search incident to arrest revealed the female accused was in possession of a hand-made edged weapon and the accused man was in possession of break-in instruments.

Information received indicated the accused female was in breach of a valid probation order and judicial release order.

As a result of the investigation, Luella ELLIOTT-DOXTADOR, 26, of Ohsweken, stands charged with the following: 
  • Assault x 2, contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Breach of Probation contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Failure to Comply with Judicial Release Order contrary to the Criminal Code
 
And, Dillon James MILLER, 32, of Brantford, stands charged with the following: 
  • Assault with a Weapon x2, contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possession of Break-In Instrument contrary to the Criminal Code 
  • Trespassing at Night contrary to the Criminal Code

Both accused parties have been held for bail.