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Brantford Resident Charged with Child Luring Offences

Dec 18, 2019

Incident #19-46400 Update 

December 6, 2019 

On December 3rd, 2019 the Brantford Police Service were alerted by the United States -Homeland Security and the Alburquerque Police Department that a male from Brantford had engaged in on-line luring of a female believed to be 14 years of age.

A joint investigation was conducted which included the Brantford Police Service – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit and the BPS – Internet Child Exploitation Unit.  As a result of the joint investigation a male was arrested and charged with sex related offences.  Gerald Alfred Lucas, 60 years old from Brantford has been charged with Luring a Person Under 16 Years of Age by means of Telecommunication and Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 16 Years of Age.  The accused was held for a bail hearing.     

Members of the BPS-CASA Unit have continued to investigate this incident and have further executed a search warrant at a residence on Freeborn Ave, where they seized several computers and electronic devices used to facilitate the offences.

Brantford Police believe that the accused used several social media chat sites with the user name of "Canadainman_47" and believe that there may be other victims.

Anyone with information or who may have had contact with this individual is urged to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 or Det. Michael Korda of the Brantford Police-CASA Unit at 519-756-0113 x 3007

 "Together we can build a Stronger and Safer Community”

Crime Brief - December 18, 2019

Dec 18, 2019

Type:        Impaired - Alcohol   
Incident: 19-48175
Location:   Spalding Drive    
Incident:On Monday December 16, 2019 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call about a single motor vehicle collision on Spalding Drive.  A vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree.   Community Patrol Officers attended to the scene where they located the vehicle.  Officers located the male driver a short distance away.  While dealing with the driver Officers observed signs of impairment.  The driver was given a demand for a roadside screening device.  The driver failed the roadside screening device and was arrested.  The driver was transported in order to provide samples of his breath as required by law.  The accused samples were over two times the legal limit.  A 38 year old Brantford male has been charged with 80 Plus under the Criminal Code.  His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.                                       

Type:         Impaired – Alcohol 
Incident:  19-47962
Location:    Dalhousie Street at Stanley Street   
Incident:On Sunday December 15, 2019 just after 2:00 a.m. Brantford Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call about a motor vehicle collision.  A truck had been seen swerving on the roadway, hitting the curb and then caused a three vehicle collision.  The driver of the vehicle then fled the area on foot.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the collision.  The area was searched and the driver was located a short distance away.  While dealing with the male Officers observed signs of impairment and the driver was arrested.  The driver was transported in order to provide samples of his breath as required by law.  The accused samples were two times the legal limit.  Investigation revealed that the accused was a Prohibited driver, that the licence plates on the vehicle were not for that vehicle and that the driver did not have insurance.  As a result of the investigation a 43 year old Ohsweken male has been charged with Operation While Impaired, 80 Plus and Fail to Remain under the Criminal Code.  He has also been charged with Drive While Under Suspension and Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act as well as Owner Operate Motor Vehicle – No Insurance under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.         

Type:         Impaired – Alcohol    
Incident:  19-47955
Location:    Clarence Street    
Incident:On Sunday December 15, 2019 at approximately 1:30 a.m. Community Patrol Officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Clarence Street.  Officers performed a traffic stop and spoke to the male driver.  While dealing with the driver Officers observed signs of impairment and issued a demand for a roadside screening device.  The driver refused to provide a sample and was unable to provide documentation for the vehicle or produce his driver’s licence.  Information was received that the driver was a novice driver.  As a result of the investigation a 28 year old Brantford male has been charged with Refusal under the Criminal Code.  He is further charged with Driver- Failing to surrender licence, Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle and Novice driver refuse to provide breath sample under the Highway Traffic Act.  He is further charged with Fail to surrender insurance card under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.  The drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.     

Type: Impaired – Alcohol    
Incident: 19-47668
Location:    Henry Street    
Incident: On Thursday December 12, 2019 just after 9:00 p.m. Community Patrol Officers observed a vehicle travelling down Chatham Street with three flat tires and damage to the front end.  Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke to the male driver who showed signs of impairment.  Investigation revealed that the male driver had just been in a motor vehicle collision on Henry Street where he had left the roadway and struck a sign and fled the scene.  The driver was arrested and transported in order to provide samples of his breath as required by law.  As a result of the investigation a 32 year old Brantford male is charged with Operation While Impaired, 80 Plus and Fail to Remain under the Criminal Code.  The accused licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.   

Man in Custody for Attempt Sexual Assault

Dec 16, 2019

Brantford Police are currently involved in an ongoing investigation in the area of Paris Road and Seneca Crescent. Just prior to 2pm a male attempted to sexually assault a female teenager in the Paris Road and Henderson Avenue area. The suspect fled the scene in a motor vehicle and was promptly apprehended by police. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident. At this time there is no further threat to public safety as the suspect is in custody.
Investigators are currently interviewing witnesses to the incident. More information will become available as the investigation progresses. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Det. Jason Sinning of the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-7050 ext. 2265.

Brantford Police Continue to Investigate the Shooting at a Residence on Strawberry Lane

Dec 11, 2019

Incident #19-46656

December 11, 2019

On Wednesday December 4, 2019 at approximately 11:15 p.m. an unknown shooter fired numerous shots into the front of the residence.  Investigation revealed that many of the rounds penetrated the second story and entered into the bedroom of a sleeping two year old female.  At least one of the bullets narrowly missed the toddler who was sleeping in her bed. 

The Brantford Police Service Major Crime Unit is continuing to investigate this incident.  Police have canvassed the area and have spoken to a number of residents.  Police continue to appeal to the public for their assistance.  Anyone with information or anyone who may have surveillance video in the area is asked to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jason Sinning the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2265 or Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

Brantford Resident Charged with Child Luring Offences

Dec 6, 2019

Incident #19-46400

December 6, 2019

On December 3rd, 2019 the Brantford Police Service was alerted by the United States -Homeland Security and the Alburquerque Police Department that a male from Brantford  had engaged in on-line luring of a female believed to be 14 years of age.

As a result of the joint investigation, members of the Brantford Police CASA Unit (Child Abuse and Sexual Assault), arrested  a 60 year old male resident of Brantford and charged him with sex related offences, including Luring a child under 16 yrs old.

Members of the BPS-CASA Unit further executed a search warrant at a residence on Freeborn Ave, where they seized several computers and electronic devices used to facilitate the offences.

Police believe that the accused used several social media chat sites with the user name of Canadainman_47.  The Brantford Police Service believes that there may be other victims.

Anyone with information or who may have had contact with this individual is urged to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 or Det. Michael Korda of the Brantford Police-CASA Unit at 519-756-0113 x 3007

 "Together we can build a Stronger and Safer Community”

Brantford Police are Investigating a Shooting At a Residence on Strawberry Lane

Dec 5, 2019

 Incident #19-46656

December 5, 2019

The Brantford Police Service is currently conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred overnight at a residence on Strawberry Lane.

On Wednesday December 4, 2019 at approximately 11:15 p.m. an unknown shooter fired numerous shots into the front of the residence.  Investigation revealed that many of the rounds penetrated the second story and entered into the bedroom of a sleeping two year old female.  At least one of the bullets narrowly missed the toddler who was sleeping in her bed. 

The Brantford Police Service Major Crime Unit is continuing this investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance.  Anyone with information or anyone who may have surveillance video in the area is asked to contact police. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jason Sinning the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2265 or Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

Brantford Police assist City Officials at Homeless Encampment

Dec 4, 2019

On Wednesday December 4, 2019 at approximately 9:00 a.m. the Brantford Police Service attended with City officials to the encampment known as the "Welcome Love Camp” that is currently set up on both private and City owned property. City officials were going to be cleaning up part of the encampment that was on City owned property. The Brantford Police Service attended to assist with keeping the peace as a coordinated effort was being made to assist those that were living in the area. Occupants had been given notice in advance of today’s efforts and had been advised that they were trespassing. Occupants were given ample notice that they would need to relocate and the area of the encampment cleaned up. Emergency Shelter facilities and support services were set up to help those that may have been affected prior to today’s events.

Upon Police arrival, a fire was seen encompassing part of the encampment and Officers had to move quickly in order to rescue an individual before he was injured. Brantford Fire was contacted, attended and quickly extinguished the fire. A criminal investigation is now being conducted into the fire and how it started. While Officers were onscene, Emergency Medical Services needed to be contacted for a male who was found unresponsive in the encampment and who may have been suffering from hypothermia.

The Brantford Police Service will continue to assist in keeping the peace while the City and other agencies work to assist those that belong to this encampment.

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