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COVID-19 Reporting Violations and Inquiries

Apr 9, 2020

General Inquires

Any general inquiries regarding COVID-19 can be answered by contacting the City’s COVID-19 Line at covidviolations@brantford.ca or call the City’s Customer Contact Center at 519-759-4150

Brantford Police Service – Public FAQ’s

As the situation related to COVID-19 continues to quickly evolve, the Brantford Police Service has been working closely with our City of Brantford Emergency Management partners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including the County of Brant, Six Nations, Brant County Health Unit and the Brant Community Healthcare System.

We have been taking advice from public health officials and making decisions that balance our need to provide community safety with maintaining the health and safety of our members.

Policing personnel are conducting active screening, in the course of our duties, for potential risks of COVID-19 with everyone entering our police facility to ensure the safety and well-being of all other individuals.

Currently, there are no changes to our frontline operations.

Police Services

Q. How can I file a police report?

If you have an emergency – an immediate threat to life or property and/or risk to public safety – please call 911.

Non-emergencies can be reported by calling 519-756-0113.

Many incidents can be reported using our online reporting system http://www.brantfordpolice.ca such as Damage to Vehicle or Property under $5,000, Driving Complaints, Traffic Issues or Concerns, Graffiti, or Theft or Fraud Under $5,000.

Q. Can I go to the police station to make a report?

In an effort to protect the health and well-being of our members, we are asking members of the public to refrain from attending the station unless in an emergency situation. Please note that should you need to provide payment for services such as a vulnerable sector check, cash transactions are not being accepted at this time. Payment can be made via debit, mastercard or visa.

Q. How can I get a Criminal Record Check, a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check or a Vulnerable Sector Screening?

At this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our office is not accepting in-person applications for police checks or facilitating civilian fingerprints. During this time, we encourage all applicants to apply for police checks using the Online Police Background Records Check portal. This is located in the "Useful Links" box. All record checks that pass authentication will be automatically mailed out when completed.

Please note: If you are under the age of 21 or have limited credit history, you can still pay for and submit your application online to get the process started. If you fail to authenticate or require fingerprints, we will not be able to complete your application until the office is fully operational again. You may show your employer/volunteer organization your receipt, as proof of your application, and have them refer to our website for confirmation of our limited access.

Until further notice, previously submitted requests, will NOT be available for pick up. Exceptions will be made for those requiring a Vulnerable Sector Check under emergency circumstances.

NEW: Effective November 1, 2018, the new Police Records Check Reform Act is in effect. Due to changes imposed by the legislation, the Brantford Police Service will no longer accept and process police record checks for persons under the age of 18, UNLESS the applicant is applying for a position with a government agency (federal, provincial, or municipal). Eligible young persons must apply in person, not our on-line process.

Please note: you MUST be a current resident of the City of Brantford (taxes paid to the City of Brantford) and your address must be policed by the Brantford Police Service in order to apply through this Police Service. If you are unsure if you are eligible to apply through the Brantford Police Service, please call us at 519-756-0113 ext 3336 for verification as NO REFUNDS will be issued.

Information about Vulnerable Sector Checks can be found online at www.brantfordpolice.ca or by calling 519-756-0113.

Q. Can I pick up my property?

Please contact the Property Unit Clerks by calling 519-756-0113 ext. 2217 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m Monday to Friday regarding any questions you may have and to arrange a suitable time to pick up your property.

Q. I need to attend a Collision Reporting Centre, are they open?

Yes. However, the Collision Reporting Centre has amended hours of operation to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and are now closed on Saturdays until further notice.

Screening methods have been put in place to ensure the health and safety of the public and their employees. These may include instructing citizens to remain outside in their vehicles to await a CRC staff member, putting restrictions on who can attend, increased sanitization, not handling customer documents, and encouraging social distancing.

How are the Emergency Orders that are now in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19 enforced?

Contraventions of the Emergency Management and Civil Protections Act (EMPCA) and/or City of Brantford By-law violations will result in the attendance of a City By-law Officer or Brant County Health Unit Inspection Officer, supported by a member of Brantford Police Service or Ontario Provincial Police (if warranted).

Should the City of Brantford institute any additional by-laws, they will be enforced by the City of Brantford’s By-law Enforcement Officers and supported by Police, if warranted.

The severity of each infraction in relation to the potential risk to public health and the spread of COVID-19 will be considered when taking enforcement action. Consistent with existing enforcement approaches, a graduated approach to compliance will be implemented. This could include providing educational messaging or warnings to members of the public around the emergency orders and, if compliance is not obtained, the issuance of a ticket under the Part I of the Provincial Offences Act or a summons under Part III of the Act.

Complaints related to self-isolation or quarantine

On March 25, 2020 the Government of Canada invoked the Quarantine Act. This requires all travelers returning to Canada – with the exception of what the federal government is calling "essential workers” – enter a mandatory 14-day period of isolation, regardless of whether any symptoms of COVID-19 are present.

For concerns relating to returning travelers who are not self-isolating and who arrived on or after March 25, please contact Brant County Health Unit at 519-753-4937 and press '1'

Complaints related to the City of Brantford's face covering by-law

Effective July 17, 2020, wearing a face covering is required in all enclosed public indoor spaces in the City of Brantford, including all City of Brantford facilities and public transit.

For the purposes of this by-law a "face covering" is defined as a medical mask or non-medical mask or other face covering, including a bandana, scarf or other material that covers the nose, mouth and chin without gaping to create a barrier to limit the transmission of respiratory droplets.

To report a violation of the provincial or municipal orders, please contact:

covidviolations@brantford.ca or call the City’s Customer Contact Center at 519-759-4150

For more information about what the City can enforce in priority order, please visit: http://www.Brantford.ca/covid19Violations

Complaints related to non-compliance with physical distancing guidelines on private property (e.g. grocery stores)

Physical distancing of being two metres (six feet) apart from another person is required to control the spread of COVID-19. People should avoid crowds and practice physical distance everywhere, including in open establishments, such as grocery stores.

For complaints relating to people not following the physical distance guideline on private property, please contact Brant County Health Unit at 519-753-4937 and press '1'.

For more information on how to practice physical distancing, visit the BCHU website at: https://www.bchu.org/coronavirus

Q. What is Social Distancing?

In order to decrease transmission of COVID-19, all residents are reminded to practice social distancing. This involves taking steps to minimize close contact with others, including:

•Avoiding crowded places and non-essential gatherings of 5 or more people

•Avoiding common greetings, such as handshakes

•Limiting contact with people at higher risk (e.g. older adults and those in poor health)

•Keeping a distance of at least two arms lengths (approximately two metres or six feet) from others

•Washing hands and often touched spaces frequently

Please be mindful of the members of our community who are more vulnerable to COVID-19. Social distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness.

Q. What are Police doing to ensure businesses and their property are being protected?

BPS remains committed to providing essential services throughout the community. We recognize that many businesses have temporarily closed due to COVID-19. As always, we will continue proactive patrols and respond to calls for service to ensure the safety and security of our community. If members of the public observe suspicious activity or individuals, near or close to a business, they are encouraged to call police immediately. Reporting crime and providing relevant information allows our investigators to identify suspects and solve crime.

Complaints regarding price gouging

The Province has both an online and telephone option for the public to report incidents of price gouging. Online reports can be made at: https://www.ontario.ca/form/report-price-gouging-related-covid-19 or, consumers can call Consumer Protection Ontario at 1-800-889-9768 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

Businesses who have additional questions

Companies and workplaces that have questions about the temporary closure of all non-essential workplaces related order can call Ontario’s Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659

For any other type of business, report your concerns to the City at covidviolations@brantford.ca or call the City’s Customer Contact Center at 519-759-4150.

For more information about what the City can enforce in priority order, please visit: http://www.Brantford.ca/covid19Violations

Employee Concerns

If you have COVID-19 concerns or questions about your workplace or construction site, please call the Ministry of Labour’s Health and Safety Contact Centre at 1-877-202-0008

What should I do if someone comes to my house, calls me or sends a text asking for COVID-19 relief donations or is selling COVID-19 related products and services?

Brantford Police Services reminds the public to be extra vigilant when it comes to those trying to sell or provide products or services associated with COVID-19. Reliable, accurate and up-to-date information is provided through local public health officials. Anyone who believes they have been approached or contacted by someone who is misrepresenting themselves in an effort to sell goods or services should report this to Brantford Police online at http://www.brantfordpolice.ca

Staffing & Screening

Q. Are there enough police officers to keep the city safe?

Brantford Police Service members have been provided with the same direction as the public when it comes to travel, self-isolation, and self-monitoring.

It is not in the interest of community safety for us to disclose our exact deployment numbers but we can say, at this time, this direction has impacted an extremely small number of members and we have not had to make any changes to our frontline policing services.

Prior to COVID-19, the Brantford Police Service had plans in place to address staffing needs during a public crisis or emergency. These plans include repurposing of resources, modifying members’ shifts, and adjusting our service delivery model. All of these steps would allow us to maintain public safety and respond to emergency calls for service. We have not had to make these adjustments to date.

Q. Is the Brantford Police Service screening those in custody?

We will not speak to any specific cases but we can say that every person in police custody is screened at least three times: upon arrest, at the station, and again when they are transported to court by a supervisor. These screenings include such questions as: do you have symptoms, have you travelled, have you been quarantined, etc. We continue to work with our emergency management partners to ensure our screening is the most effective it can be in determining the well-being of people in our custody to prevent possible exposure to our members and those who work along side us in the justice system.

Regarding releasing people rather than remanding, if we can release someone from custody we will, but our priority is on the safety of the public. If necessary, we have and will continue to seek opportunities to limit exposure to those who are in custody and will remain so throughout the court process.

Enforcement Practices

Q. Has there been a reduction in crime or have police officers stopped making arrests?

There has been no change in the operational direction provided to our members.

We are not experiencing a significant change to our calls for service, however; we are asking the public to please not call 9-1-1 unless there is an immediate threat to life or property. Any questions related to COVID-19 should be directed to local public health officials and/or the City’s COVID-19 line at 519-759-4150.

Q. Why do I have to identify myself?

On March 31, 2020, the Government of Ontario made changes that require an individual to identify themselves at the request of a police officer, if there are reasonable grounds to believe the individual is violating an emergency order.

City of Brantford Bylaw Officers and Brant County Health Unit staff continue to lead with monitoring and providing information and education to non-compliant individuals and businesses. The Brantford Police Service will assist with these enforcement efforts, when necessary. This includes visiting establishments that have not complied with the provincial directive and, under each circumstance, using officer discretion to determine the proper action.

There are various options of enforcement, ranging in severity from a $750 ticket to a summons, which upon conviction can result in fines from $100,000 for individuals to $10 million for businesses, to arrests and criminal charges of Obstruct Police.

You are required to identify yourself once the officer has reasonable grounds to lay a charge so the officer can properly issue you a ticket or summons, whichever they deem necessary.

Q. What is the role of the Police?

The role of the police during a pandemic or emergency situation continues to be focused on ensuring public safety, providing public information and education, and enforcing the law in a thoughtful manner. Municipal, provincial, or federal governments may invoke legislation that, in some cases, provides the police with new powers of authority for a defined period of time, usually until the problem being addressed is resolved.

Complaints received by the police about groups or establishments breaching various orders could involve, but are not necessarily limited to, the following actions:

•Receive and assess the complaint to determine if there is a violation of any legislation and/or regulations and if police, public health officials or other entities (such as bylaw officers) are required.

•If a violation of the legislation and/or regulations has been assessed, charges may be laid. However, emphasis is being placed on education to ensure compliance. Enforcement is generally considered as a last resort and is likely to be focused on repeat offenders.

•If a party is found to be guilty of an offence, they could be subject to fines and/or jail time depending on the legislation.

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is possible that the police may be called upon to enforce new authorities that have been invoked by various levels of government. There are numerous discussions taking place across the country to determine the best approach to this evolving situation.

Q. How do I find more information about COVID-19?

Ontario has launched a dedicated web page to provide up to date public information with a summary of data from Public Health Ontario that offers expanded information every day at 10:30 a.m. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/

For local information, please visit the Brant County Health Unit website, undated daily at 11am: http://www.bchu.org

Ontario’s COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus

Last Update: July 17, 2020

34 YEAR OLD MALE ARRESTED ON 48 FIREARM RELATED CHARGES

Sep 17, 2020

Incident # 20-34504

On Friday, September 4, 2020 at approximately 3:26 pm, Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call to report a male suspect, believed to be in possession of a firearm. The suspect was witnessed driving a vehicle with a female passenger in the area of Clarence Street and Colborne Street.

Further investigation revealed that the suspect vehicle, a 2006 black Cadillac Escalade, was previously reported stolen from the Region of Halton.

At approx. 6 pm, officers identified the suspect vehicle in a parking lot located at Brant Ave and Church Street. The vehicle was occupied by the accused driver and female passenger. When officers conducted a traffic stop, the accused attempted to flee the scene, striking a residential fence and staircase with the vehicle. The vehicle, fence, and staircase all sustained extensive damage. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and was not pursued by police due to public safety concerns.

As the investigation continued, at approx. 8:00 pm, officers located the stolen vehicle abandoned in the parking lot of an apartment building on Tollgate Road. Officers recovered seven firearms from the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from a prior break and enter in Wellington County.

The investigation also revealed that the accused was also currently bound by five Criminal Code driving prohibitions. The accused was identified by officers and arrested by members of the Six Nations Police Service on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

As a result of the investigation, Lorne Melvin GENERAL, 34 years of age from Ohsweken, is charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:

Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000
Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000 X 7
Pointing a Firearm X2
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose X2
Careless Use of Firearm X2
Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
Unauthorized Possession of Firearm X7
Adult Firearm or Weapon Possession Contrary to Prohibition Order X7
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm X7
Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle X7
Operation While Prohibited X5

The Brantford Police Service would like to thank the Six Nations Police Service for their assistance in this investigation.

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

CRIME BRIEF

Sep 17, 2020

Type: Impaired- Alcohol
Location: Forest Road

Incident: 20-35776

On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at approximately 1:20 a.m. Brantford Police responded to a call from a concerned citizen who observed a vehicle strike a tree then flee the scene. The vehicle was described as a small, white, four-door car occupied by a driver and one passenger.

Community Patrol Officers attended to the scene where remnants of automobile parts were found alongside the uprooted tree.

The suspect vehicle, accused driver, and passenger were located by Community Patrol Officers in a nearby parking lot on Colborne Street East. The registered owner, later identified as the accused, had contacted the Brantford Police Station to falsely report that his vehicle had been stolen.

During the investigation, Community Patrol Officers received conflicting stories from the two individuals involved, as each claimed the other was driving at the time of the accident. While speaking with the individuals, Officers observed signs of impairment. Both parties were arrested and transported to the station to provide samples of breath as required by law. Samples provided were over the legal limit.

As a result of the investigation,

A 20 year old male from Brantford is charged with:

Novice Driver, Blood Alcohol Concentration Above 0 under the Highway Traffic Act
Suspension of licence for three days and the vehicle impounded for seven days, and

A 20 year old male from Brantford was charged with:

Careless Driving, Under the Highway Traffic Act
Novice Driver, Blood Alcohol Concentration Above 0 under the Highway Traffic Act
Suspension of licence for three days

Type: Assault with Weapon

Location: Dalhousie Street
Incident: 20-35371

On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at approximately 4:00 pm an altercation occurred between occupants of two vehicles in the parking lot of a business located at Dalhousie Street and King Street.

The accused was passenger in a vehicle driven by his girlfriend, which arrived and parked alongside a vehicle occupied by two passengers. As the driver began to exit her vehicle, her car door made contact with the victims’ vehicle. While assessing the damage, the victim was confronted by the accused who was verbally abusive and threatened to shoot the victim, claiming to be in possession of a firearm. The victims did not witness a firearm, but believed the accused to be in possession of one. The accused and his girlfriend then left the area and the victims called 9-1-1 for police assistance.

Community Patrol Officers attended the scene and conducted a search of the area for the subject vehicle, which was located in a parking lot at Henry Street and Wayne Gretzky Parkway.

Officers secured the area and, upon confirming the identity of the vehicle’s occupants, the accused was directed out of the motor vehicle. While being escorted from the vehicle, the accused became violent with officers, resisting arrest and damaging the interior of the police vehicle.

The driver of the subject vehicle was directed out of the vehicle without incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 21 year old male from Brantford is charged with the following under theCriminal Code:

Utter threats to cause death
Assault with a weapon
Failure to comply with a Recognizance
Obstructing a Peace Officer

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

Overdose Death Leads to Manslaughter Charge for Brantford Male

Sep 15, 2020

Incident # 20-22482

A Brantford resident has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal drug overdose of a Brantford man earlier this year.

On June 13th 2020 the victim, along with his brother and a close friend purchased a quantity of what they believed to be cocaine from Jeremy FOLK. While at the victim’s residence the three persons ingested the cocaine and a short time later Emergency Medical Services were called to the victim’s address. As a result of ingesting the drugs, the victim died of a fentanyl overdose. The victim’s brother and close friend were hospitalized.

On Monday, September, 14 2020 Brantford Police Officers executed the arrest of Jeremy George FOLK, 39 years of age from Brantford. Jeremy George FOLK has been charged with Manslaughter in relation to the overdose death.

The Brantford Police Service remains focused in the pursuit of illegal drug traffickers and will criminally charge those who are in possession of illicit drugs for the purposes of trafficking.

Due to the increase in overdose incidents, the Brantford Police Service is urging the public to be aware of these occurrences and of the potentially fatal risks of illicit drug use. Please use caution when using any type of drug that is not prescribed to you. If you are a new drug user you are particularly at risk should you use drugs that may be cut with or contain Fentanyl.

If you think someone is suffering from a drug overdose, call 9-1-1- immediately. If available, give the person Naloxone. Naloxone is an emergency medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose from opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, methadone, morphine. You can give naloxone while you wait for emergency services to arrive. Remember naloxone can temporarily reverse an overdose but it can wear off before the person has completely recovered. Always call 9-1-1 and be treated by Emergency Medical Services. If you yourself have taken drugs or have drugs on you, the Good Samaritan Law can protect you.

The Good Samaritan Lawprovides immunity from simple possession charges for those who call 9-1-1 in the case of an overdose. This Law is in place to encourage and protect people who are witnessing or experiencing an overdose so they can seek help and save lives.

If you have information about suspected drug activity please contact the Brantford Police Service at 519- 756-7050. 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

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BPS Arrest and Charge Armed Suspicious Male

Sep 15, 2020

As a result of the investigation into reports of an armed suspicious male in the area of St. George Street and House Ave on September 14, 2020, Brantford Police Service now have a suspect in custody.

A 30 year old male from Brantford has been arrested and is charged with the following under the Criminal Code:

•WEAPONS DANGEROUS

•POSSESSION OF FIREARM WHILE PROHIBITED

•BREACH OF PROBATION

•FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH UNDERTAKING

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ORIGINAL RELEASE

Incident # 20-35995

On Monday, September 14, 2020 at approximately 5:45 pm, Brantford Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding reports of a suspicious male with a firearm in the area of St. George Street and House Avenue.

Community Patrol Officers attended to the scene and, with assistance of the BPS K9 unit, conducted a thorough search of the area. Officers were unable to locate the reported male.

Police do not believe that there is an immediate threat to public safety. As the investigation is active and ongoing, further information is not available at this time.

The Brantford Police Service is continuing to investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-756-7050 or 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

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

BPS Investigate Armed Convenience Store Robbery

Sep 11, 2020

Incident # 20-35452

On Friday, September 11, 2020 at approximately 4:00 am, Brantford Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a robbery at a convenience store located near Erie Ave and Gladstone Ave.

Two unidentified male suspects, with faces covered, brandished a firearm and demanded money from the store clerk.

The unidentified male suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of money and are believed to have fled the scene in a white vehicle, reported stolen earlier in the day. Individuals in the store were unharmed.

Suspect #1 – Male, average height and build, short dark hair, wearing a black hoodie with a white decal, blue jeans and a blue medical mask.

Suspect #2 – Male, average height and build, wearing a black hoodie with a white decal, flat black rimmed hat with a red beak, and grey sweat pants. The suspect was wearing a blue bandana to conceal his face and carrying a blue and orange backpack.

Suspect Vehicle – White Dodge Caravan

The Brantford Police Service – Major Crime Unit is investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-756-7050 or 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

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

BPS Downtown BEAT Unit Seize Illegal Cannabis and THC Infused Edibles

Sep 10, 2020

Incident # 20-33193

On Thursday, August 27, 2020 members of the Brantford Police Service Downtown Better Enforcement Action Team (BEAT Unit) attended a business in the downtown core after receiving complaints regarding the sale of illicit cannabis.

Upon arriving at the location, large quantities of illicit cannabis along with price lists were clearly visible. As the location was being secured, members of the BPS BEAT Unit also observed a quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, police obtained a search warrant for the location. Execution of the search warrant led to the search and seizure of the following:

Approx. 7,494 grams of cannabis
Approx. 244 grams of hash
Approx. 1 gram of suspected cocaine
THC infused chocolate cannabis edibles
Approx. 150 of 1 gram individual packages of "shatter”
Approx. 51 packages of 500 mg THC infused gummy candies
Approx. 96 individually packaged THC infused gummy cannabis candy
Approx. 27 THC infused cheesecakes
Approx. 23 THC infused brownies
Approx. 16 bags of THC infused cotton candy
A candy floss machine used to create THC infused cotton candy
Approx. 182 cannabis cigarettes
Approx. 26 grams of "shatter”
Approx. 50 "moon rock” THC infused edibles
Approx. 35 grams of "Bits and Bites” THC infused edibles
Approx. 4 loaves of THC infused banana bread

In addition to the substances listed above, a quantity of Canadian currency and records relating to the electronic purchases made of the illicit cannabis products was also seized.

The involved business was not licensed to sell cannabis/cannabis related products. Items sold from this location were not provided by licensed distributors.

Brantford Police Service would like to remind members of the public that the only legal manner to purchase cannabis and cannabis related products is thru a licensed distributor. Purchasing these products from other than authorized and licensed distributors is dangerous as the cannabis products may be mixed with other substances.

Many of the items seized are dangerous as they resemble candy and appeal to children. To prevent accidental consumption by children, ensure only legal products are purchased from a licensed provider. Products are required to be clearly labelled, must contain a regulated amount of THC and come in plain, child-resistant packaging.

As a result of the investigation, a 39 year old male from Brantford and a 22 year old female from Brantford have been charged with:

Possession for the purpose of distributing, under the Cannabis Act
Possession for the purpose of selling under the Cannabis Act, and
Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

BPS Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

Aug 29, 2020

Incident # 20-33478

On Saturday, August 29, 2020, at approximately 2:50 a.m. Brantford Police Service responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Brant Avenue, Ava Road and Parkside Drive. A 21 year old male from Brantford was fatally injured in the collision.

The Brantford Police Service notified the province’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU), which invoked its mandate. As such, Brantford Police Service will be unable to provide further information.

As a result of the investigation, the accident scene has been cleared however, lane reductions are temporarily in place on Brant Ave. Additionally, until bridge repairs can be completed, the roadway under the bridge at Ava Road is closed to traffic.

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23-year-old male Charged with Intoxicated Operation of a Golf Cart on Wayne Gretzky Parkway

Aug 23, 2020

Incident 20-32493

BRANTFORD, ON – On Saturday, August 22, 2020 at approximately 7:00pm, Brantford Police received a call regarding a driving complaint. A concerned citizen observed a male driving a golf cart northbound on Wayne Gretzky Parkway at Henry Street. The driver was observed by the citizen to have what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage in his hand.

Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they were able to locate the golf cart and driver travelling northbound on Wayne Gretzky Parkway at Lynden Road. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop of the golf cart where they spoke with the driver. Officers observed signs of intoxication and an open alcohol container.

The driver was given a demand for a roadside screening device. The driver failed the roadside screening device, was arrested and transported in order to provide samples of his breath as required by law. The samples provided were over double the legal limit.

As a result of the investigation, a 23 year old male from Brantford was charged with 80 Plus under the Criminal Code and driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor under the Liquor License Act. His license was suspended for 90 days.

BPS Seek to Identify Arson Suspects

Aug 21, 2020

BRANTFORD, ON - Between August 10th and August 21, 2020 Brantford Police Service and Brantford Fire were dispatched to attend two residential fires on Mohawk Street and three fires at a location on Eagle Ave.

On Monday, August 10, 2020 at approximately 1:22 pm, the rear deck of a Mohawk Street residence was found to be on fire. On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at approximately 6:04 am, the side of the same residence was found on fire.

On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at approximately 9:40 am, a motor vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence on Eagle Avenue was found on fire. On Friday, August 14, 2020 at approximately 5:41 am, the front porch of the same residence was found to be on fire. At approximately 7:18 am on Friday, August 21, 2020, a motor vehicle was found on fire at the same residence.

All of the fires were quickly controlled and resulted in minor property damage. Police have reason to believe the fires were deliberately set and are working to identify suspects seen in the area. The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect #1 – Eagle Avenue:

Male, average height and build, wearing a black baseball cap, blue and white checkered long sleeved shirt, Khaki pants, dark shoes with a white sole and a white coloured bandana covering his face.

Suspect #2 – Mohawk Street:

Male, heavyset build, approximately 5’10”, wearing a Champion brand dark hooded sweatshirt, dark coloured shorts, DC style skateboard shoes and a bandana covering his face. The suspect left the scene in what is believed to be a newer model 4-dr Hyundai.

Brantford Police - Major Crimes Unit are investigating these incidents and would like to speak with anyone who may have further information or could help identify the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 or Brantford-Brant Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be submitted anonymously online at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID251

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