Brantford, ON – Tuesday, May 12 to Monday, May 18, 2020 marks Canada Road Safety Week, a 7-day public education campaign aimed at making Canada’s roads the safest in the world by promoting safe driving behaviours. This annual awareness campaign is designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures in order to save lives and reduce injuries on Canada’s roads.

Despite the fact that most drivers claim to be aware of the laws and regulations related to impaired driving, distracted driving and aggressive driving, many do not appear to fully 

understand the various behaviours that define each of these infractions and, if they do, some continue to break the rules. This is why this year’s campaign theme is about "Shifting Gears”. We are encouraging drivers to "think differently” about problematic driving behaviours by broadening their understanding of the rules. We are also inviting them to acknowledge the bad habits they may not have realized they had and to "change their driving behaviours” accordingly.

The Brantford Police Service makes educating the public in safe driving practices a road safety priority.  An essential part of our job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways.  This year, the focus of our campaign continues to be on the behaviours that put drivers, passengers and all road users at risk of fatal or serious injury collisions.  Our enforcement initiative will focus on impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving and speeding.

The Brantford Police Service is committed to increase public compliance with safe driving in order to prevent collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. As a driver, your actions can increase road safety.  Please adjust your actions behind the wheel to make our roads safer for everyone.

The Brantford Police Service is proud to be participating in this year’s Canada Road Safety Campaign. While this public safety initiative is part of a national effort to help advance Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025 to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world, we are confident that our local efforts will help make the roads here in Brantford among the safest in Canada.

On Tuesday May 5, 2020, members of the Brantford Police Service conducted an arrest of an armed person in relation to an ongoing drugs and weapons investigation. Police then executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search warrant at a residence on Alfred Street in the City of Brantford. As a result of the investigation the following items were seized:

•A semi-automatic handgun

•Ammunition

•250 grams of suspected cocaine (approximate street value of $25000)

•Prescription medication

•$5000 in cash (approximate)

Three persons were charged in connection with the investigation.

28 year old Enrico CALLENDER of Hamilton stands charged with:

1.Unauthorized possession of a firearm, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

2.Knowledge of an unauthorized possession of a firearm, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

3.Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

4.Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

5.Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (two counts).

6.Possession of Firearm contrary to Order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

7.Possession of ammunition contrary to Order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

8.Careless storage of ammunition, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

 

A 19 year old female from Hamilton stands charged with:

1.Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to 5 (2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (two counts). 

2.Careless storage of ammunition, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. 

A 27 year old female from Brantford stands charged with:

1.Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to 5 (2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

2.Careless storage of ammunition, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

Anyone with information regarding any other drug or weapons-related activities is asked to contact the Street Crime Unit of the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286.

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

Incident #20-15525

Brantford Police Service has charged a 28 year old Brantford male with numerous offences after an early morning investigation on Murray Street.  

On May 4th, 2020 at approximately 4:13 a.m. the Brantford Police responded to a 9-1-1 call at a Murray Street address within the City of Brantford.  Information was received that a domestic related dispute involving a firearm had taken place inside the residence.  The victim, a 22 year old female had been physically assaulted, threatened bodily harm and forced to stay in the residence.  Further information was received that a firearm was in the residence and used to threaten the victim.  

The Brantford Police Service responded to the residence with assistance from the Emergency Response Team.  Contact was made with the occupants and the victim was able to safely leave the residence.  The victim had sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated at the scene by Emergency Medical Services.  Communication was made with the suspect inside the residence who peacefully surrendered himself and was arrested by police.  Investigation revealed a loaded bolt action rifle, a magazine loaded with ammunition, two types of loose ammunition and a set of brass knuckles inside the residence.  

As a result of the investigation a 28 year old Brantford male has been charged with:

•Assault CCC

•Assault Cause Bodily CCC 

•Pointing a Firearm CCC

•Utter Threats Cause Death/Bodily Harm CCC 

•Forcible Confinement CCC 

•Careless Use of Firearm CCC

•Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CCC

•Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CCC

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

Incident #20-15525

The Brantford Police Service – Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate a motor vehicle collision located at Erie Ave and the Cockshutt Bridge and are appealing for witnesses.  

On Monday April 27, 2020 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Brantford Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a motor vehicle collision on Erie Ave at the Cockshutt Bridge.  Two vehicles had been involved in a head-on collision.  Community Patrol Officers attended to and investigated the collision.  At the time of the investigation occupants from both vehicles were transported to hospital.  Investigation revealed that one of the drivers involved in the collision suffered a medical emergency while operating her vehicle.  The driver has since succumbed to her medical condition.    

The BPS-Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate this incident and are asking anyone who may have witnessed or has any information relating to this investigation to contact Cst. Jeremy Morton 519-756-0113  ext.2869.  

       

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Type:        Assault with Weapon  

Incident: 20-15924

Location:   Clarence Street South

Incident:On Thursday April 30, 2020 just before 3:00 p.m. Brantford Police responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding an assault at a business on Clarence Street.  An unknown male had attempted to steal a car that was parked in the parking lot and threatened to stab the owner with a pair of scissors when confronted.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the victim who was not physically injured as a result of the incident.  Officers searched the area and located the suspect a short distance away.  The accused fled on foot when he observed police, however was arrested after a brief struggle.  Investigation revealed the accused was currently bound by a court order with conditions.  A 25 year old Brantford male is charged with Assault with a Weapon, Possession of Weapons Dangerous, Theft Under $5000, Attempt Theft Over $5000, Resist Arrest, Escape Lawful Custody and Breach of Probation.                  

Type:        Impaired – Drug  

Incident: 20-15983

Location:   Erie Ave

Incident:On Thursday April 30, 2020 just after 9:30 p.m. Brantford Police responded to a 9-11 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Erie Ave near the Veterans Memorial Parkway.  A vehicle was seen driving in the area crossing the centre line and weaving all over the road.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they were able to locate the vehicle and it was observed by Officers to be crossing the centre line and striking the curb.  When Officers attempted to stop the vehicle it hit and mounted the curb coming to rest partially on the sidewalk.  Officers spoke to the male driver and observed signs of impairment.   The driver was arrested and given a demand for a Drug Recognition Evaluation. While dealing with the accused he was found to be in possession of several Oxycodone pills.  As a result of the investigation a 45 year old Brantford male is charged with Impaired Operation – Drug under the Criminal Code.  He is further charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  The accused licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.    

Type:Impaired – Alcohol 

Incident:20-15992

Location:Harriet Street

Incident:On Friday May 1, 2020 just after 12:00 a.m. Brantford Police received a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspicious vehicle.  A vehicle was observed driving up and down the street at a high rate of speed and honking its horn.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the vehicle.  Officers were able to stop the vehicle and spoke to the female driver.  Officers observed open alcohol in the front consul of the vehicle.   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 her breath as required by law.  The driver’s samples were over the legal limit.  A 23 year old female from Brantford is charged with 80 Plus under the Criminal Code.  Her licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.   

"Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

Inc #20-15399

Brantford Police Major Crime Investigating – Missing Person

On Monday April 27th, 2020 Randy MANSELL was reported missing to the Brantford Police Service. MANSELL was last seen by family during June of 2019. 

MANSELL is described as a 36 year old male, approximately 5 feet, 9 inches, 160 pounds, medium build with short auburn hair and blue eyes. 

 

The Brantford Police are seeking public assistance in locating Randy MANSELL to confirm his wellbeing.  Anyone with knowledge of MANSELL’S whereabouts is asked to call Detective Matt ROBERTS at 519-756-7050 ext. 2273. 

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April 23, 2020

The Brantford Police Service has recently seen an increase in the number catalytic converter thefts from motor vehicles. Catalytic converter systems work to filter harmful pollution from vehicle exhaust. Catalytic converters have become an increasingly valuable item for thieves.

Typically these thefts have occurred overnight, where a suspect has crawled under vehicles and cut away the catalytic converter from the exhaust system. 

The Brantford Police Service is asking the public to call police if suspicious persons are observed near parked vehicles in residential areas, parking lots, and commercial parking lots.

All vehicles are subject to these types of thefts, however a current trend involving these incidents relate to Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe’s vehicles.

Incident #20-14847

 

Investigators from the Brantford Police Service are seeking assistance from the public in locating a missing female.

Patricia Williams was last seen on April 21, 2020 at a residence on Allensgate Drive, Brantford. Williams has been reported missing to the Brantford Police Service and police are concerned for her well-being.

Patricia Williams is described as a white female, 65 years of age, 5’7”, 160 lbs, blue eyes with chin length brown and grey hair.  Williams was last seen wearing a red down jacket, blue jeans, red and black hi top sneakers and occasionally wears glasses.  Williams is known to frequent Brantford, Paris and surrounding area.  

 

 

Brantford Police are currently investigating this incident and a police presence will be seen in and around this area.  Police are asking anyone who lives in the area of Allensgate Drive to check their properties for the missing female.  Police are also asking anyone who may have home video surveillance in the area to check and contact police.  Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1 or the Brantford Police Service at (519) 756-7050.

Incident #20-14162

On Thursday April 16, 2020 just after 12:00 a.m. the Brantford Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a Break and Enter to a business on Zatonski Avenue. Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they verified that the business; Urban Tactical, had been broken into.  The Investigation revealed that a vehicle was used to smash through the front entrance of the business.  Suspects entered the store and were inside for a brief period of time before fleeing the area in a four door sedan.  The involved suspects and vehicles are believed to be related to additional crimes that took place overnight in other jurisdictions.  Although the suspects were able to gain entry to the business it is not believed that any firearms or other property was stolen.

The investigation is ongoing and the Brantford Police Service is working closely with community partners and neighbouring policing agencies to respond to this matter.