Brantford Resident Charged with Child Luring Offences
Crime Brief - December 18, 2019
Man in Custody for Attempt Sexual Assault
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
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
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
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Brantford Police are Investigating a Shooting At a Residence on Strawberry Lane
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
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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Police Investigate Suspicious Person at Donegal Park
November 26, 2019
Incident #19-45599
On Tuesday November 26, 2019 at approximately 5:00 p.m. an 11 year old female youth was playing in Donegal Park on Donegal Drive. The youth was playing in and around the forested area when an unknown male came out of the forest and grabbed her on the shoulder. When the youth screamed the male fled on foot out of the park.
The suspect male is described as a white male, between 40-50 years of age, wearing a grey hoodie with hood up and blue jeans.
The Brantford Police want to make the public aware of this incident and the location it occurred. Police are continuing to investigate this incident and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Chad Francis of the Brantford Police Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 extension 2272 or Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477.
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Brantford Police Investigate Report of Firearm at a Residence on Colborne Street East
Inc#19-45659
November 27, 2019
On November 27, 2019 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call about a person(s) with a firearm at a residence on Colborne Street East, Brantford. A group of individuals were seen outside the residence and one of them was seen holding a possible firearm. Community Patrol Officers, Brantford Police – Emergency Response Team and BPS – K-9 attended to the area where they located the residence and conducted an investigation. In the interest of public safety, the area was contained and the roads were closed to traffic. Police were able to make contact with the occupants inside the residence who were co-operative with the investigation. As a result of the investigation the information was deemed to be unfounded. There will continue to be a police presence in the area as the investigation is concluded. The Brantford Police Service would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the incident was investigated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-0113 or Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477.
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Brantford Police Traffic Unit is Investigating a Serious Motor Vehicle Collision
Inc BR19045162
November 24, 2019
On November 23rd, 2019 at approximately 2:31pm, members of the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to a serious head on motor vehicle collision on Fairview Drive near Briar Park Road. Brantford Fire and Brant/Brantford Paramedics were also dispatched to the collision.
Officers arrived at a collision in the eastbound lanes of Fairview Drive. A 74 year old driver of one of the vehicles was transported by ambulance to the Brantford General Hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries.
The 74 year old driver from Brantford remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Fairview Drive between West Street and Memorial Drive was closed for several hours during the investigation as members from the Collision Reconstruction Unit processed the collision scene. All roadways are now open.
The Brantford Police Traffic Unit would like to speak with anyone that has further information regarding this incident. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Constable Kris Reid 519-756-0113 extension 2228.