Two men facing numerous weapons charges after firearm observed at bar
- Careless Use of a Firearm
- Carry a Concealed Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Making an Automatic Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of a Prohibited Device - Magazine x 2
- Firearm or Weapon: Possession contrary to Prohibition Order x 3
- Careless Use of a Firearm
- Carry a Concealed Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Making an Automatic Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of a Prohibited Device – Magazine x 2
- Firearm or Weapon: Possession contrary to Prohibition Order
CRIME BRIEF: September 5, 2023
Incident: 23-40446
Location: Jo Whitney Court
On Monday, September 4, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service Traffic Unit were conducting traffic enforcement along Mount Pleasant Street when a vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a traffic stop. The accused travelled for several blocks before stopping for police.
When speaking with the accused, officers observed signs of impairment.
Roadside testing was conducted, which indicated a "fail”. The accused was then placed under arrest and transported to provide samples of breath as required by law.
Both samples provided were over the legal limit.
As a result, a 21-year-old male resident of Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act violations:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration
- Speeding (87 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone)
Additionally, the vehicle was impounded, and the licence of the driver was suspended.
Type: Weapons
Incident: 23-40020
Location: Clarence Street and Henry Street
On Friday, September 1, 2023, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched after receiving a report of a suspicious person believed to be in possession of a handgun at a location near Clarence Street and Henry Street.
Officers attended and quickly located the suspect who was arrested. Search incident to arrest located a replica firearm (bb gun) which was turned over to police.
Type: Impaired
Incident: 23-39666
Location: Charing Cross Street and West Street
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched after receiving a call to report a possible impaired driver in the area of West Street and Charing Cross Street.
Officers located the subject vehicle at the intersection of West Street and Charing Cross Street and initiated a traffic stop.
Speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. Roadside testing was conducted to determine the sobriety of the driver. The driver failed the testing, was arrested, and transported in order to provide additional samples of breath as required by law.
Both samples provided indicated the accused was over the legal limit.
As a result, a 63-year-old female resident of Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol
- Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration
Additionally, the vehicle was impounded, and the licence of the driver was suspended.
Type: Impaired
Incident: 23-39613
Location: Grand Street
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at approximately 11:15 a.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched after receiving a call to report a possible impaired driver in the area of Grand Street.
Officers attended and located the subject vehicle within a Grand Street parking lot. Officers were approached by a man who advised he was the owner of the vehicle. Signs of impairment were observed by officers when speaking with the accused.
Roadside testing was conducted to determine the sobriety of the driver. The driver failed the testing, was arrested, and transported in order to provide additional samples of breath as required by law.
Both samples were over twice the legal limit.
As a result, a 67-year-old male resident of Brantford stands charged with the Criminal Code offence of Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration.
Additionally, the vehicle was impounded, and the licence of the driver was suspended.
Two arrested, facing numerous charges after road rage incident with firearm
- Careless use of firearm
- Carry firearm in unsafe manner
- Pointing firearm
- Possess prohibited firearm
- Possess prohibited device – magazine
- Possess weapon dangerous
- Carry concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Possession of firearm in vehicle
- Assault with intent to resist arrest
- Fail to comply with judicial release order
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Possession a controlled substance
UPDATE - Person of interest identified
BPS Launch Back-to-School Road Safety Blitz
CRIME BRIEF: August 29, 2023
- Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Ammunition
- Careless Storage of a Firearm x 8
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x 8
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm – Device x 2
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x 8
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm x 8
- Weapon or Firearm: Manufacture x 8
- Failure to Report Finding Firearm, Weapon, Device or Ammunition
- Tampering with Serial Number of Firearm
- Public Mischief
- Possession for the Purpose – Schedule 1 - Fentanyl
- Impaired Operation
- 80 Plus
- Operation while Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Speeding 116km/h in a 60km/h Zone - Construction Zone - Worker Present, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt - Speeding By 40 Or More km/h In a Zone Less Than 80km/h, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available, contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act
- Fail to Surrender Insurance Card, contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
- Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Operation while Impaired
- Dangerous Operation
Crime Brief: August 18, 2023
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Uttering Threats
- Assault with a Weapon
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Failure to Comply with Judicial Release
- Disobeying Court Order
- Operation while Impaired, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Operation while Impaired, BAC, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Drive Wrong Way – One-Way Traffic, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Novice Driver, B.A.C. Above Zero, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
- Assault with a Weapon
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Operation while Impaired – Alcohol, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Driver Fail to Surrender Licence, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Drive Motor Vehicle Not Currently Validated, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Fail to Have Insurance Card
- Operation while Impaired
- Operation while Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Assault with a Weapon
- Disguise with Intent
- Probation Order: Non-Compliance x 2
- Probation Order - Non-Compliance
- Assault with a Weapon
- Aggravated Assault
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession Schedule 1 - Fentanyl
BPS seeking witnesses of collision
Nearly $100M in illegal cannabis seized, 18 arrested in large-scale drug operation
- 83,435 cannabis plants in various stages of growth, with an estimated value of $83,435,000 ($1000/plant)
- 5147.8 pounds of dried cannabis with an estimated street value of $12,869,500 (if sold by the pound)
41-year-old man facing numerous firearm related charges after robbery
- Break and enter dwelling house- commit indictable offence
- Robbery with a firearm
- Intimidation
- Point firearm
- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Firearm or weapon: possession contrary x 2
- Fail to comply with judicial release x 2