BRANTFORD POLICE SERVICE

Jan 22, 2019

Type:  Break and Enter - Arrest
Incident: 19-02754
Location: Crandle Ave       
Incident: On Tuesday January 22, 2019 just after 12:00 a.m. Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call about a Break and Enter to a residence on Crandle Ave.   The victim awoke to find an unknown person standing in their kitchen.  The victim fled the residence and called 9-1-1 for assistance.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the residence where they located an unknown male hiding in the basement.  The male was arrested without incident.  While dealing with the male he was found to be in possession of property that had been stolen from a different investigation.  Information was received that the accused was currently wanted on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction and was also currently bound by a court order with conditions.  A 23 year old Brantford male was arrested on the outstanding warrant and has been further charged with Break and Enter, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000 and Breach of Probation.  The accused was held for a bail hearing. 

Type: Shoplifting - Arrest
Incident: 19-02703
Location: Colborne Street     
Incident: On Monday January 21, 2019 just after 3:30 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a call about a shoplifter at a business on Colborne Street.  Employees advised that a female was seen in the store concealing items in her purse and on her person.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the business where they located the suspect still inside the store.  While speaking to the female she was found to have several items concealed even though she had a shopping cart with items inside.  Investigation revealed that the name the suspect provided was false and that she currently was wanted on an outstanding warrant for her arrest.  The accused was arrested without incident.  A 29 year old Brantford woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant and has been charged with Theft Under $5000 and Obstruct Police under the Criminal Code.  The accused was held for a bail hearing.         
    
Type: Impaired - Alcohol
Incident: 19-02616
Location: Wayne Gretzky Parkway      
Incident: On Sunday, January 20th, 2019, just before 10:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a report about a two vehicle accident on Wayne Gretzky Parkway at Grey Street.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area and located the motor vehicle collision.  While speaking to the drivers involved, the male driver of the one vehicle showed signs of impairment and was given a roadside screening device demand.  The driver provided a sample into the roadside screening device and registered a fail.  The driver was arrested and transported to the Brantford Police Service where he was to provide samples of his breath as required by law.  The accused samples were over the legal limit. A 54 year old Milton male has been charged with Operate Motor Vehicle - 80 Plus under the Criminal Code.  His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.  
 

   
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Jan 21, 2019

Update – January 21, 2019

The Brantford Police Service – Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the hate crime committed at the Brantford Mosque. 

On Sunday October 21, 2018 at approximately 2:20 a.m. two unknown suspects attended
the Brantford Mosque located at 192 Greenwich Street, Brantford.  The suspects
proceeded to spray paint the walls of the Brantford Mosque and the parking lot
with hateful remarks and symbols directed at members of this religious faith.

The two suspects appear to be young males, with an average height and slim build.  Both
males were wearing long pants with hoodies and carrying backpacks. The one suspect has
a picture of a bull head on the front of his hoodie. 
 
The Brantford Police Service takes this incident very seriously and has continued to
investigate it since it occurred.  The BPS – Major Crime Unit is seeking the
public’s assistance in identifying the two individuals who are responsible.     

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Det. Jason Sinning at 519-756-0113 ext. 2265 or Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477.

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Original – October 22, 2018

The Brantford Police Service is currently investigating a hate crime.

On Sunday October 21, 2018 at approximately 2:20 a.m. two unknown suspects attended
the Brantford Mosque located at 192 Greenwich Street, Brantford.  The two unknown
suspects proceeded to spray paint the walls of the Brantford Mosque and the parking lot
with hateful remarks and symbols directed at members of this religious faith.

The two suspects appear to be young males, with an average height and slim build.  Both
males were wearing long pants with hoodies and carrying backpacks. The one suspect has
a picture of a bull head on the front of his hoodie.  

The Brantford Police Service is taking this incident very seriously and are seeking the
public’s assistance in identifying the two individuals who are responsible.     

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Det. Jason Sinning at 519-756-0113 ext. 2265 or Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477.
 

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Jan 21, 2019

Type:  Counterfeit Money
Incident: 19-02527
Location: Erie Ave       
Incident:  On Sunday January 20, 2019 just before 7:30 a.m. Brantford Police Service received a call about a theft and counterfeit money from a business on Erie Ave.  An unknown male had come into the business, produced a $100.00 bill and asked to purchase lottery tickets.  The clerk opened the tray and the male grabbed a number of tickets and fled the store.  When the male fled he left behind the $100.00 bill which was determined to be counterfeit.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the business where they reviewed surveillance video of the incident.  Officers searched the area and continued the investigation.  The accused was found later that day and arrested without incident.  While dealing with the male he was found in possession of the lottery tickets.  A 44 year old Brantford male has been charged with Using Counterfeit Money and Fraud Under $5000.00 under the Criminal Code.  The accused was held for a bail hearing. 

Type: Property Damage
Incident: 19-02520
Location: Colborne Street     
Incident: On Sunday January 20, 2019 just after 2:30 a.m. Community Patrol Officers observed a male walking down the street carrying a 2 x 4 piece of lumber.  Investigation revealed that the male had just smashed out the front window to a business on Colborne Street as well as the glass to a bus shelter.  The accused was arrested without incident.  Information was received that the male was currently bound by a court order with conditions.  A 33 year old Brantford male has been charged with Mischief to Property Under $5000.00 x2 and Breach of Probation.  The accused was held for a bail hearing.     
    
Type: Break and Enter - Arrest
Incident: 19-02296
Location: Drummond Street      
Incident: On Friday January 18, 2019 just before 10:00 a.m. Brantford Police Service received a call about a Break and Enter to a garage on Drummond Street.  Sometime overnight an unknown person(s) had broken into the garage and had taken a large amount of empty beer cans.  The owner of the property later attended the nearby beer store where he observed a suspicious male leaving after returning a large amount of cans.  When the male observed the owner he fled on foot.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the residence and investigated the Break and Enter.  During that investigation a report was received about a suspicious male in the rear yard at a residence on Grey Street.  Officers attended to the area where they located a male a short distance away hiding behind another residence.  While Officers were dealing with the male a third report was received from a residential complex where a number of mailboxes in the lobby had been pried open and their contents stolen.  Investigation revealed that the male was in possession of property that had been stolen from the residential complex on Dalhousie Street, that he was responsible for the Break and Enter on Drummond Street and was found to be in possession of Break and Enter tools.  Further information was received that the male was currently bound by a court order with conditions that he was contravening.  The accused was arrested without incident.  As a result of the investigations a 29 year old Brantford male has been charged with Break and Enter, Theft Under $5000.00, Mischief to Property Under $5000.00, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000.00, Possession of Break-In Instruments and Fail to Comply with Recognizance Order.  The accused was held for a bail hearing.  

 Type: Drugs and Firearm
Incident: 19-01501
Location: King Street      
Incident: On Friday January 11, 2019 Brantford Police Service received a report about a theft of a motor vehicle.  The victim had lent his vehicle to an acquaintance who did not return the vehicle when they were supposed to.  All attempts to have the vehicle returned to the owner had failed.  Community Patrol Officers observed the vehicle being operated on King Street later that day and performed a traffic stop.  When the officers attempted to speak to the parties in the vehicle they fled on foot.  A short foot pursuit was conducted with the male driver who was located a short distance away in a business.  Investigation revealed that the accused had just discarded a loaded semi-automatic handgun in the bathroom of the business and was attempting to flee the area.  The accused was arrested without incident.  While dealing with the male he was found to be in possession of a large amount of money and a knife.  Further investigation revealed a backpack inside the vehicle which contained a large amount of drug paraphernalia and suspected drugs including crack cocaine (street value $1140.00), methamphetamine (street value$4900), fentanyl powder (street value $15,500.00), cocaine (street value $4900.00) and Percocet pills (street value $30.00).  The suspected value of the controlled substances is over $26,000.  Further investigation revealed that the accused was currently bound by court orders with conditions.  As a result of the investigation Shaun Austin Krawiec, a 22 year old Bradford male is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (crack cocaine), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Percocet) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  The accused is also charged with Careless Storage of Firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Carry Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Firearm, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Prohibited Ammunition, Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, Possession of Firearm contrary to Court Order x2 and Breach of Probation.  The accused was held for a bail hearing. 

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Jan 14, 2019

Type:  Theft and Assault
Incident: 19-01475
Location: Colborne Street       
Incident:  On Friday January 11, 2019 just after 5:30 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call from a business on Colborne Street.  An unknown female had come into the business and had asked to use the phone.  After using the phone the female became upset and started to threaten to physically harm the staff.  Before leaving the store the female grabbed items, put them in her purse and tried to flee the store.  When staff tried to intervene the female physically assaulted the staff and fled.  Community Patrol Officers attended the area and located the female a short distance away.  The accused was arrested without incident.  A 46 year old Brantford woman is charged with Assault, Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and Theft Under $5000.  The accused was held for a bail hearing. 

Type: Suspicious Person
Incident: 19-01421
Location: Iroquois Street     
Incident: On Friday January 11, 2019 just after 9:30 a.m. Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call about a suspicious male on Iroquois Street.  An unknown male was in the area yelling and screaming, running in and out of traffic and causing a disturbance.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the male.  While speaking with male information was received that he was currently wanted on an outstanding warrant for his arrest and that he was currently bound by court orders with conditions.  The accused was arrested without incident.  While dealing with the accused he was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine ($70 value).  A 46 year old Brantford male was arrested on the outstanding warrant and has been further charged with Cause a Disturbance, Breach of Undertaking and Breach of Probation under the Criminal Code.  He has further been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.  The accused was held for a bail hearing.     
    
Type: Impaired - Drug
Incident: 19-01597
Location: Colborne Street      
Incident:  On Saturday January 12, 2019 just before 6:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a call about a possible impaired driver on Colborne Street.  Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the vehicle.  Officers attempted to stop the vehicle however the vehicle initially would not stop.  The vehicle was stopped and Officers spoke to the male driver.  Why speaking to the driver he showed signs of impairment and admitted to having used marihuana.  A roadside demand was given to the driver which he performed.  As a result of the roadside test the driver was arrested.  The accused was transported and he was given the Drug Recognition Evaluation Demand.  As a result of the evaluation a 26 year old Brantford male has been charged with Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle while Impaired - Drug.  The accused licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.  

   
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Jan 8, 2019

INC#19-894 

On January 7, 2019 shortly after 4:00 PM Brantford Police Service were called to a residence on Mercer Ave. in relation to a stabbing. A young male sustained serious injuries. The injuries are not life threatening. Brantford Police Service does not believe the incident occurred at the residence.

Brantford Police Service are of the opinion that the victim and unknown suspect are known to each other, and that this was not a random incident. Brantford Police Service continue to investigate this incident.

If you have information about this assault please contact Detective Kevin CABRAL of the Major Crime Section at 519-756-0113 ext. 2206.

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

Dec 13, 2018

Dec 6, 2018

Inc#18-43308

December 6, 2018

The Brantford Police Service has charged a 56 year old male with Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference. 
 
On November 1, 2018, the Brantford Police Service – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit entered into a sexual assault investigation. During the investigation, a female victim between 14-18 years old was identified. The investigation revealed that the victim had been touched inappropriately by a teacher at North Park Collegiate and Vocational School of the Grand Erie District School Board. As a result of the investigation, William Edward Gemmell, a 56 year old Vittoria male has been charged with one count of Sexual Assault and one count of Sexual Interference.

No further information will be released about this investigation at this time. 

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. Jeff Cotter at 519-756-0113 ext. 2269 or at jcotter@police.brantford.on.ca .

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 webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

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Nov 30, 2018

November 29, 2018

The Brantford Police Service invites you to participate in our 2018 Citizen Survey.  To participate, please visit www.brantfordpolice.ca or Twitter @BrantfordPolice and click on the survey link.

All participants will remain anonymous. 

Nov 26, 2018

Update – November 26, 2018

Media Release – Inc#18-46609

The Brantford Police Service Traffic Unit continues to investigate the death of a
male as a result of a motor vehicle collision.

On Saturday November 24, 2018 just before 3:00 a.m. Brantford Police Service
responded to a single vehicle collision on Spalding Drive at Ballantyne Drive.  As a result
of the collision, the driver Dakota Liam Miller a 23 year old Brantford resident
succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced at the scene.   

The BPS Traffic Unit continues to investigate this incident and is asking any witnesses or
anyone with information to please contact Cst. J. Morton at 519-756-0113 ext. 2869.
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 A 23-year-old Brantford man has died in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning.

Brantford Police, fire and paramedics were dispatched to Spalding Drive at Ballantyne
Drive at about 2:55 a.m., and found two male occupants in the vehicle.

Police say an adult male passenger was treated at Brantford General Hospital for minor
injuries, and later released.

The other male succumbed to injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Names of the accident victims have not yet been released pending notification of next of
kin.

Police are asking anyone who may have information to assist with the investigation, to
contact Cst. J. Morton at 519-756-0113 ext. 2869.

      
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