Brantford Crime Briefs – 06Sept2016

Type: Possession of a Weapon

Incident # 16-32803

Date: September 3, 2016

Location: Dalhousie Street (100 Block0

Incident: On Saturday, September 3, 2016 a man attended a licenced establishment on Dalhousie Street. The man was known to the owner as he had been previously trespassed from the property due to unwanted behaviour. The man was observed hitting the front window. The owner and two other men exited the building to tell the man to stop and leave. At this time the man was seen holding a knife in his hand. The man made a comment that he wanted to kill the owner and made a movement towards him with the knife. The man accidentally dropped the knife before he was able to get close to the owner and he fled the area. The owner and the other men entered the building and contacted police for assistance. Police investigated and located the man a short distance away.

As a result, a 26 year-old Ohsweken man was arrested and charged with Possession of a Weapon, Uttering Threats, and Assault with a Weapon. He was held for a bail hearing on September 6, 2016.

Type: CRA Fraud

Incident # 16-32829

Date: September 3, 2016

Incident: On Saturday, September 3, 2016 a 68 year-old woman contacted police to report being a victim of a Canada Revenue Agency scam. The woman advised that on Friday, September 2, 2016 she received a phone call from a man claiming to be a representative of the Canada Revenue Agency and stated that she had an outstanding balanced owed to the government. The man advised that the woman was to pay back the balance in iTunes cards. The woman attended a business on Clarence Street and purchased iTunes cards worth a few hundred dollars. The woman reported that the clerk asked her if the cards were for personal use or part of the CRA scam. The woman continued to purchase the cards and provided the man the serial numbers. She later received confirmation from a family member that it was a scam. Investigation is continuing.

Taxpayers should be vigilant when they receive, either by telephone, mail, text message or email, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requesting personal information such as a social insurance number, credit card number, bank account number, or passport number, or money.

These scams may insist that this personal information is needed so that the taxpayer can receive a refund or a benefit payment. Cases of fraudulent communication could also involve threatening or coercive language to scare individuals into paying fictitious debt to the CRA. Other communications urge taxpayers to visit a fake CRA website where the taxpayer is then asked to verify their identity by entering personal information. These are scams and taxpayers should never respond to these fraudulent communications or click on any of the links provided.

If you receive a call saying you owe money to the CRA, call them to be sure.

If you have already sent funds and/or your personal information contact the police and your financial institution immediately. If you believe that you have been a VICTIM OF FRAUD and reside in the City of Brantford, contact the Brantford Police Service at 519- 756-7050.

Type: Domestic Dispute

Incident # 16-32874

Date: September 3, 2016

Incident: On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at approximately 4:40 p.m. a man and a woman, who are in a relationship, were at a restaurant on Stanley Street. While in the restaurant the two engaged in a verbal dispute. The woman left the restaurant to get away from the man. The man chased the woman and punched her in the head. He then threw her to the ground causing a scrape to her arm. The man continued to yell and scream at the woman at which point a concerned citizen intervened to prevent any further assaults. Community Patrol Officers were contacted and investigated.

As a result, the 17 year-old Brantford man was arrested and charged with Assault and Fail to Comply with Youth Sentence. He was held for a bail hearing on September 6, 2016.

Type: Break and Enter (Residential)

Incident # 16-32884

Date: September 3, 2016

Location: Adelaide Avenue (0-100 Block)

Incident: Sometime between Thursday, September 1, 2016 at approximately 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 3, 2016 at approximately 7:00 p.m., a shed was entered at a residence on Adelaide Avenue. At the time of the investigation 2 mountain bikes, tools, and gasoline in jerry cans were reported stolen.

Type: Domestic Dispute

Incident # 16-32916

Date: September 3, 2016

Incident: On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at approximately 11:15 p.m. a man attended the address of his ex-girlfriend and engaged her in a verbal argument. The argument escalated and the man pushed the woman and struck her in the back of the neck. The woman sought safety in her bathroom and contacted police for assistance. Police attended and arrested the man. During the investigation, it was also learned that the man was bound by a court order and was to have no contact with the woman.

As a result, a 27 year-old Canfield man was charged with Assault, Disobeying Court Order and Breach of Probation. He was held for a bail hearing on September 6, 2016.

Domestic assaults are criminal offences. Before life stressors escalate to the point of physical violence and threats, the Brantford Police Service encourages men and women who are experiencing difficulties, to take advantage of the services offered in the community.

For our Community Partners link please view

http://www.brantfordpolice.ca/community-partners

For information about Victim Services of Brant please view

http://www.brantfordpolice.ca/victim-services-brant

Type: Disturbance

Incident # 16-33036

Date: September 4, 2016

Location: West Street (200 Block)

Incident: On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at approximately 9:45 p.m. a man was at a restaurant on West Street. The man was intoxicated and was yelling at patrons and calling them on to engage in a fight. Community Patrol Officers were contacted and investigated. Through investigation it was learned that the man was on bound by conditions not to consume alcohol.

As a result, a 37 year-old Brantford man was charged with Causing a Disturbance and Fail to Comply with Recognizance. He was held for a bail hearing on September 6, 2016.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime

Stoppers at 519-750-TIPS or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted

at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

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