Brantford Crime Briefs – 11Aug2016

Type: Aggressive Sales

Incident # 16-29314

Date: August 10, 2016

Location: Ontario Street (0-100 Block)

Incident: On August 10, 2016 at approximately 3:50 p.m. community patrol officers were contacted in regards to two men who were going door-to-door in the area of Ontario Street claiming to be representatives of a hot water company. The men were claiming that it was mandatory that they come in and test the water. The homeowner did not let the men in and due to their aggressive tactics, contacted Brantford Police to investigate. Community Patrol Officers located the men in the area. They claimed to be from the Toronto area and were going door-to-door selling water tanks. Neither of the men were able to produce an official business licence and were subsequently charged under the Brantford By-Law for failing to present a business licence.

When you open your door to a salesperson, remember:

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) gives you special rights when you buy something in your home that costs more than $50.

As a consumer, you:

• have the right to cancel a contract for any reason within a 10-day cooling-off period. For water heater contracts, there is a 20-day cooling-off period

• must get a written contract: under the CPA, a consumer contract has to include specific information about the goods or service and your rights as a consumer. If it doesn’t, you can cancel the contract within 1 year of signing

Cancel a contract under the Consumer Protection Act

If you have questions or concerns about any door-to-door experiences you have had, call us at 416-326-8800 (GTA) or toll-free at 1-800-889-9768. TTY users call 416-229-6086 (TTY GTA) or 1-877-666-6545.

When you open your door to a salesperson, remember:

• ask for photo ID and get the name of the person and the business

• never share personal information (For example, an electricity or gas bill)

• if you ask a salesperson to leave, they must leave right away. If you feel unsafe, call local police

• look at the company name on the salesperson’s business card and promotional material and see if it matches the company name on the proposed contract

• do not rely on a salesperson’s opinion that your water heater is unsafe or should be replaced

• local utility companies, municipalities, government agencies or regulatory organizations don’t send salespeople door-to-door

• you do not have to sign a contract at that time

• Report suspicious activity to police, to protect others from being caught in a scam

• If you have been targeted by fraud, don’t be embarrassed, you are not alone. Report the incident to police.

Educate yourself by visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website at www.antifraudcentre.ca

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 # 16-29368

Date: August 10, 2016

Incident: On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at approximately 11:50 p.m. a man and a woman, who are in relationship, got into a verbal dispute in their home. The dispute escalated and the man pinned the woman down on their bed with his hands around her neck. The man then dragged the woman through the apartment causing bruises to her arms. When the woman tried to flee the residence and call police, the man blocked her path and prevented her from doing so. The woman was eventually able to escape and contact police for help. Community patrol officers investigated and a 35 year-old Brantford man was arrested. He was charged with Assault, Forcible Confinement and Breach of Probation, and held for a bail hearing on August 11, 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: Assault Police

Incident # 16-29377

Date: August 11, 2016

Location: Waterloo Street at William Street

Incident: On Thursday, August 11, 2016 at approximately 1:13 a.m., a taxi picked up a fare of 6 persons and during the transport, stopped in the area of Waterloo Street and William Street and ordered an unruly person to exit the vehicle. When being told to get out, the woman began kicking the driver, the computer terminal and the front window which caused a crack in the windshield. The driver contacted Community Patrol Officers for assistance. At this point the woman fled from the vehicle down Brant Avenue. The woman was located and arrested. During the arrest, the woman kicked a police officer in the chest.

As a result, a 21 year-old Brantford woman is charged with Assault, Assault Police Officer, and Mischief. She was held for a bail hearing on August 11, 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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