Brantford Crime Briefs – 20Jan2017

Type: Domestic Dispute

Incident #: 17-02229

Date: January 119, 2017

Incident: On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at approximately 11:50 a.m. a man and woman, who are in a relationship, engaged in a verbal dispute in their home. The argument escalated and the woman attempted to leave the residence. The man blocked her path and prevented her from leaving. The woman then ran to a bathroom to get some distance from the man and contacted her father for help. The man forced his way in and grabbed the woman, placing her into a headlock and punched her in the stomach. The woman began to scream for help and the man threw her to the ground, held her hands behind her back, and put his hand over her mouth. The woman was eventually able to free and fled the residence. While she was running from the residence her cell phone fell from her pocket and the man picked it up and threw it at her. The man was able to catch up to the woman and once again put her into a headlock and began pulling her back towards the residence. At this time the woman’s father arrived and the man fled. Community Patrol Officers were contacted and located the man a short distance away.

As a result, a 28 year-old Brantford man was arrested and charged with Forcible Confinement, Assault with a Weapon, Assault, and Breach of Probation. He was held for a bail hearing.

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: Recovered Stolen Vehicle

Incident # 17-02246

Date: January 19, 2017

Location: Terrance Drive (0-100 Block)

Incident: On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at approximately 7:00 a.m. a concerned citizen contacted police to report a suspicious 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer that was parked in front of a residence on Terrance Drive. Through investigation it was learned that the vehicle had previously been reported stolen to police in December 2016.

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

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