Type: Domestic Dispute
Incident # 16-39718
Date: October 21, 2016
Incident: On Friday, October 21, 2016 at approximately 12:00 p.m. a man and a woman, who were formerly in a romantic relationship, engaged in a verbal argument at the man’s residence. The argument escalated and the woman threw an object at the man, striking him in the hip. She then shoved the man into a bookshelf. The man struck his head causing a laceration. Community Patrol Officers were contacted and the woman was arrested.
As a result, a 23 year-old Brantford woman was charged with Assault with a Weapon, Breach of Probation x’s 3, and Fail to Comply with Recognizance. She was held for a bail hearing. The man was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.
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: Impaired Driver
Incident # 16-39798
Date: October 21, 2016
Location: West Street (500 Block)
Incident: On Friday, October 21, 2016 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Community Patrol Officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) program on West Street. At this time, police spoke with a driver who displayed signs of impairment. The driver provided samples of his breath into a roadside screening device which indicated that he was over the legal limit of alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested and taken to the Brantford Police Service where he provided further samples of his breath as required by law. The results were 180 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood and 170 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. The legal limit is 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood.
The accused, a 29 year-old Brantford man was charged with Over 80 blood alcohol and released on a Promise to Appear for a future court date. The vehicle was impounded for a mandatory seven day seizure.
Type: Scam
Incident # 16-39889
Date: October 22, 2016
Incident: On Tuesday, October 22, 2016 a woman received a telephone call from a person claiming to be a representative of Roger’s Communications. The person stated that they were offering her a discount on their services and asked that she provide them with personal information to complete the process. The woman provided the information, however after the conversation felt uneasy about the transaction. She contacted Rogers who confirmed that they had not contacted her and that it most likely was a scam.
How to protect yourself from identity theft
• Never provide personal information through the Internet or by email.
• Keep your access codes, user ID, passwords, and PINs secret.
• Keep your address current with all government departments and agencies.
• Be careful before you click on links in any email you receive.
• Caller ID is a useful function. However, the information displayed can be altered by criminals.
• Protect your social insurance number. Don’t use it as a piece of ID and never reveal it to anyone unless you are certain the person asking for it is legally entitled to that information.
• Shred unwanted documents or store them in a secure place.
Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?
• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/
• Internet Fraud Complaint Center: http://www.ic3.gov
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: Intoxicated Person
Incident # 16-39906
Date: October 22, 2016
Location: Murray Street at Mary Street
Incident: On Saturday, October 22, 2016 at approximately 4:45 p.m. a Community Patrol Officer was on Murray Street when they observed a man staggering as he walked. The man approached the officer’s police vehicle and without saying anything, entered the back seat. When the officer spoke to the man, he indicated he believed the cruiser was a taxi and demanded a ride home. Police attempted to located a sober person to take the man to, however were unable to do so. As a result, a 46 year-old Brantford man was charged with Being Intoxicated in a Public Place. He was taken to the Brantford Police Service and released when sober.
Type: Stunt Driving
Incident # 16-39940
Date: October 22, 2016
Location: King George Road at Varadi Avenue
Incident: On Saturday, October 22, 2016 at approximately 9:00 p.m. a Community Patrol Officer was conducting road safety traffic enforcement in the area of King George Road at Varadi Avenue and observed a silver Dodge Dart travelling at a very high rate of speed. A speed measuring device was used and registered the vehicle as travelling 110 k/m per hour. King George Road is a posted 50 k/m per hour zone. A traffic stop was conducted with the vehicle and the 17 year-old male driver was charged with Stunt Driving. The vehicle was impounded for a mandatory seven day seizure.
Type: Impaired Driver
Incident # 16-40059
Date: October 23, 2016
Location: Market Street South (0-100 Block)
Incident: On Sunday, October 23, 2016 at approximately 5:20 p.m. a concerned citizen contacted police in regards to a vehicle that was driving in erratic manner on Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. A description of the vehicle was provided, and police located the vehicle in a parking lot on Market Street South. Police spoke with the driver who displayed signs of impairment. The driver provided samples of her breath into a roadside screening device which indicated that she was over the legal limit of alcohol. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the Brantford Police Service were she provided further samples of her breath as required by law. The results were 163 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood and 159 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. The legal limit is 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. As a result, a 19 year-old Brantford woman was charged with Over 80 blood alcohol and released on a Promise to Appear for a future court date. The vehicle was impounded for a mandatory seven day seizure.
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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