Brantford Police Daily Crime Briefs 28Sept2016

The Brantford Police Service in Partnership with the Brant County OPP Issue Several Charges in Traffic Safety Initiative

Sep 28, 2016

September 28, 2016

On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 the Brantford Police Service teamed with the Brant County OPP in a one-day traffic safety initiative. The enforcement based initiative was designed to increase public compliance and awareness with safe driving measures and ultimately, save lives. Officers targeted areas in in the City of Brantford as well as Brant County.

As a result of the traffic enforcement, 34 tickets were issued, including 2 for not wearing a seatbelt, and 1 for a driver smoking with a person under 16 years in the vehicle.

The Brantford Police Service reminds drivers and passengers to consciously consider safety whenever they get into a vehicle or get behind the wheel. Pay attention to the road at all times and refrain from aggressive driving and distracted driving behavior.

Our goal is to change unsafe driver behaviour and improve safety for everyone. Fines and penalties act as an effective deterrent, but they are only one tool. Education and awareness encouraging safe driving behavior benefits everyone.

No one should lose their life or suffer serious injury because a driver was not devoting his or her full attention to the road.

Whenever you are driving, make sure you:

• obey the speed limit

• ensure all persons in the vehicle are wearing their seat belts

• don’t drink and drive

• don’t use hand held electronic devices while behind the wheel

• keep your eyes on the road.

• keep an extra watch for cyclists, pedestrians and motorcycles

Education, Awareness, and Enforcement is key to saving lives!

Crime Brief – September 28, 2016

Sep 28, 2016

Type: Domestic Dispute

Incident # 16-36255

Date: September 27, 2016

Incident: On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at approximately 1:00 p.m. a man and a woman, who are in a relationship, engaged in a verbal argument. The argument escalated and the man grabbed the woman by the head, threw her into a wall and a door. The woman attempted to get away and the man grabbed her by the back of the head and tossed her on the ground. The woman was able to get away from the man and contacted 911 for assistance. Community Patrol Officers attended and investigated.

As a result, a 40 year-old Brantford man was arrested and charged with Assault. He was held for a bail hearing on September 27, 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: Break and Enter (Commercial)

Incident # 16-36241

Date: September 27, 2016

Location: West Street (500 Block)

Incident: Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on September 26, 2016 and 6:00 a.m. on September 27, 2016 a business had a storage container entered. At the time of the investigation several boxes which contained clothing and other merchandise were stolen.

Anyone with information regarding reported break and enters in our city is asked to contact our Street Crimes Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286.

The Brantford Police Service Wishes to Educate the Public about Crimes of

Opportunity and How to Protect Themselves from Being a Victim

Over the last few days, the Brantford Police Service has investigated several thefts from motor vehicles and motor vehicle thefts. These are considered crimes of opportunity and the BPS offers the following tips to assist the public in protecting themselves from becoming a victim:

• Always remove the keys, roll up the windows and lock your vehicle when it’s unattended.

• Do not leave valuable items in your vehicle; however, if this is unavoidable, ensure valuables are concealed from plain view.

• Don’t leave personal identification, credit cards, vehicle registration or insurance slips in your vehicle.

• Park in well-lit areas – if you park in your driveway or carport, try to leave the outside lights on home throughout the night, or install a motion light.

• Do not leave a garage door opener in your vehicle – this may provide the suspect access into your home.

• Consider installing an alarm/anti-theft device on your vehicle.

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

Crime Prevention through Education and Awareness””

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