BPS arrest two, after robbery with firearm and barricaded incident
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Members of the Brantford Police Service arrested a 47-year-old man and 40-year-old female, both Brantford residents, on May 26, 2024, after receiving a report of a man who had brandished a firearm outside a Murray Street residence.
At approximately 6:00 a.m., officers attended a Murray Street residence after a man and woman were reported to have attempted to enter and rob a Murray Street residence with a firearm.
The accused fled the scene on foot and were located by police at a Sarah Street residence.
The female suspect was arrested outside the residence on the strength of outstanding warrants. Search incident to arrest located approximately 0.5 grams of suspected fentanyl in her possession.
The male suspect barricaded himself within the residence for approximately an hour before exiting to be arrested by officers.
The male suspect was transported to hospital for medical treatment due to suspected drug use. Information received also indicated the male suspect had several outstanding warrants.
Police executed a search warrant at the Sarah Street residence at approximately 10:15 a.m., May 28, 2024, where officers located a replica firearm and approximately 136 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately 23 grams of suspected fentanyl.
This incident is not random as the individuals were known to each other.
As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Robbery with Firearm
- Probation Order: Non-Compliance
And, as a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old woman from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act violations:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Possession Schedule 1 – Fentanyl
- Probation Order: Non-Compliance
Both accused were held for bail.
Anyone that would like to report criminal activity within the community is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
Brantford Police Vehicles Now Equipped with Automated Licence Plate Recognition and In-Car Camera Systems
Brantford police are installing integrated Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car Camera (ICC) systems in patrol vehicles, which are expected to be operational by the end of the month.
The use of ALPR and ICC’s allow officers to quickly identify licence plates and vehicles linked with traffic or criminal offences. Investigations related to stolen vehicles, prohibited/suspended drivers, and wanted or missing people will all benefit from the use of this technology.
The integrated ALPR/ICC system is mounted on the front windshield of patrol vehicles and includes an in-car facing camera and a front-facing dash camera to continuously scans passing license plates while an officer drives through the city. If an issue is detected with a plate, the technology will assist officers to take the appropriate enforcement action. The integrated in-car camera will provide objective video recordings of interactions between officers and members of the public, gathering evidence which could be utilized in the prosecution of offences.
The Brantford Police Service are implementing this equipment as a result of provincial grant funding available to leverage technology which will enhance community and officer safety, increasing transparency and accountability in policing.
The use of this technology respects citizens’ privacy and rights as recognized under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and is in full compliance with the guidelines on the use of ALPRS by police services as released by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC).
The collection, retention, use, and disclosure of any personal information obtained from the ALPR/ICC’s is done in full compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
For more info: Automated Licence Plate Recognition (brantfordpolice.ca)
The Brantford Police Service is committed to enhancing safety and is dedicated to professional service for our community, partners, and police members.
Public Safety in Partnership with the Community
Brantford police seek to identify suspect in sexual assault
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Brantford police are investigating the sexual assault and are seeking information from the public to help identify the suspect.
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., a 16-year-old female was sexually assaulted on the walking trail that extends from Veterans Memorial Parkway to Bell Lane. This incident was reported to police on May 20, 2024.
The suspect has been described to police as follows: male, brown skin, may have been in his 20’s or older, approximately 5’4” with brown eyes and brown eyebrows. The suspect was wearing a head covering to conceal his face similar to a balaclava.
Police are asking any residents in the area of Shellard’s Lane, Bell Lane, Mt. Pleasant Street and Helen Avenue to check any surveillance cameras for footage they may have from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 16, 2024 and report anything suspicious to police.
Investigators are also asking for any motorists who were in the above-mentioned areas during the noted times to check dash camera footage and report anything suspicious to police.
Members of the Brantford Police Service Major Crime Unit and Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit are actively investigating this incident.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
Public Safety in Partnership with the Community
BPS Celebrating Police Week May 12–18, 2024
Police Week runs from May 12 to 18 across the Province of Ontario and the Brantford Police Service is proud to join with our partner police services to kick off Police Week (#PoliceWeekON) and the police members who work hard to keep communities safe. This week, we will be celebrating the work front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators and police professionals do to keep Ontarians safe and healthy.
The theme for the week is Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe and highlights the important role police members play in community safety, and how members of the community can take an active role in keeping Ontario safe by joining this rewarding profession.
"Police Week presents us with an opportunity to focus on the great work our officers and police professionals do every day. It also coincides with the Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15”, said Robin Matthews-Osmond, BPS Corporate Communications Manager. "Observed since 1970, Police Week brings police services and communities together to honour and celebrate police officers and personnel for the extraordinary work they do every day.”
To kick-off celebrations, along with Brantford-Brant Crime Stoppers, Ontario Provincial Police and Six Nations Police, the Brantford Police Service are hosting a FREE Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 11, 2023, from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m., at the Children’s Safety Village, located at 407 Elgin Street in Brantford. The event will feature demonstrations, police vehicles, food, and lots of free family fun.
Throughout this week, the Brantford Police Service will be highlighting the many ways in which our members continue to serve our community. Be sure to follow the Brantford Police Service on Facebook @BrantfordPolice Service and X (Twitter) @BrantfordPolice for this information.
The annual Police Week in Ontario is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. It is part of the National Police Week led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
Public Safety in Partnership with the Community
Chief Davis announces departure from Brantford Police Service
Chief Davis has advised the Brantford Police Services Board that he is moving on to other opportunities where he will continue to positively impact public safety.
Effective May 1, 2024, Chief Davis will begin to transition responsibilities to current Brantford police Deputy Chief Jason Saunders, who will serve as Interim Chief of Police. Having joined the Brantford Police Service in September 2019, Chief Davis is the only Indigenous Chief in Ontario to have served with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous police services, then eventually leading a non-Indigenous police service. Chief Davis officially leaves the Brantford Police Service, June 21, 2024 – National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Arriving at a time when Brantford was experiencing a high rate of fatal overdoses and a downtown with significant issues, Chief Davis lobbied for and promoted a stratified approach to public safety, with a push to utilize resources appropriate to the need, including municipal by-law enforcement officers, private security, and Special Constables. This led to the creation of Special Constables to patrol the city’s downtown entertainment and education district. The deployment of the Special Constables has received praise from many, including the Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Association, who have seen benefits from this approach to public safety.
Within the service, Chief Davis focused on recruiting, hiring, and building a police service to serve the Brantford of today and the future. With a commitment to increasing diversity within the service, Chief Davis has focused recruitment efforts to hire diverse members from racialized communities to represent the demographics of the city. He has also focused efforts to leverage technology and innovation to fit the growing demands of the service, enabling officers to become more efficient in their operations.
Chief Davis facilitated the restructuring of the police service and the creation of specialized units including the Tactical Intelligence Generated Enforcement Team (TIGER) and the High Engagement Action team (HEAT) with a disciplined philosophy on intelligence utilization. Chief Davis’ leadership also included extensive collaboration with provincial, national, and international law enforcement agencies. This has resulted in substantial seizures of drugs and guns locally and assisted investigations and seizures elsewhere. This cooperation has also generated funding opportunities to allow for secondments from the Brantford Police Service to Provincial and Federal task forces. One of the more notable collaborations led by Chief Davis, with the support of Six Nations Police Chief Darren Montour, relates to the Mohawk Institute Residential School investigation, which demonstrates both Chief Davis’ and the Brantford Police Service’s commitment to reconciliation.
At this time, the Brantford Police Services Board would like to thank Chief Davis for his leadership and the positive changes he has brought to the Brantford Police Service, so it can continue to evolve and effectively serve the City of Brantford.
