Nude man arrested in Brockville after attempting to enter vehicles, punching officer during arrest

A 26-year-old man was taken into custody on March 1 after the Brockville Police Service received multiple 911 calls about a male running through the Cedar Street area, yelling and shouting.

On March 1, at about 7 a.m., police received calls regarding a male who was running in the area of Cedar Street., yelling and shouting. It was later determined he had continued running to James Street West, and was in fact nude while attempting to enter peoples’ vehicles.

When officers located the 26-year-old, male, he attempted to flee. Shortly after, he was taken into custody.

Police say that during the arrest, the subject punched an officer in the face.

He was charged and held for a bail hearing for offences of indecent act, assault peace officer and causing a disturbance.

No one was seriously injured in this incident, police say.