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Brockville man facing multiple charges after alleged threats and assault on police officer

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A 37-year-old Brockville man is facing multiple charges after police responded to a series of disturbance calls that culminated in alleged threats of violence and an assault on an officer.

According to a release from the Brockville Police Service (BPS) issued on Thursday, July 23, 2026, officers were called to three separate disturbance complaints involving the same man at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, July 20.

Police allege the incidents escalated over the course of the evening, with the final complaint reporting that the suspect threatened to stab and sexually assault the complainant in the area of Parkedale Avenue and Crocker Crescent.

Officers located the suspect and arrested him without further incident. During a routine search following the arrest, police say the man was found in possession of a Quebec licence plate that had did not belong to him.

While being advised of his rights, the accused allegedly became uncooperative and spat on one of the arresting officers, resulting in an additional charge of assaulting a peace officer.

Police also allege that after being transported to a Brockville Police headquarters, the man caused damage to his cellblock by contaminating his holding cell. Investigators elaborated that he defecated on the floor and spread feces on the cell walls, leading to a another charge of mischief.

The accused has been charged with the following:

  • Assaulting a peace officer
  • Two counts of uttering threats
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Mischief
  • Two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. The allegations have not been proven in court.

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