Brantford man facing Assault charge after confrontation
Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a residence located at Blackburn Drive near Conklin Road after receiving a report of an assault at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Officers attended and through investigation, learned that a verbal disagreement occurred between a service vendor and the resident. The verbal disagreement escalated to physical violence, with the resident allegedly assaulting the service vendor.
As a result, a 59-year-old male resident from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Assault
25-year-old Brantford man facing Weapons charges
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, at approximately 12:40 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a weapon related call for service at a restaurant located at Henry Street and Wayne Gretzky Parkway.
Witnesses reported that the accused had allegedly threatened an employee with an edged weapon when asked to leave the premises as a result of disruptive behaviour.
Officers attended the scene. The accused was located and arrested.
As a result, a 25-year-old male resident from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Assault with a weapon
The accused was held for bail.
Brantford Police charge man with Arson and Mischief
Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to a business in the area of Sydenham Street and St. George Street after receiving a report of property damage at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Witnesses reported the accused had allegedly set a pool table on fire, causing significant damage inside the establishment using a hammer as a weapon. The establishment was required to close for business due to heavy smoke damage.
Officers attended and, through investigation, identified, located, and arrested the suspect at a nearby residence.
As a result, a 45-year-old male resident from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Arson – damage to property
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Mischief over $5,000
- Mischief – Interfere with lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property
The accused was held for bail.