At approximately 1:00 am the Gananoque Police Service received a call of a possible impaired driver within the Town of Gananoque. Officers located the vehicle on Charles Street North, and conducted a traffic stop to determine the sobriety of the driver. As a result of the investigation, officers arrested and charged a 59-year-old female from Gananoque with Operation while Impaired by alcohol and Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80mg plus. Her driver’s license was automatically suspended for 90 days, and her vehicle was impounded for 7-days. The female is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Officers arrested a 66- year-old Brockville male on the strength of a Bench Warrant held by Brockville Police for Failing to Comply with a Condition of his release. The male was arrested without incident and transferred to the custody of Brockville Police for Processing 

. Officers while on patrol observed a 32-year-old Gananoque man who was known to be wanted on an outstanding Bench Warrant. The male was arrested without incident and released with a new court date.

August 17th, 2022

The Gananoque Police Service received a call from a local business reporting the Loss Prevention officer had a male in custody for shoplifting. Officer attended and arrested a 27-year-old male from Chesterville. The male was charged with Theft Under $5000 and released with a future court date

. August 20th, 2022

The Gananoque Police Service received several calls regarding a lone male standing in the middle of Stone Street North shouting profanities. Officers attended and located a male matching the description provided. The male was initially cautioned for his disruptive behaviour. A short while later, a similar complaint was received involving the same male. Officers located the male and as a result arrested the 29-year-old Gananoque male for Disturbing the Peace. At the time of the arrest, the male was in possession of a bicycle that was later reported as stolen. The male was further charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

August 22nd, 2022

Officers while on patrol observed a 42-year-old Gananoque man who was known to be wanted on an outstanding Bench Warrant. The male was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with Theft Under $5000 from a previous investigation reported to Gananoque Police on July 24th, 2022. The male was released and scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

August 24th, 2022

Officers received a call to attend a local residence regarding a physical altercation. As a result of an investigation, Officers were advised that a Young Person had become irate and was not following the rules of the household. Officers determined the Young Person was currently on conditions relating to previous offences. The Young Person was charged with Assault, Failing to Comply with Conditions of an Undertaking, and was held in custody for a bail hearing.

August 26th, 2022

A male attended the Gananoque Police Station to report an allegation of Theft that had occurred at an address outside the Town of Gananoque. While speaking with officers, it was determined the male was currently wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for Criminal Harassment steaming from an incident reported in July to the Ontario Provincial Police. The 41-year-old male from Prescott was arrested on the strength on the warrant. The male was released into the custody of the Ontario Provincial Police.

At approximately 11:30pm, the Gananoque Police Service received a 911-call regarding a traffic complaint of a motorist swerving repeatedly on King Street East and conducting harsh braking. Officer located a vehicle matching the description parked in an east end parking lot. Officers spoke with the female driver who was exhibiting signs of impairment. As a result of the investigation, a 53- year-old female from Gananoque was arrested for Operating a Conveyance while impaired by alcohol and Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80mg plus. Her driver’s license was automatically suspended for 90 days, and her vehicle was impounded for 7-days. The female is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

August 28th, 2022

Officers while on patrol observed a 20-year-old Gananoque male who was known to be wanted on an outstanding Bench Warrant held by Brockville Police Service. The male was arrested on the strength of the warrant. A search incident to arrest revealed the male was in possession of an illegal narcotic. The male was further charged with Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance and released with a future court date.