February 20 th, 2026 On February 20th, 2026, officers received a report of an assault that occurred on February 14th. The victim disclosed being assaulted by their partner after a verbal dispute in which the victim attempted to leave. The accused threatened to kill the victim before further assaulting them. As a result, on February 21st, a 41-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Assault – spousal, Sexual assault and Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm. They were held in custody pending a bail hearing. February 23rd, 2026 On February 16th, 2026, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of an assault that occurred between neighbours. Officers attended and evidence showed a 63-year-old person from Gananoque used their vehicle to approach a person on a bicycle, then using their door to strike the victim. A warrant was sought and on February 23rd, 2026 the accused was arrested and charged with Assault. They were released on an undertaking with conditions. February 27th, 2026 On February 27th, 2026, officers while on patrol in the early morning hours observed a vehicle parked outside a commercial business. After observing the vehicle leave, the officers attended the business to check for suspicious activity and located two sets of footprints. During the search for the suspects, break in tools and stolen items were located in proximity of the business. The suspects were tracked extensively before being located attempting to get a ride out of Gananoque. As a result, a 31-year-old person from Kingston and a 43-year-old person from Kingston were arrested and charged jointly with Break, Enter with intent to commit indictable offence and Failure to comply with probation and Failure to comply with release order respectively. They were released on an undertaking with conditions. March 1 st, 2026 On March 1st, 2026, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a dispute where a 31-year- old person from Gananoque threatened their senior family member. The accused was under the influence of substances and belligerent with officer. The accused was arrested and charged with Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm and Fail to comply with probation x2. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing. March 3 rd, 2026 On March 3rd, 2026 in the early morning hours, officers on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the driver fled. The officers disengaged and after an investigation, the driver was identified and a warrant was issued. On March 5th, the accused attended the police station for their required probation appointment. At that time they were taken into custody and the 31-year-old person from Rideau Lakes was charged with: Flight from peace officer, Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code, Dangerous operation, Failure to comply with undertaking x2, Failure to comply with release order, Failure to comply with probation. They were held in custody pending a bail hearing. March 5th, 2026 On January 4th, 2026, officers on patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the early morning hours. The vehicle fled and officers disengaged due to road conditions. An investigation was conducted, the driver was identified and a warrant was sought. On March 5 th, 2026, a neighbouring police agency located and arrested the 40-year-old driver from Brockville who was transported to the Gananoque Police station and charged with Failure to comply with release order. They were released on an undertaking with conditions, to be seen in court at a later date. March 7th, 2026 On March 7th, 2026, the Gananoque Police Service received a 9-1-1 call of a vehicle striking a light post. Police, firefighters and paramedics attended the collision to find the vehicle’s airbags had deployed, the passenger had sustained an injury and both driver and passenger showed signs of impairment. The 24-year-old person from Kingston was arrested and transported to the station for further testing. As a result, they were charged with Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs and Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). The driver was issued a mandatory 90-day license suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days. March 7th, 2026 On March 7th, 2026, officers responded to a residence for a report of a youth who had assaulted two people. The 14-year-old youth from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Assault x2. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing. March 8th, 2026 On March 8th, 2026, the Gananoque Police Service was contacted by a neighbouring agency regarding the arrest of a 35-year-old person from Elgin on the strength of the service’s bench warrant. They were transported to the station and held in custody for a show cause bail hearing for the previously laid charges of Harassing communications and Fail to comply with probation.

The Gananoque Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police Biker Enforcement Unit anticipate the presence of The Outlaw motorcycle gang members and their associates within the Town of Gananoque this coming February Friday the 13th, 2026. Ontario Motorcycle Gangs are among criminal organizations whose wide array of criminal activity can cause harm and victimization in communities across Ontario. Gananoque Police are reminding citizens that these events have occurred in the Town over the last few years with minimal disruption and are asked to contact police if you require police assistance. The Gananoque Police Service along with other outside agencies have taken proper precautions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of citizens and visitors of the Town of Gananoque.

On September 14, 2024, Gananoque Police Service officers, alongside the Gananoque Fire Service, responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a deliberately set residential fire in the Town of Gananoque. The investigation revealed that a 27-year-old individual became involved in a dispute with occupants of the residence and caused damage inside the home before leaving the property. Outside, the individual continued to act aggressively toward one person. The accused then returned to the residence, intentionally set a fire in the laundry room, and fled the scene. The fire spread rapidly throughout the home, forcing residents to flee for their safety. All occupants escaped without injury. Firefighters responded quickly and brought the fire under control; however, the residence sustained significant damage. Police located the accused a short time later and placed them under arrest. During the investigation, the accused provided a full confession, admitting to intentionally setting the fire using a gasoline-filled jerry can. The individual was charged with Arson – Disregard for Human Life, Arson – Damage to Property, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm. The accused was held in custody for a show cause bail hearing. In January 2026, after serving 479 days in pre-sentence custody, the accused was convicted of Arson – Disregard for Human Life. The Ontario Court of Justice imposed a sentence of 376 days of imprisonment, three years of probation, a lifetime weapons prohibition, and restitution totaling $336,000.

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Join Us for “Coffee with a Cop” – Building Connections for Crime Prevention Week The Gananoque Police Service is inviting members of the community to join us for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, November 6th, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at McDonald’s Gananoque, as part of Crime Prevention Week 2025. This year’s provincial theme, “Working Together to Protect Ontario,” highlights the importance of collaboration and open communication in building safe, connected communities. Coffee with a Cop offers residents the opportunity to meet local officers and civilians in an informal, friendly setting — no speeches, no agenda, just conversations over coffee. Whether you have questions about community safety, want to learn more about crime prevention, or simply want to say hello, this event is a great chance to connect with the officers and police civilians who serve Gananoque every day. Event Details: Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: McDonald’s Gananoque (Hwy 2) The Gananoque Police Service thanks McDonald’s Gananoque for their partnership and continued support in fostering positive relationships within our community.

September 19th, 2025 On July 23rd, 2023, officers on patrol observed a vehicle being operated with licence plates registered to a different vehicle. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the driver failed to stop, driving at a high rate of speed. As a result, officers terminated the traffic stop. Officers were able to identify the driver who had been residing at a local motel, and amongst the suspects property, officers located a handgun and a substance that later proved to be fentanyl. A warrant was issued and on September 19th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service was notified that the 48-year-old suspect was in custody with another service on separate charges. The accused was arrested and charged with: Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order Flight from peace officer Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo They were held in custody pending a show cause bail hearing. September 21st, 2025 On September 21st, 2025, officer received information of a person in custody breaching their Non-Communication Order by contacting the victim of the domestic incident. On October 2nd, 2025, the 48-year-old person from Joyceville was issued a summons and charged with Failure to comply with an order. September 22nd, 2025 On September 22nd, 2025, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call for an assault. The victim sustained injuries including contusions, cuts and a clump of hair pulled from their head. The suspect fled when the victim dialed 9-1-1, and a warrant was issued for the suspect. On September 29th, 2025, the 53-year-old person from Kingston was located and arrested by Kingston Police and turned over the Gananoque Police. They were charged with Assault and held in custody for a show cause bail hearing. September 23rd, 2025 On August 7th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of a fraud of a local business. The investigation revealed that a person had worked briefly at the business had altered a cheque issued in their name and defrauded the business out of approximately $2700 dollars. On September 23rd, 2025, the 43-year-old person from Brockville was arrested and charged with Fraud under $5000 and Utter forged document. The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions. September 25th, 2025 On August 4th, 2025, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, and issued a 48-hour report for the driver failing to surrender their insurance. The driver failed to provide their insurance in the allotted 48-hour time limit. As a result, the officer issued a Part III Provincial Court Summons for operating a motor vehicle with no insurance. On September 25th, 2025, the officer received an email from the driver containing a copy of their insurance. That document was confirmed to be forged and the 39-year-old driver from Gananoque was charged criminally with Forgery and Use, deals, acts on forged document. They were released on an appearance notice, to be seen in court at a later date. September 26th, 2025 On September 26th, 2025, officers responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred. Officers found the victim with visible injuries, and the suspect was located in a nearby residence. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old person from Tyendinaga was arrested and charged with Assault and Failure to comply with release order. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing. October 2nd, 2025 On October 2nd, 2025, officers responded to an assault, and upon arrival, officers observed a staff member with visible injuries. A 12-year-old youth from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Assault, Failure to comply with release order, Failure to comply with undertaking x4, and Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing. October 9th, 2025 On September 11th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of intimate partner violence that had occurred a few days prior. An investigation was conducted and statements were taken from both parties and as a result, the 26-year-old person from Gananoque was charged with Assault with a weapon, and the 34-year-old person from Gananoque was charged with Assault. Both Accuseds’ were released on undertakings with conditions, including not to be in contact with one another. October 10th, 2025 On October 10th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of a break and enter that in the early evening at a business. Items taken which included laptops and other tech accessories totaled approx. $2500. The accused was identified shortly after by police and arrested. The 25-year-old person from Gananoque was charged with Theft under $5000. They were released on an undertaking with conditions and the property was recovered and returned back to the business.

The Gananoque Police Service is reminding residents about the rules and safety requirements for operating e-bikes in Ontario. As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, it’s important for riders to understand the laws that help keep everyone safe on the road. E-bikes are permitted on most roads and in designated bike lanes, but they are not allowed on sidewalks or 400-series highways. Riders must be at least 16 years old, and wearing an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet is mandatory at all times. To be considered legal in Ontario, an e-bike must: Have an electric motor not exceeding 500 watts Have a maximum assisted speed of 32 km/h Include functioning bicycle pedals Weigh no more than 120 kg (including the bike and battery) Be equipped with two independent braking systems While e-bike riders are not required to have a driver’s licence, registration, or insurance, they must follow all the same traffic laws as cyclists, including those related to impaired driving. Municipalities may also have additional restrictions, so riders are encouraged to check local regulations before heading out. E-bikes that do not meet these requirements are not considered legal for use on any public roadway or bike lane. These vehicles may only be operated on private property with the property owner’s permission. The Gananoque Police Service reminds all riders to make safety a priority and to ensure any e-bike they purchase meets Ontario’s provincial standards. For more information, please contact the Gananoque Police Service at 613-382-4422.