News Releases
June 16th - July 13th 2025
June 16th, 2025
On June 12th, 2025, officers received a report of a theft of the complainant’s cellphone and laptop
valuing approximately $7000.00. A 30-year-old person from Lansdowne was identified and
subsequently charged with Theft over $5000 and Possession property obtained by crime over $5000.
They were released on and undertaking with conditions. The stolen items were recovered and
returned to the owner.
June 24th, 2025
On June 24th, 2025, officers received a report of a family dispute where a family member threatened
to kill the other. Due to the victim fearing for their life, an 80-year-old person from Gananoque was
arrested and charged with Uttering threats to cause death. They were released on an undertaking
with conditions.
July 1st, 2025
On July 1st, 2025, a report was made to police disclosing multiple incidents of intimate partner
violence. As a result, a 35-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Assault –
spousal and Mischief under $5000. They were released on an undertaking with extensive conditions.
July 1st, 2025
On July 1st, 2025, officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence. Upon arrival,
damage was found in the residence, and the suspect was located and arrested. A 41-year-old person
from Gananoque was charged with Unlawfully in dwelling house and Mischief under $5000. They
were released on an undertaking with conditions.
July 8th, 2025
On July 8th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received information of a person known to be
breaching their release conditions. As a result, a 30-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested
and charged with Failure to comply with release order. They were held in custody for a show cause
bail hearing.
July 10th, 2025
On July 10th, 2025, officers received information of a theft. The suspect was located by officers, but
was non-compliant during the arrest. As a result, a 41-year-old person from Gananoque was charged
with Resist peace officer x2. They were released on an appearance notice.
July 11th, 2025
On July 11th, 2025, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call for an adult person that was potentially taken
from the residence against their will. Officers were able to locate the victim, who was unharmed and
had left the residence with a friend. When found by police, they were no longer with the friend, but in
the company of a person who was on conditions not to have contact with them. As a result, a 35-
year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Failure to comply with undertaking
and held in custody for a show cause hearing. The victim returned home safely.
July 13th, 2025
On July 13th, 2025, a complainant reported a person breaking into multiple apartment units. The
suspect used a screwdriver to gain entry to any secure apartments. The suspect was located and
placed under arrest. The 41-year-old person from Gananoque was charged with:
• Failure to comply with undertaking x2
• Mischief under $5000 x2
• Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing but later released on a release order by the
court.
The day after their release on July 15th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of a
break and enter to a residence where the homeowner had been threatened with a screwdriver. The
suspect then fled the scene and used a family member’s vehicle without permission to escape. A
warrant was sought for the 41-year-old person from Gananoque who was located later that day and
arrested. As a result, they were charged with:
• Mischief under $5000
• Take motor vehicle without consent
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
• Failure to comply with release order x3
• Failure to comply with undertaking
They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing and remanded into custody until their next
court date.
Aug 9 - Aug 23
July 29th - Aug 7th
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges and Seizure of Morphine Pills
Update to Media Release: Gananoque Police Investigating Death in Gananoque River
Gananoque Police Investigating Sudden Death
June 13th - June 20th
June 2nd - June 5th
May 15th - May 27th
Gananoque Police Service Officially Joins the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard - The Gananoque Police Service has onboarded onto the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD), aimed at monitoring and sharing information about individuals on bail for firearms-related offences and/or crimes against the person offences. - The PBCD is a situational awareness and investigative tool, managed by the OPP, that provides cross- jurisdictional and inter-agency data to assist Ontario’s police officers with managing individuals on bail in the community. - The dashboard provides critical information about offenders released on bail for a broader range of high-risk offender. It significantly improves the monitoring of bail compliance, enhancing the safety of frontline officers and ensuring they can proactively respond to bail violations. - The PBCD is available to all police services in Ontario, reinforcing a province-wide effort to strengthen bail compliance and enhance public safety through near real-time data and shared information. - More information is available at www.opp.ca/pbcd . - Government News Release: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005584/ontario-launches-new-tool-to-better- monitor-high-risk-offenders-on-bail
On September 23, 2024, during the evening hours, officers conducted a traffic stop and the driver was unable to produce a valid driver’s licence. The individual was subsequently identified and found to be driving while suspended. Further investigation revealed the 39-year-old driver was also bound by a release order on unrelated charges, which included a curfew condition. The driver was arrested and searched, and officers located a knife and cash on their person. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a collapsible steel baton, a knife, a scale, a pipe, and approximately 29.6 grams of methamphetamine. As a result, the 39-year-old resident of Elgin was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking — methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon Contrary to a Prohibition Order, Breach of Recognizance, and Driving While Under Suspension under the Highway Traffic Act. On April 2, 2026, the accused was convicted of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking — methamphetamine, and Breach of Recognizance. The Ontario Court of Justice granted 213 days of pre-sentence custody credit for time served and imposed a suspended sentence with 18 months of probation. The accused was also issued a lifetime weapons prohibition.