News Releases

March 19th 2024 - April 21st 2024

March 19th, 2024

On March 19th, 2024, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of extortion valuing approximately $9,200 dollars taken from the victim. An extensive investigation was conducted that resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old person from Lansdowne and a 15-year-old person from Kingston. They were charged with Extortion, and released on an Undertaking with conditions.

March 21st, 2024

On March 21st, 2024, officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute in progress. Upon arrival, officer observed damage to the residence’s door and a vehicle’s windshield. The suspect had departed but was located a short distance away. The 35-year-old person from Gananoque was place under arrest and charged with Assault – spousal, Mischief under $5000, and Fail to comply with probation order. They were held for a show cause bail hearing.

March 26th, 2024

On March 26th, 2024, officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver failed to produce identification and instead provided multiple false verbal identities. The driver and passenger were arrested, and during a search of both parties, officers located 9grams of methamphetamine, 23 Dilauded pills, 15 codeine pills, a folding knife, pepper spray, and drug paraphernalia. As a result, a 31-year-old person from Loyalist Township was charged with Failure to comply with undertaking x2, Obstruct peace officer, Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, and Possession of a schedule I substance – other drugs. The 28-year-old person from Kingston was charged with Fail to comply with probation order, Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order x2, Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Possession of a schedule I substance – other drugs, and Possession of a schedule II substance – other drugs. They were released on an Undertaking with conditions.

April 1st, 2024

On April 1st, 2024, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of a person refusing to leave a premise. Officers attended, and while speaking with the 53-year-old person from Gananoque, they became irate and threatened to burn down the premise, and harm others. As a result, they were arrested and charged with Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm. They were release on an Undertaking with conditions, to be seen in court at a later date.

April 13th, 2024

On April 13th, 2024, officers on patrol observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified and confirmed to be a suspended driver. The passenger was identified and found to have a valid drivers license. Upon exiting the vehicle, a weapon was observed on the passenger, who was on a weapons prohibition. As a result, a 32-year-old-person from Toronto was arrested and a further search uncovered: 45grams of cocaine, 5.95grams of MDMA, and a 9” spring loaded knife. The person was charged with Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose, Failure to comply with prohibition order, Possession of a schedule I substance – other drugs, and Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine. They were released on an Undertaking with conditions, to be seen in court at a later date.

April 20th, 2024

On April 20th, 2024, officers responded to a report of a person in possible medical distress in the early morning hours. Upon arrival, a vehicle was observed in the middle of an intersection, with the engine accelerating at a high RPM, and smelled of burning. The lone occupant was slumped over the steering wheel, and was eventually roused by police. Officers observed severe signs of impairment, and the 64-year-old person from Kingston was placed under arrest. After further testing, they were charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration. They were released on an Undertaking with conditions and a mandatory 90-day license suspension. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

April 20th, 2024

On April 20th, 2024, the Gananoque Police Service received a 9-1-1 call of a domestic dispute in progress. Officers arrived and an investigation was conducted, resulting in a 47-year-old person from Kingston to be arrested and charged with Mischief – destroys or damages property, Assault – spousal x 2, and Overcome resistance by attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle another person. The accused was released on an Undertaking with conditions, to be seen in court at a later date.

April 20th, 2024

On April 20th, 2024, a 53-year-old person from Gananoque was located at an address that they were on previous conditions to not attend. The person was arrested and their actions post-arrest resulted in the following charges: Failure to comply with undertaking, False alarm of fire, and Mischief – destroys or damages property. They were held for a show cause bail hearing.

April 21st, 2024

On April 9th, 2024, a 31-year-old person from Gananoque failed to attend court as required. As a result, a bench warrant was issued. On April 21st, 2024, officers responded to a residence where the wanted person was located and arrested. They were held for a show cause bail hearing.
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