Gananoque Police Reports from May 16th to June 8th, 2024

Gananoque – Police reports from the Gananoque Police Service from May 16th to June 8th, 2024.

Failure to Comply:

On May 16th, 2024, the Gananoque Police Service received a summons issued by Kingston Probation and Parole for a 34-year-old person who had breached their probation conditions.

The summons was served, charging them with one count of Failure to comply with probation, to be seen in court at a later date.

Theft & Failure to Comply:

On May 19th, 2024, officers received a report of a theft that had occurred at a residence while the resident was at work. Some items were recovered by the resident, and the suspect was identified.

As a result, a 31-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Theft under $5000, Failure to comply with a probation order and two counts of Failure to comply with a release order. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.

Forged Document & Failure to Comply:

On May 27th, 2024, officers received a report of a forged prescription faxed to a local pharmacy. The person attended the pharmacy to pick up the prescription, and they were arrested. The 20-year-old person from Gloucester was charged with Use, deals, acts on a forged document, and Failure to comply with an undertaking.

They were released on an undertaking with conditions. A search warrant for the person’s vehicle was obtained, and the findings from the vehicle resulted in further charges of Fraud under $5000, Utter forged document, Possession of Schedule I substance – opioid x 2, and Failure to comply with an undertaking.

Failure to Comply with Probation:

On May 28th, 2024, the Gananoque Police Service received a warrant issued by Kingston Probation and Parole for a 45-year-old person from Gananoque who had breached their probation conditions.

On June 4th, the person was located and arrested, they were charged with one count of Failure to comply with probation. They were released on an appearance notice, to be seen in court at a later date.

Failure to Comply:

On May 30th, 2024, officers responded to a verbal altercation at a residence. Upon arrival, it was determined that one person was breaching their conditions by being with the other occupant of the residence.

A 35-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Failure to comply with an undertaking and released on an appearance notice.

Impaired Driving:

On May 31st, 2024, officers on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers speaking with the driver observed signs of impairment. A roadside alcotest was conducted, resulting in a failure.

The driver was arrested and transported to the station for further testing. As a result, the 66-year-old person from Gananoque was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

They were released on an appearance notice, received a 90-day administrative license suspension and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Breaching Conditions:

On June 4th, 2024, officers on patrol observed a possible verbal altercation at a local motel. The occupants then left the premises and a traffic stop was conducted. Upon identifying the driver and passenger, it was determined that the passenger was breaching their conditions.

As a result, the 53-year-old person from Plainfield was arrested and charged with Failure to comply with the release order, and Failure to comply with the undertaking. They were held in
custody for a show cause bail hearing.

Drinking, Drugs While Driving:

On June 5th, 2024, officers responded to a restaurant with a driver showing signs of impairment in the drive-thru. The driver was given a roadside alcotest by officers, who also observed signs of impairment, resulting in a failure.

They were arrested and transported to the station for further testing. The 71-year-old person from Gananoque was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

They were released on an appearance notice, received a 90-day administrative license suspension and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Youth Failure to Comply:

On June 7th, 2024, officers received information of a youth breaching their conditions and not abiding by the surety’s rules. That evening the youth attended the station to turn themselves in.

They were arrested and charged with Failure to comply with the release order and held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.

Assault, Forcible Confinement, Attempted Choke:

On June 8th, 2024, officers responded to a domestic dispute in progress, upon arrival of police, the suspect fled from the residence. The victim was assessed by paramedics, and officers patrolled and located the suspect.

A 35-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Assault – spousal x 3, Forcible confinement, Overcoming resistance by attempting to choke, suffocate, or strangle another person, and Failure to comply with probation order x 4. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.

No one has the right to abuse another person. Victims of intimate partner violence or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Police in the area they reside or where the behaviour is occurring.

The following services offer valuable support, and resources in the Gananoque area for victims of intimate partner and/or sexual violence:

Resources

• Gananoque Police Service – (613) 382-4509 or 9-1-1
• Leeds and Grenville Interval House – (613) 354-0808 or (613) 354-1556
• Assault Response & Care Centre at Brockville General Hospital – (613) 345-3881
• Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville – 613-341-7700 or 1-800-939-7682
• Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH)
– (613) 342-2262 or 1-866-499-8445
• Assaulted Women’s Helpline – 1-866-863-0511
• Mental Health Crisis Line – 1-866-281-2911

Online supports and Resources
• www.ontario.ca/page/family-justice-services
• www.llgamh.ca/brockville-main-office.php
• www.vslg.ca/
• www.awhl.org
• www.thehotline.org – Domestic Violence Hotline
• www.cfsontario.ca/campaigns/gender-based-violence/ -Violence Against Women Website and provincial resources
• www.flipsnack.com/cdvsca/building-a-safer-home-environment.html -Safety Planning

*If you are a victim of intimate partner violence, call your local Police or 9-1-1*