Gananoque Police Reports – January 14 to 26. 2025

Gananoque – Police reports from the Gananoque Police Service from January 14th to 26th, 2025.

Impaired Driving:

On January 14th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of an intoxicated driver.

Officers located the vehicle and driver and a roadside screening device was conducted. The 29-year-old person from Kingston provided a breath sample which resulted in a 3-day driving suspension.

On January 16th, 2025, officers on patrol observed a vehicle swerving into the opposite lane, driving at a low rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver showed signs of impairment. A roadside screening device was conducted resulting in a failure.

The 31-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and after further tests, they were charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

They were released on an undertaking with conditions, received a 90-day driving suspension and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Failure to Attend Court:

On November 29th, 2024, a warrant was issued for a 35-year-old person from Gananoque for failing to attend court. On January 20th, 2025, officers on patrol located and arrested the person. They were charged with Failure to attend court after having appeared and held for a show cause bail hearing.

Breaching Probation/No License:

On January 21st, 2025, officers on patrol observed a vehicle driven by a person believed to be unlicensed. A traffic stop was conducted and it was determined the driver did not hold a valid license.

They were also found to be breaching their probation by driving a vehicle without an interlock ignition device and not carrying a copy of their probation order.

As a result, the 26-year-old person from Lansdowne was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with probation and given one Provincial Offence Notice for Driving a motor vehicle – with no license. They were released on an undertaking with conditions.

Impaired Driving:

On January 21st, 2025, officers on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically. Officers conducted a traffic stop, and while speaking with the driver, open alcohol was observed in the vehicle and the driver showed signs of impairment. A roadside screening device was conducted resulting in a failure.

The 61-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and after tests, they were charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

They were released on an undertaking with conditions, received a 90-day driving suspension and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Outstanding Warrants:

On January 22nd, 2025, officers located a 35-year-old person from Ottawa with several outstanding warrants. They were arrested and charged with three counts of Failing to comply with probation and Failing to comply with appearance notice. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.

Failing to Attend:

On January 17th, 2025, a bench warrant was issued by the court for a 61-year-old person from Gananoque who had failed to attend court. On January 23rd, 2025, the accused attended the station where they were arrested and charged with failure to attend court – as per undertaking. They were later released on an appearance notice.

Prohibited from Driving/Weapon Possession:

On January 24th, 2025, officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with obscured plates.

The driver was found to be prohibited from driving, and after officers arrested the 42-year-old person from Brockville, a search revealed a set of brass knuckles on their person. As a result, they were arrested and charged with Operation while prohibited and Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

They were released on an appearance notice, the vehicle was impounded for 45 days, and the license plates were seized as they were found to be fake.

Failing to Comply:

On November 25th, 2024, a warrant was issued for a 32-year-old person from Gananoque for failing to comply with probation. On January 26th, 2025, a neighbouring police service located and arrested the person who was then transferred to Gananoque officers’ custody. They were charged with two counts of failure to comply with probation, and released on an appearance notice.