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Notice from the Gananoque Police Service Board

This disclosure intends to promote transparency and maintain public confidence in the Board’s integrity and its’ oversight role.

Following a formal complaint made directly to the Inspectorate of Policing (“IOP”) John Beddows was suspended from his duties on the Gananoque Police Service Board commencing November 2024, pending the results of an investigation into this complaint. The Board is not aware as to when a decision will be released regarding this complaint as this is at the discretion of the Inspector General (“IG”).

The results of this complaint, when released, will be posted on the IOP website (https://www.iopontario.ca/en/findings) and the Gananoque Police Service Board website (https://www.gananoquepoliceservice.com/services).

Town of Gananoque Bylaw 2025-026, passed March 4, 2025, appointed an alternate council member to the Police Service Board for the remaining term of council due to this suspension.



Gananoque Police Service Board

Christine Milks, Chair


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August 26, 2025
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July 29, 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.
May 27, 2025
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There are various ways to advise us and keep your identity private. You can always phone Gananoque Police Service and provide a tip anonymously.

You can phone the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 
1-800-222-8477. Visit their website by clicking on the Crime Stoppers logo below, for more information or to read about the "crime of the week." 

Another way is to click on the TipSoft logo below to anonymously report a tip online. Also known as 
www.tipsubmit.com, they now have a phone app so you can text or report a tip right from your cell phone.