May 1st, 2025 On May 1st, 2025, officers on general patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically and disobeying road signs. A traffic stop was conducted and officers quickly observed the driver to be showing signs of impairment, and registered a fail during the roadside breath demand. The 45-year-old person from Roblin was arrested and transported to the station for further testing. As a result, they were charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mgs plus and Failure or refusal to comply with demand. They were released on an undertaking with conditions and a mandatory 90-day license suspension. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days. May 1st, 2025 On May 1st, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of a vehicle that had travelled at a high rate of speed, taking a dangerous turn into a local business, almost striking the building and a pedestrian. The driver was stopped and detained by the RCMP until officers arrived, and a 24-year-old person from Montreal was arrested and charged with Dangerous operation. They were released on an undertaking with conditions. May 3rd, 2025 On May 3rd, 2025, an officer on general patrol observed a driver operating a vehicle without their seatbelt. The driver had difficulty maintaining their lane, erratically braking and accelerating. It was believed the driver was intoxicated. The officer attempted a traffic stop however the driver fled from police. An investigation was conducted and the driver was identified. On May 4th, the 19-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Dangerous operation and Flight from peace officer. They were released on an undertaking with conditions. May 7th, 2025 On May 7th, 2025, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call for a report of intimate partner violence. Further investigation revealed the accused had thrown a bag of garbage at the victim, and damaged their property. Officers arrested the 47-year-old person from Gananoque and they were charged with Assault – spousal, Mischief – domestic, Fail to comply with probation order. They were held in custody awaiting a show cause hearing. May 8th, 2025 On May 8th, 2025, officers on patrol observed a person attending a residence that they were on conditions not to attend. They were also in the company of a person they were not to be in contact with. As a result, a 33-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with two counts of Fail to comply with probation order. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing. May 9th, 2025 On May 9th, 2025, officers responded to a 9-1-1 report of an assault that occurred outside a business in a vehicle. The suspect had left the scene, but was located shortly after. Further investigation resulted in the 27-year-old person from Gananoque being charged with Assault – spousal. They were released on an undertaking with conditions not to be in contact with the victim. May 13th, 2025 On May 13th, 2025, officers on patrol observed a known suspended driver operating a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and their suspension was confirmed. The 30-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Operation while prohibited under the criminal code and Fail to comply with probation order. They were released on an undertaking with conditions. May 15th, 2025 On May 15th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a traffic complaint of a vehicle stopping intermittently in the roadway and the driver throwing a vodka bottle from the window. The vehicle and driver were located and after failing the roadside breath demand, they were arrested and transported to the station for further testing. The 82-year-old person from Gananoque was charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mgs plus and Operation while impaired – alcohol/drugs. They were released on an undertaking with conditions and a mandatory 90-day license suspension. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days. May 16th, 2025 On May 16th, 2025, officers on patrol observed a vehicle driving at an excessive speed. It was determined that the driver had an outstanding warrant from a neighbouring service. They were placed under arrest on the strength of the warrant - they also exhibited signs of impairment. The 56-year-old from Johnstown was transported to the station for further testing. They were charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mgs plus and Operation while impaired – alcohol/drugs. They were released on an undertaking with conditions and a mandatory 90-day license suspension. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days. May 18th, 2025 On May 18th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of a person attempting to stab the caller with scissors. Officers responded and as a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Assault with a weapon – spousal, and Failure to comply with undertaking. They were held in custody for a show case 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 Police in the area they reside or where the behavior 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*