Gananoque Police Service
News Releases
Aug 25th - Oct 8th
August 25th, 2023
On August 25th, 2023, the Gananoque Police Service received information from the Gananoque
Probation and Parole Office of a 30-year-old female from Gananoque who failed to pay restitution – a
condition of her probation – after being provided ample time for payment. As a result, the female was
charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order and served a summons at the request of Probation.
August 25th, 2023
On August 25th, 2023, the Gananoque Police Service received information from the Gananoque
Probation and Parole Office of a 29-year-old male from Gananoque who had breached his probation
conditions. An arrest warrant was issued and on September 16th, 2023 the male was located and
arrested. He was charged with Fail to Comply with Probation and held for a bail hearing.
August 28th, 2023
On August 28th, 2023, officers responded to a disturbance at a King Street East business. As a result
of evidence obtained by police, a 49-year-old female from Kingston was arrested and charged with
Mischief Under $5000 and Assault. She was released on an Appearance Notice to appear in court a t
a later date.
September 2nd, 2023
On September 2nd, 2023 at approximately 8:30pm, the Gananoque Police Service responded to a
report of an assault near the waterfront in the South Ward. Police arrived and spoke to the victim,
who reported a male assaulted him by punching him in the head, but fled when police were called.
The male is described a Caucasian, 6’0”, medium build, 35 to 38-years-old, and he was
accompanied by a female described as 5’8”, in her early 30’s with long dark hair. Anyone with
information about the suspects can contact the station at 613-382-4422 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-
222-TIPS (8477).
September 5th, 2023
On September 5th, 2023, the Gananoque Police Service received a report from a local Bail
Supervision Program of a male who had breached his bail conditions. An arrest warrant was
obtained, which was executed on September 21st, 2023. The 29-year-old male from Gananoque was
charged with one count of Failure to Comply with Release Order, and held in custody for a bail
hearing.
September 7th, 2023
On September 7th, 2023, officers while on patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of King St and
Stone St. Information on the driver and passenger revealed that both occupants were suspended
drivers. The 45-year-old male from Brockville was arrested and charged with Driving while under
Suspension, and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine. He was released on
an Undertaking with Conditions, to be seen in court at a later date.
September 15th, 2023
On September 15th, 2023, the Gananoque Police Service received information from the Gananoque
Probation and Parole Office of a 30-year-old female from Gananoque who had breached her
conditions numerous times after being provided several opportunities to report as required. As a
result, the female was charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order and served a summons at
the request of Probation.
September 19th, 2023
On September 19th, 2023, Police, Fire and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a pedestrian
struck by a vehicle that had since fled. It was reported that an unplated silver or grey Mazda 3 with a
black fuel cover, and black bumper had attended a local gas station where a Caucasian male
wearing: red shoes, tri-coloured shorts, a lime green construction shirt, red hat, sunglasses and a
medical mask was observed pumping gas into the vehicle and a jerry can without paying. When staff
attempted to speak with the male, he took off at a high rate of speed, dragging the staff member a
short length before heading westbound on the 401 Highway.
Anyone with information about the suspect or suspect vehicle can contact the station at 613-382-
4422 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
September 20th, 2023
On September 20th, 2023, officers received a report of a stolen vehicle, taken in the early morning
hours from a residence. As a result of the officer’s investigation, a suspect was identified and a
warrant was issued. On October 4th, 2023 the youth suspect turned themselves in to police, and was
held for a bail hearing. The suspect was charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order,
Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Under $5000. The vehicle was located and returned to its rightful owner.
September 22nd, 2023
On September 22nd, 2023, officers responded in the early morning hours to a report of a male
breaching his release conditions by being in contact with a person whom he was not to communicate
with. The officers located the suspect’s vehicle with both parties inside. As a result, a 45-year-old
male from Mallorytown was arrested and charged with two counts of Failure to Comply with Release
Order. He was given an Undertaking with Conditions, and then turned over to the custody of the OPP
due to an outstanding warrant.
October 8th, 2023
On October 8th, 2023, officers on patrol observed a male walking on King Street East with open
alcohol. Officers spoke to the male and cautioned him for public intoxication and open alcohol in a
public place. The 25-year-old male from Gananoque agreed to return home. Later while on patrol the
male was observed again with open alcohol, when speaking to him, the male became confrontational
and belligerent. He was arrested and held until sober, and provided two Provincial Offence Notices
for Being Intoxicated in Public Place, and Having Liquor in Open Container in Unauthorized Place.
January 14th, 2025 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. January 16th, 2025 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 fail. 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. January 20th, 2025 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. January 21st, 2025 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 Fail to comply with probation and given one Provincial Offence Notice for Drive motor vehicle - no license. They were released on an undertaking with conditions. January 21st, 2025 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 fail. 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. January 22nd, 2025 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 Fail to comply with probation and Fail to comply with appearance notice. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing. January 23rd, 2025 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 Fail to attend court – as per undertaking. They were later released on an appearance notice. January 24th, 2025 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 weapon for 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. January 26th, 2025 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 Fail to comply with probation, and released on an appearance notice.
January 3rd, 2025 On January 3rd, 2025, a warrant was issued for a 61-year-old person from Gananoque for failing to attend for fingerprints and failing to comply with their undertaking. That same day, the person was arrested, fingerprinted, and released on an undertaking with conditions. January 3rd, 2025 On January 3rd, 2025, a warrant was issued for a 43-year-old person from Gananoque for failing to attend for fingerprints as required by their undertaking. On January 14th, 2025, officers located and arrested the person, where they were fingerprinted that day, and released on an appearance notice. January 4th, 2025 On January 4th, 2025, officers conducting follow-up on an occurrence observed a 61-year-old person and a 52-year-old person breaching their release conditions by being in each other’s company. As a result, they were arrested and charged with Failure to comply with undertaking. They were released on an appearance notice, to be seen in court at a later date. January 8th, 2025 On January 8th, 2025, while conducting a compliance check, a 50-year-old person from Gananoque was found to be breaching their release conditions by being outside of their approved residence after curfew. They were arrested and charged with two counts of Failure to comply with release order. They were released on an appearance notice, to be seen in court at a later date. January 11th, 2025 On November 29th, 2024, officers responded to a report of a person intentionally kicking the owner’s e-bike, causing approximately $1500 worth of damage. An investigation was conducted and as a result, on January 11th, 2025, a 33-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Mischief under $5000. They were released on an undertaking with conditions, to be seen in court at a later date. January 11th, 2025 On January 11th, 2025, officers on patrol observed a 46-year-old person from Addison that had an outstanding DNA warrant. A traffic stop was conducted, and they were placed under arrest. A search revealed a quantity of methamphetamine and an open container of alcohol which resulted in a charge for Possession of schedule I substance – methamphetamine charge and a Provincial Offence Notice for Drive motor vehicle – open container of liquid. The DNA warrant was executed, and they were released on an undertaking with conditions. January 14th, 2025 On January 14th, 2025, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of an assault that took place on January 11th. The complainant reported that a family member grabbed them by the throat and held a knife to it. As a result, a 43-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Assault with a weapon, and Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.
In the early morning hours of December 29th, 2024, at approximately 2:45 am, the Gananoque Police and Fire Departments received a call for service regarding a fire in the area of Center Street at Tanner Street. The investigation revealed that the fire was intentionally set. Despite there being no physical injuries and relatively minor damage to the home, police continued to investigate. On December 30th, 2024, officers were able to identify and arrest a 28-year-old person from Gananoque. They were charged with Arson - Cause Damage to Property and Possession of Incendiary Material and were held for a show cause bail hearing. The Gananoque Police Service would like to thank members of the public who assisted police by providing home video surveillance footage. This assistance allowed for a timely outcome to the investigation. Police are confident that this was an isolated incident and there is no risk to public safety.
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October 31st, 2024 On October 31st, 2024, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of a statue that had been stolen from Horticultural Society Park. The statue was 4 feet tall, made of brass, and was a tribute to Gaye "Noel" Bullock. It was valued at approximately $10,000 dollars. And investigation was conducted, and it was determined that the statue had been cut into pieces and sold for scrap for a value of $126.00 dollars. As a result, on December 3rd, 2024, a 52-year-old person from Gananoque and a 61-year-old person from Gananoque were arrested and charged with: Theft over $5000, and Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000. They were released on an undertaking with conditions.
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Investigation Confirms There Was No Real Threat (LANSDOWNE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed that a potential bomb threat directed toward Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES) was not real. The Gananoque Police Service (GPS) had been investigating a dispute involving young individuals on Thursday, November 7, 2024, when it was reported that one of the youths had indicated they were aware of a threat directed toward the school. As a precaution Thousand Islands Elementary School and Gananoque Intermediate Secondary School were placed under a Hold-and-Secure procedure while the investigation was conducted. The OPP and Gananoque Police determined that the report of a threat was unfounded and had been a miscommunication. Public safety is paramount, and the OPP takes all threats seriously. Police want to remind everyone that words matter, and some words can have serious impacts. Any questions about school operations should be directed to the schools or the school boards. Contact: Bill Dickson OPP Regional Media Coordinator 613-285-2752 Bill.Dickson@opp.ca Sergeant Lynsay Dickson Gananoque Police Service 613-382-4509 ext. 6018
GANANOQUE POLICE SERVICES BOARD 340 Herbert Street, Gananoque, Ontario K7G 1R1 Phone: 613-382-4422 Fax:613-382-7167 Email rrobeson@gananoquepolice.com MEDIA RELEASE September 26, 2024 The Gananoque Police Services Board has accepted the resignation of Chief Scott Gee, effective January 1, 2025, as Chief Gee has accepted a career opportunity elsewhere. The Board would like to thank Chief Gee for his excellent service to both the citizens of Gananoque and the members of the Gananoque Police Service throughout his many years with the GPS. The Board is grateful for Chief Gee’s continuing assistance through this transitional time. Christine Milks Chair Gananoque Police Services Board
Arrest Made in Arson Case – September 14th, 2024 On September 14th, 2024, the Gananoque Police and Fire Dispatch received multiple 9-1-1 calls for a structure fire at a residence on Garden Street. Firefighters attended and aggressively fought the fire, preventing damage to neighbouring homes, and extinguishing it. As a result of multiple witness statements and evidence found at the scene, the Gananoque Police Service initiated a criminal investigation surrounding the circumstances of the fire. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old person from Gananoque was located and arrested and charged with: Arson - Disregard for Human Life, Arson - Damage to Property, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.