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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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.

MEDIA RELEASE September 11, 2024 The Gananoque Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police Biker Enforcement Unit anticipate the presence of the outlaw motorcycle gang members and their associates within the Town of Gananoque this coming Friday, September 13, 2024. Outlaw motorcycle gangs are among criminal organizations whose wide array of criminal activity can cause harm and victimization in communities across Ontario. Gananoque Police Service is reminding citizens that these events have occurred over the last few years with minimal disruption and are asked to contact police if you require police assistance. The Gananoque Police Service along with other outside agencies have taken proper precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens and visitors of the Town of Gananoque. CONTACTS: Sgt. Mike Driscoll Gananoque Police Service mdriscoll@gananoquepolice.com Tyler Stewart Biker Enforcement Unit Ontario Provincial Police Tyler.Stewart@opp.ca

L ocal Police Officers Take Kids Fishing Police officers from the Gananoque Police Service as well as other Law Enforcement agencies will help kids cast a line and have a whole lot of fun during the Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Day on Sunday August 11 th , 2024. The derby, which is sponsored by Canadian Tire Gananoque, Baldrees No Frills, Gananoque Police Association and Service, Police Association of Ontario, Gananoque Fire Service, Thousand Islands Boat Museum, The Worm Guy, WamBaits Canada, Limestone Lures, will take place from 9am to 12pm at Joel Stone Park. Registration will occur under the stage at Joel Stone Park pavilion. There will be multiple agencies in attendance including R.C.M.P, O.P.P, Coast Guard, Ministry of Natural Resources, Canada Border Services, Oceans and Fisheries, Parks Canada all showing off their boats. Learn to Fish will also be in attendance with their mobile unit to teach all the fundamentals of fishing and becoming an angler. Face painting and other activities along with lunch is provided. This event is supported by the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation, a not-for- profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting recreational fishing for all Canadians, and by the generous financial contribution of Canadian Tire. For more information, contact Mike Driscoll at mdriscoll@gananoquepolice.com or 613- 382-4509.