Gananoque Police Service

06/01/2026

This Pride Month, we recognize and celebrate the diversity that makes our community stronger. 🌈

The Gananoque Police Service is committed to fostering a community where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and welcome. We are proud to stand with our LGBTQ2S+ community members, colleagues, friends, and families—not just this month, but every day.

Together, we continue building a community rooted in inclusion, kindness, and respect for all.

05/29/2026

On May 27th, 2026, officers responded to a report of a person yelling obscenities at pedestrians. Upon arrival, officers located the person, as well as damage to a nearby sidewalk caused by the individual. The 31-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Mischief - destroys or damages property. They were released on an appearance notice to be seen in court at a later date.

05/29/2026

On May 24th, 2026, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of an incident that occurred at a residence on May 18th, 2026. The victim disclosed that their ex-partner had damaged their vehicle while exchanging their children. The victim and children were then followed in their vehicle onto a major highway, where the suspect continued to operate their own vehicle in an unsafe manner. The victim was able to evade the suspect after being followed for several kilometers.

As a result, a 35-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Mischief – domestic, Failure to comply with undertaking, and Criminal Harassment - threatening conduct. They were held in custody for a show cause 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*

Send a message to learn more

05/29/2026

On May 15th, 2026, officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The occupants were identified and it was discovered that the 32-year-old passenger from Seeley’s Bay was breaching the conditions of their release order. They were arrested and charged with CC 145(5)(a) Failure to comply with release order x 2 for failing to remain in their residence at all times, and for being in possession of illegal substances. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.

The 45-year-old driver from Ajax was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for CCA2017 12(1) Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available.

On May 22nd, 2026, the 32-year-old accused was convicted of one count of Failure to comply with release order and was sentenced to three days of custody after serving eight days of pre-sentence custody and being credited for twelve days of pre-sentence custody.

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05/27/2026

On the afternoon of Friday, May 22, while patrolling in Rockland, a Russell County OPP officer observed an “e-bike” travelling on Laurier Street.

A traffic stop was initiated. The driver was a youth under 16 years of age, stated that a parent had purchased the “SURRON” model bike for him. The driver did not possess a driver’s licence, and the vehicle was neither plated nor insured. The investigation reveal that the e-bike had a max power of 8000 watts and a max speed of 75km/h. Based on these specifications, this bike is classified as a motorcycle under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

Under HTA, a legal e-bike must have:

* A maximum motor output of **500 watts**
* A maximum speed of **32 km/h**

As a result, the youth was charged with:

– Drive motor vehicle with no licence
– Drive motor vehicle with no permit

The parents were also charged with:

– Owner permitting operation of uninsured motor vehicle
– Permit person under 16 to drive

Both parties were served Part III notices and issued court dates.

Russell County OPP have received numerous traffic complaints regarding these types of vehicles recently and will be continuing with this type of traffic enforcement.

**Reminder to parents and buyers:**

Not all “e-bikes” sold online or in stores are legal for road use. If a vehicle exceeds Ontario’s e-bike limits, it is considered a motor vehicle and requires licensing, registration, and insurance.

For more information on Ontario e-bike laws:
👉 [Riding an e-bike – Ontario.ca](https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike)

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Dans l’après-midi du vendredi 22 mai, alors qu’il effectuait une patrouille à Rockland, un agent de la OPP du comté de Russell a observé une « bicyclette électrique » circulant sur la rue Laurier.

Un contrôle routier a été effectué. Le conducteur était un jeune de moins de 16 ans et a déclaré qu’un parent lui avait acheté la moto de modèle « SURRON ». Le conducteur ne possédait pas de permis de conduire et le véhicule n’était ni immatriculé ni assuré. L’enquête a révélé que la bicyclette électrique avait une puissance maximale de 8000 watts et une vitesse maximale de 75 km/h. En raison de ces caractéristiques, ce véhicule est classé comme une motocyclette en vertu du Code de la route de l’Ontario (HTA).

Selon le Code de la route, un vélo électrique légal doit avoir :

Une puissance maximale du moteur de 500 watts
Une vitesse maximale de 32 km/h

Par conséquent, le jeune a été accusé de :

- Conduite d’un véhicule automobile sans permis
- Conduite d’un véhicule automobile sans permis valide

Les parents ont également été accusés de :

- Propriétaire ayant permis la conduite d’un véhicule automobile non assuré
- Permettre à une personne de moins de 16 ans de conduire

Les deux parties ont reçu des avis de comparution avec date de cour.

La OPP du comté de Russell a reçu de nombreuses plaintes liées à la circulation concernant ce type de véhicule récemment et poursuivra ce type d’application de la loi en matière de sécurité routière

Rappel aux parents et aux acheteurs :

Tous les « vélos électriques » vendus en ligne ou en magasin ne sont pas légaux pour circuler sur la route. Si un véhicule dépasse les limites prévues pour les vélos électriques en Ontario, il est considéré comme un véhicule automobile et nécessite un permis de conduire, une immatriculation et une assurance.

Pour plus d’information sur les lois concernant les vélos électriques en Ontario :
👉 https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike

05/26/2026

The beautiful weather lately has been a real home run. ⚾

One of our officers took some time to join a ball game with local kids—and we’d say the sprint around the bases was pretty impressive. Community policing, cardio edition.

Moments like these remind us that building positive connections can happen anywhere… even at home plate. 💙

05/25/2026

NENA Ontario Conference Fundraiser Supports Victim Services in Leeds & Grenville

Funds raised through raffle ticket sales at the 2026 NENA Ontario Conference, held this year in Kingston, helped support both Victim Services of Kingston Frontenac and Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville.

Thanks to conference raffle proceeds, combined with a generous $200 donation from Thousand Islands Guardian Pharmacy in Gananoque, a total of $500 was donated to Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville.

Carole Steacy of the Gananoque Police Service, and member of the 2026 NENA Conference Committee, presented the cheque to Aly Hoover, Youth Outreach Worker and Anti-Human Trafficking Public Educator with Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville.

“These funds will help support the GPS Tracker Program, as well as provide safety items to clients. Please extend our sincere gratitude to Thousand Islands Guardian Pharmacy and NENA Ontario,” said Cecilia Clapson, Executive Director of Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville.

We are proud to support organizations that provide critical services and support within our communities. 💙

05/20/2026

Updated list:

🚒 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED 🚒

The Gananoque Fire Department is looking for community support in helping furnish our new fire training grounds. These donated items will allow firefighters to train in more realistic residential fire scenarios, helping us better prepare to protect our community.

We are currently looking for:

• Tables & chairs
• Kitchen cabinets & countertops
• Fridge & stove
• Bathtub

If you have any of these items that you are looking to get rid of, please consider donating them to the department.

Items do not need to be in perfect condition; however, we ask that donations are still suitable for use so we can get as much training time out of them as possible.

The Fire Department will arrange pickup.As items are acquired, we will update and remove them from the list.

Your donations help build a safer Gananoque.

For any questions, please contact:

Deputy Chief Andrew Kent
[email protected]

Community Safety Officer Dillon Champagne [email protected]

613-382-3334

Please send us a message if you can help or would like more information

05/19/2026

Thinking about riding an e-scooter this summer? Before you hit the road, make sure you know the rules.

Take a moment to review the requirements below and help keep everyone safe while enjoying the ride this season.

05/17/2026

On May 6th, 2026, officers conducting follow-up on an investigation observed a vehicle driving recklessly, nearly striking the marked police cruiser and two officers.
The vehicle was located at a residence a short distance away, where officers noted damage to a plant pot caused by the vehicle entering the driveway. The driver showed signs of impairment and as a result they were placed under arrest.
The 58-year-old person from Gananoque was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and/or drugs, Failure or refusal to comply with demand. They were released on an appearance notice and a mandatory 90-day license suspension. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days.