2026-10-16
Arrest Made Following Break and Enter Investigation -Lockdown at Local School -Arrest Made Following Stabbing Investigation
Arrest Made Following Routine Traffic Stop
On September 5, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were conducting proactive patrols when they stopped a vehicle. During the investigation, officers determined the driver was impaired.
As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old Smiths Falls man was charged with:
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg
- Driving while under suspension (three counts)
- Fail to display two licence plates
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Arrest Made Following Routine Traffic Stop
On September 6, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were conducting proactive patrols when they stopped a vehicle. During the investigation, officers determined the driver was impaired.
As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old Smiths Falls man was charged with:
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Operation while prohibited (two counts)
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Owner operate motor vehicle on highway without insurance
- Driving while under suspension (two counts)
- Class G1 licence holder driving unaccompanied
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Wanted Male Turns Himself In Without Incident
On September 8, 2026, wanted male Patrick Reid, 43, of Embrun, attended the Smiths Falls Police Service to turn himself in. Reid was wanted in connection with a 2018 fraud investigation.
He was charged with:
- Fraud over $5,000
- False pretence
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made Following Threat Investigation
On September 7, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a report that several youths had been threatened by an unknown male at a local park. Following an investigation, officers identified the suspect as a 49-year-old Smiths Falls man.
As a result, the accused was charged with:
- Uttering threats
The accused was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Wanted Male Arrested
On October 10, 2026, 29-year-old Dale Scott was arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police (Carleton Place) in connection with numerous outstanding incidents in Smiths Falls, Perth and Carleton Place dating back to August and September of this year. The Smiths Falls Police Service took carriage of the investigation and charged Scott accordingly with the following offences;
- Operation while prohibited (30 counts)
- Fail to comply with probation (six counts)
- Flight from police (two counts)
- Dangerous operation (two counts)
- Disguise with intent
- Theft under $5,000
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Two Arrested Following Theft from Local Store
On September 8, 2026, police received a report of a male and female stealing merchandise from a local store. Following an investigation, both individuals were identified and later arrested.
Harry Richert, 55, of Smiths Falls, and Rochelle Nixon, 39, of Smiths Falls, were each charged with:
- Theft under $5,000
Both accused were released on conditions and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Arrest Made Following Assault Investigation
On September 13, 2026, Smiths Falls Police responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence. Officers attended the scene, located the individual, and conducted an investigation.
As a result, a 33-year-old Smiths Falls woman was charged with:
- Fail to comply with probation (three counts)
- Fail to comply with a release order (two counts)
- Assault
- Unlawfully in a dwelling house
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Wanted Female Arrested
On September 15, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were conducting proactive patrols when they located a wanted female.
Amanda Fraser, 36, of Smiths Falls, was charged with:
- Fail to comply with a release order (four counts)
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Wanted Male Arrested Following Intimate Partner Violence Investigation
On July 13, 2026, Smiths Falls Police received a disconnected 911 call. After conducting follow-up inquiries, officers attended the associated address and located a female who appeared visibly upset. During the investigation, police learned that an assault had occurred and that the suspect had left the scene.
A warrant was subsequently issued for the arrest of a 37-year-old Augusta man.
On September 16, 2026, the accused was arrested and charged with:
- Fail to comply with probation (three counts)
- Assault with a weapon
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made Following Traffic Stop
On September 19, 2026, Smiths Falls Police received a complaint regarding a loud vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, police learned that the driver was subject to a curfew condition.
As a result, a 32-year-old Brockville man was charged with:
- Fail to comply with a release order
- Trespass at night
- Possession of break-in instruments
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made Following Theft from Local Store
On September 20, 2026, Smiths Falls Police received a report of a theft that had just occurred at a local business. The suspect was quickly identified and located nearby.
As a result, a 19-year-old Smiths Falls man was charged with:
- Theft under $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Fail to comply with probation
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made Following Theft from Local Store
On September 26, 2026, Smiths Falls Police responded to a report of a theft at a local store. Staff had detained the suspect and were awaiting police arrival.
Following an investigation, a 37-year-old Smiths Falls woman was charged with:
- Theft under $5,000
The accused was later released on conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Lockdown at Local School
On September 28, 2026, Smiths Falls Police were notified of a possible weapon at TR Leger School. The school immediately initiated a lockdown procedure while officers responded.
Police secured the building, located the suspect, and seized an imitation firearm without incident. The lockdown was subsequently lifted, and there was no ongoing risk to public safety.
As a result of the investigation, the suspect was charged with:
- Possession of an imitation firearm
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Pointing a firearm
- Use of an imitation firearm while committing an offence
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made Following Break and Enter Investigation
On September 30, 2026, Smiths Falls Police received a report of a break and enter at a residence. Officers attended and located the suspect.
Following an investigation, a 30-year-old Smiths Falls man was charged with:
- Assault (two counts)
- Break and enter a dwelling house
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Wanted Male Arrested Following Foot Pursuit
On October 2, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were conducting proactive patrols when they encountered a male known to be wanted on outstanding charges. Officers identified themselves and attempted to arrest the individual.
Guy Cote, 60, of Smiths Falls, fled on a mobility scooter. After a brief foot pursuit and repeated commands to stop, officers took him into custody.
He was charged with:
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Fail to comply with probation order (two counts)
- Possession of a Schedule I substance (two counts)
- Obstruct a peace officer
- Attempt to obstruct justice
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made Following Stabbing Investigation
On October 3, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were approached by a member of the public who reported being stabbed. Following an investigation, officers identified and quickly arrested the suspect.
A 23-year-old Smiths Falls man was charged with:
- Fail to comply with probation order (two counts)
- Breach of recognizance (two counts)
- Uttering threats
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Carrying a concealed weapon
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made Following Assault Involving a Conducted Energy Weapon
On October 13, 2026, Smiths Falls Police responded to a report of an ongoing dispute. Upon arrival, officers learned that a conducted energy weapon (commonly known as a Taser) had been used against the victim.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. Police initiated a brief pursuit and successfully detained the individual.
As a result, a 25-year-old Smiths Falls man was charged with:
- Assault
- Fail to comply with probation
- Assault with a weapon
- Driving while under suspension (two counts)
- Drive motor vehicle with improper license
- Possession of a prohibited device
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The charges in these matters have not been proven in court.
The Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact our service at 613-283-0357. Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
