Smiths Falls Police Investigating Sexual Assault at Lower Reach Park -Smiths Falls Police Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision

 Smiths Falls Police Investigating Sexual Assault at Lower Reach Park

Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS) is investigating a sexual assault that occurred at Lower Reach Park in Smiths Falls on the evening of Friday October 16, 2026 around 5:15 pm.

As part of the ongoing investigation police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a vehicle and occupants who are relevant to the investigation.

The suspect is described as a black male with a clean-shaven face.

The suspect vehicle is described as a white Dodge Caravan with a cracked windshield and garbage visible in the front window. The license plate is unknown at this time. The vehicle is believed to have been driven by a second individual with long hair.

Police are asking anyone who was in the area of Lower Reach Park at the time of the incident to review any available surveillance, security or dash camera footage that may assist investigators. This includes residents, businesses and motorists who may have travelled through the area.

Anyone who observed suspicious activity, recognizes the vehicle described or has video footage or information that may assist with this investigation is asked to contact the Smiths Falls Police Service at 613-283-0357.

The Smiths Falls Police Service appreciates the public's assistance as this investigation continues.

Smiths Falls Police Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision

Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on the south end of Empress Avenue in Smiths Falls on Friday October 16, 2026.

At approximately 7:56 p.m. a silver Cadillac struck two pedestrians before leaving the roadway and colliding with a residential fence. The vehicle was subsequently abandoned a short distance away and the female driver fled the area on foot toward Parkland Court and Rideau Avenue South.

Both pedestrians were transported directly to trauma centers in Ottawa with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, the female driver was taken into custody approximately two hours later and is facing several criminal charges. She remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

The investigation remains ongoing and further information will be released as it becomes available.

Police Seeking Public Assistance

The Smiths Falls Police Service is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or travelled through any of the areas listed below during the specified timeframes to contact police.

Investigators are also asking residents, business owners, and motorists to review any available surveillance, security, or dash camera footage that may assist with the investigation.

Police are particularly interested in footage from the following areas and timeframes:

• South end of Empress Avenue: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• South end of Sussex St: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Parkland Court: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Rideau Avenue South at Lorne Street: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Daniel Street at Elmsley Street: 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Ogden Avenue, between Beckwith Street and Daniel Street: 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Kenzington Avenue: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Jasper Avenue at Beech Street: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Anyone with information or video footage that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Smiths Falls Police Service at 613-283-0357.

The Smiths Falls Police Service thanks the public for their assistance as this investigation continues.

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).