2026-10-26
Weapon Located During Search Warrant Execution - Arrest Made in Breach of Court Orders Investigation - Arrest Made in Break and Enter Investigation
Wanted Male Arrested
On October 2, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were conducting proactive patrols when they observed a male known to be wanted by police.
Officers attempted to stop the individual; however, he fled on foot. Following a brief foot pursuit, the male was apprehended and arrested. He was transported to the Smiths Falls Police Service station and held in custody until members of the Gatineau Police Service arrived to execute their warrant.
Arrest Made in Breach of Court Orders Investigation
On October 2, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a complaint regarding breaches of court-ordered conditions. Officers attended and initiated an investigation.
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old male from Smiths Falls was charged with:
- Failure to Comply with Release Order (3 counts)
- Disobey Court Order (2 counts)
On October 5, 2026, officers located and arrested the accused. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made in Stolen Vehicle Investigation
On October 8, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle that had been taken during the night of October 7.
Officers promptly initiated an investigation. The vehicle was recovered and returned to its owner without incident. During the investigation, police also determined that the accused had stolen credit cards belonging to the victim.
As a result, Zachary Scissons, 35, of Smiths Falls, was charged with:
- Failure to Comply with Release Order
- Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
- Possession of Credit Card (4 counts)
Scissons was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Wanted Male Arrested
On October 14, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were conducting proactive patrols when they located a male wanted by police. The individual was arrested without incident.
As a result, Michael Moulton, 40, of Smiths Falls, was charged with:
- Failure to Comply with Release Order
Moulton was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Wanted Male Arrested
On October 21, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were conducting proactive patrols when they located a male wanted by police. The male was arrested without incident.
The 40-year-old accused from Smiths Falls was charged with:
- Failure to Comply with Probation (2 counts)
He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Arrest Made in Break and Enter Investigation
On October 16, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a 911 call reporting a break and enter in progress. Officers responded immediately and arrived within minutes.
Police cleared the residence and learned that the suspect had fled prior to their arrival. The investigation revealed that the accused had used a weapon to force entry into the home and assault the victim.
Investigators determined that the incident was targeted and that there was no ongoing threat to public safety. Police presence in the area remained elevated while officers conducted canvassing and follow-up inquiries.
Police also determined that the accused was bound by probation conditions at the time of the incident.
As a result of the investigation, Mathew Dinelle-Dowdall, 31, of Smiths Falls, was charged with:
- Break and Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence
- Failure to Comply with Probation (2 counts)
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Assault with a Weapon
On October 19, 2026, officers conducting follow-up investigations located and arrested Dinelle-Dowdall.
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Weapon Located During Search Warrant Execution
On October 19, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service executed a search warrant on a vehicle which had been seized as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. During the search, officers located a shotgun.
As a result, Dale Scott, 29, of Smiths Falls, was charged with:
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Failure to Comply with Probation (2 counts)
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to a Prohibition Order (2 counts)
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Scott was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Arrest Made in Hit and Run Investigation
Update to media release dated October 17, 2026.
On October 16, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a report of an abandoned vehicle blocking resident parking access on Empress Avenue.
A short time later, police received a second report indicating that the same vehicle had been involved in a hit and run collision involving two pedestrians.
Officers arrived within minutes and immediately secured the scene while providing assistance to the injured pedestrians until EMS arrived. Both pedestrians were transported to Ottawa Civic Hospital and later released with minor injuries.
The Smiths Falls Police were supported by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Canine and ERT members to assist with the location of the driver who fled the scene on foot.
Investigators of Smiths Falls Police Service subsequently located Jasmine Lackey, 28, of Smiths Falls, at a residence within the town. She was arrested and transported to hospital for assessment before being released back into police custody.
As a result of the investigation, Lackey was charged with:
- Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm (2 counts)
- Aggravated Assault (2 counts)
- Mischief - Destroying or Damaging Property
- Failure to Stop at an Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm
Lackey 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).
