Gananoque police lay drug, impaired driving charges
In addition to the theft of a statue valued at $10,000, the Gananoque Police service also released information about six other charges recently laid.
On Nov. 20, a warrant was issued for a 35-year-old person from Ottawa for failing to report to their probation officer as required. On Nov. 25, the accused was arrested by a neighbouring police service and charged with failure to comply with probation order. They were released on an appearance notice, to be seen in court at a later date.
On Nov. 22, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving in a dangerous manner. During the stop, the driver was observed to be under the influence of drugs. A search was conducted and as a result, the 40-year-old person from Kingston was charged with two provincial offence notices for drive vehicle with cannabis readily available, and driver fail to surrender license.
Also on Nov. 22, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a 16-year-old person who was allegedly intoxicated and being violent to victims in a residence. Upon arrival, the person was found outside the residence while under the influence of alcohol, and was belligerent with police. They were arrested and charged with a provincial offence notice for being intoxicated in a public place. They were released when sober.
On Nov. 27, the Gananoque Police Service received a 9-1-1 hang-up call, and as per policy, officers attended the residence where a family dispute was ongoing. Officers identified one occupant who had been previously trespassed on the property. Police say the person became aggressive with officers, and was arrested for breach of the peace and trespassing. The 43-year-old person from Kingston was charged with resist peace officer. They were released on an undertaking with conditions.
On Dec. 4, officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with two occupants. Police say one occupant provided a verbal identification that was later proven to be false. They were also found to be breaching their conditional sentence order. As a result, a 39-year-old person from Kingston was arrested and charged with obstruct peace officer, and possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine. They were released on an undertaking with conditions, to be seen in court at a later date.
On Dec. 4, officers on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was observed to be under the influence of alcohol. A roadside alcohol test was conducted, resulting in a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the station for further tests. As a result, a 40-year-old person from Toronto was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. They were released on an undertaking with conditions, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.