Gananoque police lay drug, mischief and assault charges

The Gananoque Police Service issued a media release on Jan. 18 detailing various incidents police have dealt with in the last few weeks. Here are some of the highlights.

On Jan. 11, officers on patrol observed a 46-year-old resident of Addison who was wanted on an outstanding DNA warrant. A traffic stop was conducted, and the suspect was placed under arrest. The media release says that the search revealed a quantity of methamphetamine and an open container of alcohol, which resulted in a charge for possession of schedule I substance – methamphetamine charge and a provincial offence notice for drive motor vehicle – open container of liquid. The DNA warrant was executed, and they were released on an undertaking with conditions.

Also on Jan. 11, police made an arrest in an investigation that began almost two months ago. On Nov. 29, officers responded to a report of a person intentionally kicking the complainant’s e-bike, causing approximately $1,500 worth of damage. An investigation was conducted and as a result, on Jan. 11, a 33-year-old person from Gananoque was arrested and charged with Mischief under $5,000. They were released on an undertaking with conditions, to be seen in court at a later date.

Then, on Jan. 14, the Gananoque Police Service received a report of an assault that was said to have taken place on Jan. 11. The complainant reported that a family member grabbed them by the throat and held a knife to it. As a result, a 43-year-old resident of Gananoque was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm. They were held in custody for a show cause bail hearing.