Smiths Falls

OPP are investigating a suspicious fire that damaged a boat and RV at a private business on the outskirts of Smiths Falls. The fire on Lombard Street was reported to Leeds County OPP at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, according to a Tuesday, Sept. 22 media release from

The discovery of three sets of human remains on the same rural property northeast of Smiths Falls has raised questions about the land itself, whether the deaths could be connected and what investigators are still looking for. The latest discovery came on Aug. 6, when Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) found

A third set of human remains discovered on a property northeast of Smiths Falls has been identified as Lawrence Bertrim, who disappeared nearly four years ago. Ontario Provincial Police say Bertrim’s remains were found on a Kelly Jordan Road property on Aug. 6. A postmortem examination has since confirmed his

Smiths Falls police are warning the public that a high-risk violent sex offender has recently been seen in the community and is no longer subject to release conditions. Police say Aaron Gilpin (pictured above) has been observed in parks and around the gazebo area in Smiths Falls and has also

A Smiths Falls resident is facing impaired driving and assault charges following a traffic stop on Highway 15. Leeds OPP say an officer was conducting patrol on Highway 15 south of Smiths Falls on Friday, June 19, at approximately 8 p.m., when they observed a swerving vehicle. Police conducted a

A months-long investigation involving police, child protection agencies and medical professionals has led to charges against two foster parents in Smiths Falls. Deputy Police Chief Chris Kettyle told Lanarkist that the investigation began in mid-February of this year, when the victim was 14 months old.  Child and Family Services (CFS)

Smiths Falls police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian with minor injuries. According to the Smiths Falls Police Service, the incident occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2026, between 9 p.m. and 9:10 p.m., near Ferrara Drive and Abbott Street South.

Human remains found on a property in Montague Township have been confirmed as those of missing Smiths Falls resident Robbie Thomson. Ontario Provincial Police confirmed the identification following a postmortem examination conducted after officers located the remains on Thursday, Oct. 30, while executing a search warrant at a residence on