A proactive patrol by Smiths Falls Police has resulted in several charges against a local man following a traffic stop triggered by licence plate technology.
Police say officers were on patrol Feb. 18, 2026, when their Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system flagged a vehicle connected to a suspended driver. Officers conducted a traffic stop to investigate.
According to police, the driver was uncooperative with officers at the scene and was placed under arrest.
As a result of the investigation, 53-year-old Leonard Donovan of Smiths Falls has been charged with obstructing a peace officer, assaulting a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, possession of a Schedule I substance, unauthorized possession of a weapon and two counts of failing to comply with a recognizance.
Police said the accused was later released from custody with conditions.
He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges.
