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OPP warns of sophisticated bank investigator scams targeting Ontario residents
The Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents about increasingly sophisticated scams involving fraudsters impersonating bank represent...
Nov 2, 2026
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Murder in Lombardy: Death of Rideau Lakes man now being investigated as homicide
A death first treated as sudden is now being investigated as a homicide in Rideau Lakes Township. OPP say 71-year-old Glen James Craig was f...
Oct 30, 2026

Smiths Falls Police seek video as pedestrian collision investigation continues
Smiths Falls Police are asking the public to help with the next stage of their investigation into Friday night's serious pedestrian collisio...
Oct 22, 2026

Fugitive nabbed in Carleton Place after tip leads OPP to wanted man
A former Lanark County resident wanted on several warrants has been arrested in Carleton Place. Lanark County OPP say officers received a ti...
Oct 21, 2026

FOUND: Missing 11-year-old last seen in Perth located safe
LOCATED: the missing 11-year old last seen in Perth has been located safe. #OPP would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal for assis...
Oct 20, 2026

Smiths Falls Police seek vehicle, suspect after sexual assault at Lower Reach Park
Smiths Falls Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a sexual assault at Lower Reach Park. Police say the incident happe...
Oct 20, 2026

Smiths Falls Police September numbers show a busy month on several fronts
Smiths Falls Police had a busy September, responding to 682 calls for service across the community. Officers made 39 arrests and laid 96 cri...
Oct 19, 2026

Smiths Falls Police seeking man wanted on various charges
Smiths Falls Police are seeking the publics help to locate 29-year-old Dale Scott, who has warrants for numerous offences. Scott is describ...
Oct 7, 2026

SIU investigating serious crash involving OPP vehicle on Highway 7
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a two-vehicle collision involving an OPP vehicle in Lanark County left one person seriously...
Oct 7, 2026

Driver charged after vehicle flips in Mississippi Mills collision
Lanark County OPP has charged a Carleton Place woman with impaired driving after a collision in Mississippi Mills Township. Officers respond...
Oct 6, 2026

RCMP emergency response training coming to Perth Oct. 8
Residents in Perth may notice a heavier police presence around town next Thursday, but there is no cause for concern. The RCMP National Emer...
Oct 6, 2026
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Rideau Lakes man charged after robbery and assault investigation
A 41-year-old Rideau Lakes man has been charged following a dispute at a residence in the township. Leeds County OPP investigated the incide...
Sep 30, 2026

61-year-old woman facing charges following Smiths Falls traffic stop
A routine traffic stop in Smiths Falls has resulted in multiple charges against a 61-year-old woman. Members of the Smiths Falls Police Serv...
Sep 29, 2026

Suspicious storage unit fire near Smiths Falls draws major emergency response
Leeds County OPP are investigating a suspicious fire at a storage unit facility near Smiths Falls. Police were called to the Lombard Street ...
Sep 22, 2026

Biscope set to return to Brockville court on murder charge
Justin Donovan Biscope is scheduled to return to court in Brockville on Sept. 29 as he faces a second-degree murder charge. The matter is se...
Sep 21, 2026

Mississippi Mills man identified as victim in vehicle fire homicide
A 37-year-old Mississippi Mills man has been identified as the victim of a homicide after his body was found inside a burning vehicle last w...
Sep 15, 2026

New arrest made as drug investigation continues in Smiths Falls
A Smiths Falls drug trafficking investigation has resulted in another arrest and new charges, nearly two months after police launched a majo...
Sep 15, 2026

Early-morning RIDE check in Balderson leads to impaired driving charges
A Lanark Highlands Township resident is facing impaired driving charges after an early-morning RIDE check in Balderson. Lanark County OPP sa...
Sep 15, 2026
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Smiths Falls woman arrested following two theft investigations
A 45-year-old Smiths Falls woman is facing two theft charges after being arrested by local police. Members of the Smiths Falls Police Servic...
Sep 14, 2026

Carleton Place man charged in sexual assault investigation involving person under 16
A 35-year-old Carleton Place man is facing two charges following a Lanark County OPP sexual assault investigation. Police say the investigat...
Sep 11, 2026

Next Generation 911 system soon to be online in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey says the police service is in the final stages of bringing Next Generation 911, or NG911, online. Empey...
Sep 10, 2026
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OPP warns damaging election signs could lead to criminal investigation
The Ontario Provincial Police is warning residents that interfering with election signs could result in a criminal investigation. The OPP Ea...
Sep 10, 2026

Two Ottawa residents face nine charges after Lanark County drug investigation
Two Ottawa residents are facing a combined nine charges after a multi-unit drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of cocaine, opi...
Sep 8, 2026

Why Smiths Falls residents are seeing more police officers on the streets
Smiths Falls residents may have noticed more police officers out in the community this summer, and the local service says there are several ...
Sep 8, 2026

Two Ottawa men now wanted for first-degree murder in Perth homicide
Two Ottawa men are now wanted for first-degree murder as the investigation into a homicide at Last Duel Park in Perth continues. Ontario Pro...
Sep 4, 2026

"They're not toys" Smiths Falls police issue blunt warning about e-scooters
Smiths Falls Police are warning families to do their homework before buying an e-bike or e-scooter for a child, saying the machines can carr...
Aug 31, 2026

What next? OPP explains Lawrence Bertrim investigation after remains found near Smiths Falls
Ontario Provincial Police say the discovery of Lawrence Bertrim's remains on a Montague Township property answers one major question in the ...
Aug 19, 2026

Community safety group urges support as Reese Stanzel sentencing approaches
The Perth & District Union Public Library's Community Safety Working Group is encouraging community members to seek support as court pro...
Aug 19, 2026

REPOST: Third set of remains found near Smiths Falls identified as Lawrence Bertrim
The Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed a third set of human remains found on a property northeast of Smiths Falls belongs to missing r...
Aug 18, 2026

Lanark County OPP warns of email scam impersonating police officers
Lanark County OPP is warning residents to be on the lookout for a scam involving emails that appear to come from police officers. Police say...
Aug 7, 2026
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