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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 08, 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 08, 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 04, 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 07, 2026
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"Towne Barber" charged following investigation into Carleton Place assault
A Carleton Place barber who was previously identified as the victim in a serious assault is now facing a charge following a continued Ontari...
Aug 04, 2026

13 Charged in Smiths Falls drug trafficking investigation
13 people are facing drug-trafficking charges following a major undercover investigation conducted by the Smiths Falls Police Service and Ot...
Jul 31, 2026

Smiths Falls Police seeking video from Friday assault
The Smiths Falls Police Service is currently investigating an assault that occurred on Friday, July 31, 2026, in the area of Beckwith Street...
Jul 31, 2026

OPP seek witnesses after late-night altercation in Carleton Place
Lanark County OPP are asking witnesses to come forward after a late-night altercation in downtown Carleton Place. Officers were called to th...
Jul 31, 2026

Smiths Falls man charged with impaired driving in Beckwith Township
A 39-year-old Smiths Falls resident is facing impaired driving and other charges following a police investigation in Beckwith Township. Lana...
Jul 30, 2026
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Lanark Highlands man charged with impaired driving in Carleton Place
A 61-year-old Lanark Highlands Township resident is facing impaired driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of...
Jul 30, 2026

Local barber victim of brutal assault
Kyle Blundell, also known as the Towne Barber of Carleton Place was assaulted by an individual on July 24th near his barber shop on Bridge S...
Jul 29, 2026

Child and passenger taken to hospital after crash leads to impaired driving charges
A single-vehicle crash in Lanark Highlands Township has led to impaired driving charges against a Drummond-North Elmsley Township resident. ...
Jul 28, 2026

Smiths Falls IPV investigation ends with mischief charge
A 40-year-old Smiths Falls resident is facing a charge following an intimate partner violence investigation. Smiths Falls police said office...
Jul 28, 2026

Sentencing in the murder of Reese Stanzel deferred
Monday morning at the Perth courthouse, Justice Brian Abrams heard sentencing recommendations from both the crown and defence attorneys in t...
Jul 27, 2026
Four Kingston residents among 63 charged in provincewide child exploitation investigation
Four Kingston residents have been charged as part of a major provincewide child exploitation investigation that resulted in 63 arrests, 213 ...
Jul 27, 2026

A split-second mistake could cost Lanark County drivers more than a ticket
The Ontario Provincial Police are again warning drivers that failing to give emergency crews space can have serious consequences, especially...
Jul 27, 2026

OPP renew appeal to find two men wanted for murder in Perth homicide
Ontario Provincial Police are renewing their appeal to the public as investigators continue searching for two Ottawa men wanted for second-d...
Jul 24, 2026

