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Warrant issued after Smiths Falls man tampered with GPS ankle monitor

Smiths Falls Police confirm suspect breached bail conditions and issue warrant

On September 22nd, 2025 Smiths Falls Police received information from the court assigned GPS Monitoring company of a possible breach of bail conditions due to a tamper alarm on a suspects GPS ankle bracelet. An investigation was commenced into this breach by members of Smiths Falls Police.

SFPS confirmed the suspect had tampered with the GPS monitoring device and was not abiding by their bail court ordered house arrest conditions.

A warrant has been obtained for 23 year old, Brandon WATTS-GOVEIA of Smiths Falls.

23 YEARS OLD
MALE
WHITE
5’6 (170CM)
MEDIUM BUILD

KNOWN TO FREQUENT THE AREAS OF PRESCOTT, KINGSTON, TWEED, AND SMITHS FALLS

WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH BAIL RELEASE ORDER (x2) AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROBATION ORDER (x3)

Any information to the whereabouts of WATTS-GOVEIA please contact Smiths Falls Police Service at 613-283-0357 or report anonymously to Lanark County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

The charges in these matters have not been proven in court.
The Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact our service at 613-283-0357. Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).


Stay informed with our Police reports and the latest Smiths Falls News.
SOURCE: Media Release submitted SFPS

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