Arrest made after report of shoplifting
On March 11th 2025 the Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a potential shoplifter inside a local store. Officers responded to the area and located the suspect in the parking lot of the business. The suspect was arrested at the scene without incident.
As a result of the investigation Alena GROEBNER has been charged with theft under $5000 (x 1). The accused was later released with conditions. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Damaged vehicle leads to mischief charge
On March 11th 2025, members of the Smiths Falls Police responded to a report of mischief outside a local residence. Upon arrival officers commenced their investigation into the damaged property. As a result of the investigation, Dylan RONDEAU was arrested on scene without incident. The accused is charged with mischief under $5000. The accused was later released with conditions and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Multiple charges laid for breaching conditions
On March 12th 20205 the Smiths Falls Police communication centre received information about an unwanted female inside a local residence. Members of the Smiths Falls Police responded to the scene and located the suspect.
As a result of the investigation, Zoe HAMM IL of Smiths Falls stands charged with failing to comply with their probation order (x S). The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Driver arrested after attempting to flee from a traffic stop
On March 13 2025, a member of the Smiths Falls Police Service was on general patrol when they initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle. The vehicle pulled into a residential driveway where the driver exited the vehicle and began to flee from the officer. The suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.
As a result of the investigation Jeremy SOLOWJEW of Smiths Falls has been charged with possession of schedule I substance (x 1), possession of a prohibited weapon (x 1), and carrying a concealed weapon (x 1). The accused has also been charged with multiple highway traffic offences, including driving a motor vehicle while under suspension (x 2).
The accused was later released from custody with conditions. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charges.
On March 14th 2025 the Smiths Falls Police received information of a possible impaired driver. Members of the Smiths Falls Police attended the area and initiated a traffic stop with the suspect vehicle.
As a result of the Investigation, the driver Todd MCCARTHY stands charged with operation while impaired (x 1) and operation while impaired -blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg (x 1). The accused was later released with conditions.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
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).
