Wanted subject arrested
On Aug. 13, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service, while conducting proactive patrols, located and arrested a wanted individual without incident. The accused was wanted for failing to attend court in relation to a mischief offence that occurred Aug. 15, 2025.
As a result, the 60-year-old woman was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Smiths Falls Police assist Smiths Falls Fire Department
On Aug. 17, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a request for assistance regarding a structure fire at 46 Bell Ave. Officers attended the scene shortly after receiving the call and learned that members of the Smiths Falls Fire Department (SFFD) had located and rescued an individual from the residence.
SFFD personnel located a 56-year-old man who was unconscious and removed him from the structure before providing lifesaving medical treatment until paramedics arrived. The man was transported to hospital and was later confirmed to be in stable condition.
Smiths Falls police obtained witness statements and reviewed CCTV footage related to the incident. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the fire was intentionally set.
Wanted suspect arrested following theft investigations
On Aug. 18, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service, while conducting proactive patrols, located and arrested a wanted individual without incident. The accused was wanted in connection with theft investigations that occurred Aug. 7 and Aug. 15, 2026.
As a result of the investigation, Kirstyn Jensen, 45, of Smiths Falls, has been charged with:
- Two counts of theft under $5,000
The accused was held in custody pending a scheduled bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Arrest made following routine traffic stop
On Aug. 19, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service were conducting proactive patrols when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the investigation, officers determined the driver was in breach of multiple court-imposed conditions.
As a result of the investigation, Danielle Proulx, 61, of Smiths Falls, has been charged with the following offences:
- Three counts of failure to comply with an undertaking
- Two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance
- One count of possession of property obtained by crime
The accused was held in custody pending a scheduled bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Arrest made following intimate partner violence investigation
On Aug. 21, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a report of an intimate partner violence incident. Officers arrived within five minutes of receiving the call and immediately commenced an investigation.
As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old man has been charged with:
- Three counts of failure to comply with a release order
The accused was held in custody pending a scheduled bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Wanted suspect arrested in theft investigation
On Aug. 21, 2026, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service, while conducting proactive patrols, located and arrested a wanted man without incident. The accused was wanted in connection with a theft investigation that occurred July 12, 2026.
As a result of the investigation, Tyler Pretty, 38, of Smiths Falls, has been charged with the following offences:
- One count of theft under $5,000 (shoplifting)
- Three counts of failure to comply with a probation order
The accused was held in custody pending a scheduled bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Theft from vehicle investigation results in charges following foot pursuit
On Aug. 29, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a report of four males allegedly attempting to gain access to parked vehicles on Lombard Street. Officers attended the area within minutes and located four individuals matching the provided descriptions. Upon seeing police, the individuals fled on foot.
Police engaged in a brief foot pursuit and safely took one male into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old Smiths Falls man has been charged with:
- One count of theft under $5,000
- One count of failure to comply with an undertaking
The accused was subsequently released from custody on conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
The investigation remains ongoing as police continue efforts to identify and locate the three other males involved.
The charges in these matters have not been proven in court.
Anyone with information about these or similar incidents is asked to contact the Smiths Falls Police Service at 613-283-0357. Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
SOURCE: Smiths Falls Police Service.
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