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Eileen Campbell – Fraud

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – A resident of  Mississippi Mills Township has been charged with fraud.

The Lanark County OPP and Lanark County OPP Crime unit began an investigation in November of 2024 after a local business was alerted to several suspicious transactions over a 15-month period beginning in August of 2022.

On September 18, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Eileen Campbell, age 45, of Mississippi Mills Township, was charged with fraud over $5000.

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on October 20, 2025.

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17 Year Arrested For Assault With Weapon

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a family dispute in Mississippi Mills Township.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to a residence on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, just after 5:30 p.m., after receiving a complaint about a youth damaging property in the home. It was also discovered that the youth engaged in a physical altercation and damaged vehicles.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old youth from Mississippi Mills Township, has been charged with:

·        Mischief – destroys property – two counts

·        Assault with a weapon

·        Assault

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

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Sheila HUTCHISON – Impaired Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ottawa resident with impaired driving.

On Monday, July 21, 2025, Lanark County OPP conducted a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check on March Road at Appleton Side Road, Mississippi Mills Township. Just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle approached the RIDE, and the driver spoke with officers. As a result of this interaction, the officers arrested the driver and transported the individual to the OPP detachment in Carleton Place for testing.

At the conclusion of the investigation, Sheila HUTCHISON, 62-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, August 25, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Fatal Pedestrian Vs Tree Collision

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP., ON) – A woman, struck by a large section of falling tree in Almonte, has died from her injuries.

On Tuesday, July 8, 20205, shortly before 8:30 a.m., members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other first responders were called to the intersection of Ann and Church Streets.

A 34-year-old woman from Mississippi Mills Township was walking in the intersection when she was hit by the falling tree.

The victim was transported to hospital in critical condition.

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the OPP was notified that the victim had died from the injuries sustained in the incident.

The investigation is continuing, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

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Eric GOUGH Was Arrested

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP., ON) – A Smiths Falls resident is facing numerous charges after a weapon was seized during an investigation.

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported break-in at a residence in Mississippi Mills Township.

Officers located and stopped a vehicle in Carleton Place. A search of the vehicle located stolen property and a prohibited weapon with an over-capacity magazine. The two males in the vehicle were arrested and transported to the OPP detachment.

One male was release without charges.

Eric GOUGH, age 24 of Smiths Falls, has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transporting a firearm in a careless manner
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Unlawfully in a dwelling
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on July 16, 2025.

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Kelly Rockey – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Toledo resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 29, outside of Pakenham, in Mississippi Mills Township on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., after receiving complaints of a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and the driver being confused.

The officers, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kelly Rockey, 50-years-old, of Toledo, Ontario, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Care/control of vehicle with open alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 26, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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ALERT: Dylan GREENE Wanted By Police #3Strikes

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – Arrest warrants have been issued for an individual after multiple incidents in Lanark County and Smiths Falls.

A disturbance was reported to Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Thursday, April 17, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m. at a residence in Mississippi Mills Township. An individual broke in and proceeded to destroy property. The person then fled the scene in a black Nissan Versa with either stolen or no plates attached.

A short time later, an OPP officer from Leeds County located the vehicle at a gas station in the Town of Smiths Falls. When the officer attempted to block the vehicle in, the driver deliberately crashed into the cruiser and then fled the scene.

The investigation has found that the same person had attended the same Mississippi Mills residence on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, when several individuals were assaulted

Arrest warrants have been issued for Dylan GREENE, 24-years-old of Lanark County. Charges include break and enter, mischief, possession of a weapon, possession of a firearm, as well as several probation-related and Highway Traffic Act charges.

The OPP believes these were targeted incidents and there was no risk to public safety.

Lanark OPP County urges Dylan GREENE to turn himself in to police.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts, DO NOT APPROACH. Call Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Eirinn FARRELL – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Carleton Place resident with impaired driving.

Officers responded to a single vehicle collision on County Road 29, North of Carleton Place, in Mississippi Mills Township on Friday, March 28, 2025, just before 3:00 a.m.

The officers, while conducting the investigation, arrested the driver. The driver and a passenger were both transported to hospital in Ottawa with minor injuries and for breath testing of the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Eirinn FARRELL, age 26, of Carleton Place, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Operation while impaired – Alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 28, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Thomas MOFFATT Was Arrested

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Smiths Falls resident with impaired driving.

Officers respond to a single vehicle collision on Martin Street North in Mississippi Mills Township on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m. The vehicle did significant damage to a hydro pole and a fence.

 Officers investigating the collision arrested the driver who was transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries. While there, testing was conducted that resulted in charges.

 As a result of the investigation, Thomas MOFFATT, age 32, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

·      Dangerous Operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 7, 2025.

 The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and the vehicle has been impounded for seven days

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Glen GUENETTE – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Carleton Place resident with impaired driving.

 Officers conducted a traffic stop on Golden Line Road in Mississippi Mills Township on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Glen GUENETTE, age 61, of Carleton Place has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Operation while impaired – Alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 17, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Paul ELTON: Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Woodstock resident with impaired driving.  

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Tatlock Road west of Carleton Place, in Mississippi Mills Township on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, just after 8:00 a.m. after receiving complaints of poor driving involving a Transport truck on Highway 7.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Paul ELTON age 48, of Woodstock, ON, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Operation while impaired – Alcohol

The driver also was charged with offences under the Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Cannabis Act.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 31, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Jenneth Boudreau: Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS TWP, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Renfrew resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 7 west of Carleton Place, in Mississippi Mills Township on Friday, February 14, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The officer, while conducting a traffic investigation, arrested the driver and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jenneth Boudreau age 28, of Renfrew has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Operation while impaired – Alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 14, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension), and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Carl Chambers Was Arrseted

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with several offences after responding to a collision on Highway 7 in Mississippi Mills Township.

On February 17, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m. police were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision. There were no occupants with the vehicle when police arrived, and further investigation found the vehicle to be stolen. An individual was located nearby and taken into custody. Officers also seized a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine.

 Carl Chambers, 30-years-old of London, has been charged with:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance

·        Possession of break and enter tools

 The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and was remanded to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on February 18th, 2025

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Fatal ATV Incident

 (Mississippi Mills, ON) – A Mississippi Mills Township resident has died from injuries sustained in an ATV collision near Clayton ON.

Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the scene on Clayton Road in Mississippi Mills Township, shortly before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024. The ATV had rolled over on the road.

Members of the Lanark County Paramedic Service conducted life-saving measures at the scene, the rider was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as a 70-year-old man from the area.

The investigation by the Lanark County OPP is continuing, with assistance from an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and members of the Technical Collision Investigation Team.

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Jeffrey MCCURDY – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Renfrew resident with impaired driving.

An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Pakenham shortly before 10:30 p.m. on May 6, 2024. An approved alcohol screening device was utilized, and the driver was then arrested and transported to the detachment in Carleton Place for additional testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey MCCURDY, age 58, has been charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on June 3, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.