(SMITHS FALLS, ON) – A Smiths Falls resident faces charges after incidents including threats and vandalism.
The Smiths Falls Police Service requested assistance April 19, 2024, from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after an individual had made threats against two members of the police service and committed multiple acts of vandalism in the form of graffiti.
Members of the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit and Lanark OPP Crime Unit began an investigation which resulted in an arrest warrant being issued. On April 20, 2024, officers, assisted by members of the OPP ROPE (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) Squad made an arrest in Ottawa.
Gregory BRADFORD, age 28, has been charged with:
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
- Criminal harassment
- Intimidation of a justice system participant
- Mischief under $5000 – four counts
The accused remains in custody. The bail hearing is scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 23, 2024.
