Suspect apprehended by Smiths Falls police for fourth time this month

A 35-year-old suspect was taken into custody earlier this week by the Smiths Falls Police Service on multiple charges, including two counts of breaching his release order.

Police state in a media release that on Monday, July 22, officers responded to the area of Alexander Street regarding a complaint of suspicious activity with a person and vehicle.

Their investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Ben Duhamel, 35, was released after a contested bail hearing for the third time on the July 17 with conditions to abide by. Further investigation revealed the accused was in possession of a controlled substance, police say.

Duhamel was arrested for two counts of breach of his release order, one for being in the town of Smiths Falls and another for being outside his residence without a surety.

He was further charged with possession of a controlled substance and subsequently held for a bail hearing for the fourth time this month, police say.

Charges have not been proven in court.