Man charged in murder of Elizabethtown-Kitley Township resident

An OPP cruiser is pictured in this undated photo. (Source: OPP Central Region)

Ontario Provincial Police say a man from Smiths Falls has been charged in the homicide of an Elizabethtown-Kitley resident.

Police say they found 66-year-old Giles Dagenais dead in a home in the Toledo area, approximately 30 kilometres northwest of downtown Brockville, on July 31, 2023.

Following an investigation, police arrested 58-year-old Ronald Gough on Thursday. OPP charged Gough with first degree murder.

“The investigative team showed outstanding dedication and determination in pursuing every lead to bring clarity to a case that has deeply affected the community,” OPP Detective Inspector Jocelyn Sauve said in a statement.

“The tireless efforts of the team, including our OPP support units and the Smiths Falls Police Service, led to identifying and arresting an individual in connection with this tragic crime. We are sincerely grateful for the public’s support and the valuable information they provided throughout the investigation.”

Gough is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 25, 2025.

Anyone with information relating to the investigation is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477or at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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