News

January 2, 2024

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Police requesting public’s assistance in identifying suspect involved in theft

The Kingston Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of alcohol from a local business.

**Update**

January 17, 2024

On January 17, 2024 the Kingston Police Street Crime Unit located and arrested Adam YOUNG without incident in the Conacher Drive area of Kingston's north end. Police wish to thank the public for their assistance and the tips that were provided. 

Release Date: January 12, 2024

On Christmas Eve, cybercriminals targeted three hospitals in Germany using Lockbit 3.0 ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects computers and networks. It holds data and other sensitive information “hostage” in exchange for payment. If you refuse to meet their payment demands, the cybercriminals could destroy the files. Or they could make them available to the public, resulting in data theft and leaks of sensitive information.

Release Date: January 12, 2024

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Since late December 2023, multiple incidents of break-ins and thefts have been reported by residents of at least three apartment buildings in the area of Ontario Street and Lower Union Street in downtown Kingston.

Release Date: December 27, 2023

Countless people around the world are experiencing economic strain. It’s no surprise that cybercriminals are ready to take advantage of this situation. In fact, they’re using a unique social engineering tactic to gain your trust and steal your money.

Release Date: December 27, 2023

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In June 2023, Kingston Police began an investigation into an individual who worked at a restaurant in Kingston. This individual, while at their workplace, would wear special glasses that had recording capabilities. The individual would take debit/credit cards from customers in hand and look at them closely before returning them. It was later discovered that the accused was recording the debit/credit card information.

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December 19, 2023   Time:  8:30 am

Re:  Announcement of R. Scott Fraser as Chief of Police

The Kingston Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Acting Chief Scott Fraser as the new Chief of Police with the Kingston Police, effective January 1, 2024.