Media Releases

With construction season underway and lane reductions becoming more common across the city, we are reminding motorists how to properly perform a “zipper merge” to help improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.

Kingston Police and Fire are proud to announce that they have successfully transitioned to Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) as of May 6, 2026, a modernized emergency communications network that enhances how residents connect with first responders.

As warmer weather approaches, the Kingston Police are reminding residents to be cautious of door-to-door paving scams involving individuals offering discounted driveway paving services.

The Kingston Police are seeking assistance identifying a suspect involved in a break and enter/theft that occurred on April 23, 2026.  

The Kingston Police are warning the public about an ongoing telephone scam known as the “grandparent” or “emergency” scam.

The Kingston Police have charged a member of its service following an investigation into allegations of impaired driving.

A member of Ottawa Police Service has been arrested and charged by Kingston Police in connection to off-duty incidents.

On April 15th, 2026, at approximately 1:25 am., members of the Kingston Police Patrol Division responded to a report of a weapons related offence at a residence in the area of John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street.

Kingston Police, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), conducted a commercial vehicle safety blitz on April 22, 2026, focused on commercial motor vehicles travelling within the City of Kingston.

The Kingston Police are warning the public of an on going telephone and internet scam in which individuals impersonate Bell Canada employees.