Media Releases

On May 16, 2025, at approximately 2:45 pm, the Kingston Police, including members of the Patrol Division and Emergency Response Unit, responded to the area of Berrywood Crescent and Juniper Drive in response to a disturbance.

On Friday, May 9, 2025, members of the Kingston Police Street Crime Unit were conducting proactive patrols in the area of Patrick Street and Joseph Street when they engaged in an investigation involving an individual well known to police. 

At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, an individual attended a gas bar in the area of Concession Street and Bath Road. 

While at the gas pump area, the individual was observed with what appeared to be a white handgun. The individual then began walking toward the gas bar and pacing out front while moving the item across their face and neck, and eventually pointing it toward the glass at the front of the gas bar. The individual then began to point the item at various objects on the property.

The Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit is finding additional uses for its collision reconstruction drone to combat distracted driving and make local roadways safer.

The Kingston Police is seeking assistance in locating a scared buffalo robe which was stolen from a building in the area of Lower Union Street and Wellington Street on the morning of April 7, 2025.

The Kingston Police is looking to identify a person of interest who may be involved in intentionally setting multiple fires in the area of Belle Park on May 5, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The Kingston Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who has been involved in multiple thefts from a local grocery store.

The Kingston Police are proud to recognize former Kingston Police Community Volunteer Co-Ordinator and current volunteer Sean Donohue. On Wednesday April 30, 2025, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Donohue received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. The medal recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields and pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of volunteers. They embody the caring country we aspire to build.

The Kingston Police has joined the first-ever provincewide campaign to tackle 9-1-1 misuse, an issue that continues to strain emergency services. The Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) has launched the "When Every Second Counts" campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 9-1-1 calls and educating the public on proper use of 9-1-1.