Cornwall Ontario – Submitted: Monday, November 6, 2017
Police Bulletin
Calls for Service
Kingston Police had 388 calls for service over the weekend of November 3-5, 2017. Of these, 259 calls occurred in the city central area, 68 in the west end, 8 in the east end, and 15 north of Highway 401. Some of these included:
- 22 domestic calls
- 7 assault calls
- 5 harassment calls
- 7 fight/disturbance calls
- 20 undesirable calls
- 1 customer trouble call
- 1 custody dispute call
- 11 alarm calls
- 1 neighbour dispute call
- 15 noise complaints
- 1 trouble with kids call
- 4 missing person calls
- 11 Mental Health Act calls
- 5 medical assist calls
- 40 assist citizen calls
- 9 break and enter calls
- 22 theft calls
- 12 shoplifting calls
- 2 theft of vehicle calls
- 10 mischief calls
- 2 fraud calls
- 15 motor vehicle collisions
- 2 impaired driving calls
- 6 parking/vehicle complaints
- 21 driving complaints
- 35 suspicious activity calls
- 1 trespass/prowler call
- 1 drug call
There were 22 individuals arrested over the weekend of November 3-5, 2017 including 16 men and 6 women, between 13 and 62 years of age, for the following: attempt theft, possession of break-in instruments, unlawful possession of a controlled drug, possession of stolen property, assault with a weapon, assault, possession of a prohibited weapon, utter threats to cause death, mischief, harassment, theft, public intoxication, breach of peace, breach undertaking, breach recognizance, and breach probation. Two persons were arrested on outstanding warrants.
Residents are encouraged to view the Kingston Police Crime Mapping Tool that can be accessed through the website here. To further community awareness and improve accessibility to calls-for-police-service occurring in the community, Kingston Police has merged Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology with police calls-for-service data for user-friendly public consumption.
Woman Caught with Stolen Goods Twice in Same Weekend
Release Date: November 6, 2017
17-37192 / 37401
A 41-year-old local woman was caught twice in same weekend with stolen goods from local stores.
On November 3, 2017 at approximately 7:30 p.m. the accused attended a store in the 900 block of Gardiners Road. The accused attempted to leave the store with unpaid merchandise including jewelry and clothing. The accused was apprehended by store security and police were called. The accused was found to be carrying a second bag of stolen goods with numerous items form another store at a nearby location.
The accused was transported to police headquarters where she was later release with conditions and a future court date. The accused was charged with two counts of theft and two counts of possession of stolen property.
On November 5, 2017 at approximately 1:15 p.m. the accused was in the 1000 block of Princess Street. As the accused was riding her bicycle away from the businesses at that location a patrol officer pulled into the lot. The accused immediately tried to conceal her face and rode off around behind the building. The officer followed to investigate her behaviour. The accused attempted to flee but was quickly stopped and found to be carrying several different types of controlled drugs in pill form along with numerous items of merchandise believed stolen from the businesses.
The accused was transported to police headquarters where she was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.
The accused was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled drug, possession of stolen property, and breach undertaking.
Man Caught with Break-In Tools after Rummaging Through Parked Car
Release Date: November 6, 2017
17-37477
A 24-year-old local man was caught with break-in tools after an observant witness spotted him rummaging through a vehicle.
On November 5, 2017 at approximately 4:00 p.m. the accused was seen peering into windows at an address on Chatham Street before entering a car parked at the side of the home and rummaging through it. The accused was last seen running north.
A witness provided detailed description and the accused was located and arrested on York Street shortly afterwards. A search of the accused revealed he was carrying items commonly associated with break-ins including knives, and a flashlight.
The accused was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.
The accused was charged with attempt theft, and possession of break-in instruments.
Good Samaritan Assaulted
Release Date: November 6, 2017
17-37247
A 34-year-old local man was arrested after interfering with a security guard and then attacking a Good Samaritan.
On November 4, 2017 at approximately 2:45 a.m. the victim was in a parking lot on Barrie Street with friends. The victim observed a security guard struggle with a male he was attempting to arrest while the accused was trying to intervene. The victim stepped in and told the accused not to interfere at which point the accused punched the victim in the face. When the victim was knocked unconscious and fell to the ground his friends moved in and grabbed the accused, holding him until police arrived.
The accused resisted arrest and during the struggle he dropped a folding knife from his right hand.
The accused was transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.
The accused was charged with assault, possession of a prohibited weapon and breach recognizance.
Man Arrested After Assaulting and Threatening to Kill his Wife
Release Date: November 6, 2017
17-37194
A 35-year-old local man was arrested after attacking his wife and threatening to kill her.
On November 3, 2017 the victim and accused were in their residence when the accused became confrontational and suddenly grabbed the victim by her throat. When the accused finally released the victim he threw her down and grabbed her by the arm while threatening to break it and kill her. When he let the victim go a second time, she was able to call police. Officers responded and found the accused walking around outside with no shirt and heavily intoxicated.
The accused was transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.
Further investigation revealed a previously unreported incident from October 28, 2017. While the two were in their residence the accused broke a glass and held a glass shard against the victim’s neck while threatening to kill her.
The accused was charged with assault with a weapon, two counts of utter threats to cause death, assault, and two counts of breach probation.
For those suffering domestic violence – no one has the right to abuse you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Kingston Police or some of the other valuable support services and resources in the Kingston area:
- Kingston Interval House http://buff.ly/2lZx0uv
- Kingston Sexual Assault Centre – Support Services and Programs http://buff.ly/2lZuHaM
- Resolve Counselling Services Canada http://buff.ly/2mL1FtU
- KFACC (Kingston Frontenac Anti-violence Coordinating Committee) http://buff.ly/2lZm3sM. For men http://kfacc.org/do-you-need-help/for-men/
- Victim Services of Kingston and Frontenac (613-548-4834) http://buff.ly/2mKSLN7
- Addiction & Mental Health Services – Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington http://buff.ly/2lZrFDw
- Ministry of the Attorney General – Violence in the Family http://buff.ly/2lZrDLU
- Ministry of the Attorney General – Victim Services Directory http://buff.ly/2mKOVDw
- Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres http://buff.ly/2lZoVWU
- Canadian Centre for Men and Families http://www.menandfamilies.org/
Man Arrested after Stabbing Sibling
Release Date: November 6, 2017
17-37282
A 21-year-old local man was arrested after stabbing a sibling during an argument.
On November 4, 2017 the accused and the victim were at a family residence when they began arguing. During the argument the accused grabbed a kitchen knife. The accused then stabbed at and cut the victim under the arm. Family intervened and contacted police.
The accused was transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.
The accused was charged with assault with a weapon.
Crime Prevention Week – Building Safer Communities Together
#CPWeek2017, #CrimePreventionWeek
This year’s Provincial Crime Prevention week is November, 5-11. The theme is, “Building Safer Communities Together”. During the week, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police will be promoting and highlighting the importance of crime prevention as a means to achieving safer and healthier communities.
Kingston Police along with other police services across Ontario will be showcasing crime prevention initiatives and programs, providing information on crime issues of importance to Ontarians, and emphasizing the need for everyone to work together to make our communities safe.
Keep an eye on our social media accounts throughout the week for more information.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingstonPolice
- Twitter: @KingstonPolice, @KP_Community, @kp_schoolcop, @kp_beatcop