Kingston Police had 104 calls for service during the 24 hour period starting from 5:00 a.m. on January 29, 2018. Of these, 74 calls occurred in the city central area, 18 in the west end, 6 in the east end, and 2 north of Highway 401. Some of these included:
- 2 domestic calls
- 2 assault calls
- 1 sexual assault
- 3 harassment calls
- 3 fight/disturbance calls
- 1 undesirable call
- 2 alarm calls
- 1 noise complaint
- 2 missing person calls
- 1 medical assist call
- 9 assist citizen calls
- 7 break and enter calls
- 12 theft calls
- 1 shoplifting call
- 1 theft of vehicle call
- 4 mischief calls
- 4 fraud calls
- 11 motor vehicle collisions
- 3 driving complaints
- 7 suspicious activity calls
There were 7 individuals arrested within the last 24 hours including 5 men and 2 women, between 25 and 41 years of age, for the following: dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fail to stop for police, possession of stolen property, possession of prohibited weapons, possession of a controlled substance, administer noxious chemical, assault with a weapon, assault, theft, public intoxication, breach undertaking, breach recognizance, and breach probation. One person was arrested on a warrant.
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.
Man Arrested for Administering a Noxious substance to Colleague
Release Date: January 30, 2018
18-3876
A 25-year-old local man has been arrested for administering a noxious substance to a male colleague and former roommate.
On January 29, 2018 Kingston Police were called to Queens University to meet with Queens Security in relation to a suspected poising involving two graduate students. After becoming ill, the victim accused a fellow researcher and former roommate of poising his food.
The victim reported that food he brought to work over the past few weeks had a bitter taste and was making him ill. Furthermore, every Friday when he drove home to his family the victim reported that his water had a chemical taste and smell.
On January 29, 2018 the accused was captured on video administering a clear substance in the area where the victim’s lunch is kept.
The accused was located at his residence and arrested. He was transported to police headquarters and held to attend a bail hearing the following day.
The accused was charged with administer noxious chemical, and assault with a weapon.
The victim has sought medical attention as a result of this incident.
Suspended Driver Caught Going the Wrong Way in Stolen Vehicle
Release Date: January 30, 2018
18-3947 / 18-3950
A 36-year-old Kitchener man is facing multiple charges after police see him driving the wrong way on Princess Street.
On January 30, 2018 at approximately 1:30 a.m. a patrol officer observed the accused driving the wrong way on Princess Street between Barrie Street and Division Street. The officer activated emergency lights and pulled up in front of the vehicle. The driver then accelerated and jumped the curb taking off at speeds above 70 km/h.
The vehicle was found a few blocks away crashed into the front porch of an address on Johnson Street. The vehicle was still running, but the driver had fled on foot. Witnesses directed officers to the last area the accused was seen. Containment was set up and K-9 was called in to conduct a track. The accused was flushed out onto Garrett Street and arrested.
During a search of the accused officers found a flip knife, and a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine and marijuana. The accused was found to be currently under 3 Ontario wide driving suspensions and the investigation further revealed the motor vehicle had been stolen on January 24, 2018 from Kitchener.
The accused was transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing.
The accused was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fail to stop for police, possession of stolen property, possession of prohibited weapons, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act with three counts of drive while under suspension.
Update: Pair Wanted for Shoplifting and Theft from Donation Jar
Release Date January 29, 2018
17-31135
On October 10, 2017 at approximately 3:30 a.m. a male and female entered a gas station/restaurant location on Centennial Drive. While in the restaurant area the pair stole the money from a Muscular Sclerosis donation jar.
On January 29, 2018 a 34-year-old Belleville woman was apprehended by Whitby OPP on the strength of a warrant for thefts. The accused was transported to Kingston Police Headquarters, where she was later released with a future court date.
The accused was charged with three counts of theft.
PREVIOUS ARREST:
On December 19, 2017 a 41-year-old Bath man was arrested in Toronto on the strength of a warrant for multiple thefts. The accused was transported to Kingston police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.
The accused was charged with three counts of theft. A 34-year-old woman is still be sought in relation to the same offences.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
On October 10, 2017 at approximately 3:30 a.m. a male and female entered a gas station/restaurant location on Centennial Drive. While in the restaurant area the pair stole the money from a Muscular Sclerosis donation jar.
The pair are also suspects for previous shoplifting incidents at the same location. The pair used a backpack that was for sale and filled it with various items before leaving without paying. This happened on September 8 and again on September 15, 2017.
Two possible related vehicles include a black pickup truck, possibly a Ford Platinum or Special Edition with a Newfoundland sticker on the rear window and a white Chrysler Dynasty.
The thefts were later discovered on surveillance video and reported to police.
Police Looking to Identify Suspect in Liquor Theft
Release Date: January 30, 2018
18-1616
On January 10, 2018 at approximately 1:00 p.m. the female suspect entered an LCBO on Division Street. The suspect placed multiple bottles of alcohol in a large black purse before leaving the store without paying.
The female is described as white, with dark brown hair up in a high ponytail, mid-thirties, 5’6”, 160lbs, wearing a dark grey sweater, and dark grey UGG type boots.
Please view the attached photos and anyone with information, is asked to contact Constable Joanne Geikie 613-549-4660 ext. 6307 or via email at jgeikie@kingstonpolice.ca.
You can also provide tips anonymously via:
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By calling our general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to be anonymous
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By calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Police Looking for Information in Theft of Generator
Release Date: January 25, 2018
18-1710
Sometime overnight on January 9, 2018 a portable generator was stolen from 130 Johnson Street (Kingston Public Library). The Wacker Neuson G25 mobile generator has CRS Rental stickers on it and a pintle hitch.
Please visit the attached links for example images of the Generator and hitch.
Generator – http://www.ca.wackerneuson.com/en/products/power/mobile-generators/model/g-25/
Pintle Hitch – https://storage.googleapis.com/curt-ust/curt-towing101/Towing101Chapter3.23.jpg
Anyone with information, is asked to please contact Detective Cam Gough at 613-549-4660 ext. 6273 or via email at cgough@kingstonpolice.ca.
You can also provide tips anonymously via:
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By calling our general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to be anonymous
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By calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)