Social Media Spat Leads to Charges in Kingston POLICE BLOTTER 100918

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Police Bulletin

Calls for Service

Kingston Police had 459 calls for service over the long weekend of October 5 to 8, 2018. Of these, 331 calls occurred in the city central area, 93 in the west end, 14 in the east end, and 12 north of Highway 401. Some of these included:

  • 21 domestic calls
  • 7 assault calls
  • 1 sexual assault
  • 13 harassment calls
  • 2 weapons offence calls
  • 21 fight/disturbance calls
  • 17 undesirable calls
  • 1 customer trouble call
  • 2 custody dispute calls
  • 9 alarm calls
  • 18 noise complaints
  • 2 trouble with kids calls
  • 10 missing person calls
  • 16 Mental Health Act calls
  • 9 medical assist calls
  • 35 assist citizen calls
  • 3 break and enter calls
  • 19 theft calls
  • 4 shoplifting calls
  • 4 theft of vehicle calls
  • 7 mischief calls
  • 1 fraud call
  • 19 motor vehicle collisions
  • 1 parking/vehicle complaint
  • 26 driving complaints
  • 1 traffic concerns
  • 46 suspicious activity calls
  • 1 trespass/prowler call
  • 2 drug calls

There were 20 individuals arrested over the long weekend of October 5 to 8, 2018 including 18 men and 2 women, between 16 and 66 years of age, for the following: point firearm, carry concealed weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon, two counts of utter threats, harassment by threatening conduct, four counts of assault, two counts of assault police with intent to resist arrest, obstruct police, escape lawful custody, theft, possession of break in tools, break and enter, two counts of mischief, fail to remain, theft, three counts of breach undertaking, and four counts of breach probation.

Youth Charged with Pointing a Firearm

Release Date: October 9, 2018

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On October 8, 2018 at approximately 4:55 p.m. police were called to Mackenzie Crescent for a male pointing a firearm. Information received was that a group of young males were arguing outside, when one male pulled a firearm out of a bag and pointed at another. Responding officers located the accused exiting the back of a building in the area. The bag had been stashed in a nearby residence and was turned over to officers. The bag contained a clown mask, a rubber gas mask, a hunting knife, a bottle containing 1500 BB’s, and a semi-automatic Replica pellet gun.

The accused was transported to police headquarters where he was later released with a future court date.

A 16-year-old youth is charged with point firearm, carry concealed weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Anger over Social Media Post Ends in Charges

Release Date: October 9, 2018

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On October 8, 2018 at approximately 7:30 a.m. the accused attended a mid-town address and banged on the door, demanding to be let in. The accused was allegedly upset over a social media post and was believed to be intoxicated. The residents warned they were calling police and the accused threatened to kill them if they did, while attempting to kick in the door.

Responding officers located the accused running nearby and arrested him. The accused was transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.

A 27-year-old local man is charged with utter threats, and harassment by threatening conduct.

Man Charged after Assaulting Grandson and Police

Release Date: October 9, 2018

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On October 7, 2018 at approximately 4:30 p.m. officers responded to an east end residence in regards to an assault. The responding officers learned the accused had assaulted his grandson during an argument. The accused had grabbed the victim by his neck and pinned him against the wall. When officers arrived the accused was immediately aggressive with them, resisting arrest and kneeing once officer.

The accused was transported to police headquarters where he continued to be uncooperative.

A 66-year-old local man is charged with assault, and assault police with intent to resist arrest.

Two Arrested after Driver Attempts to Flee Police, then Assaults Officers

Release Date: October 9, 2018

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On October 5, 2018 at approximately 4:00 a.m. a patrol officer conducted a licence plate check of a vehicle driving through the Rio Can Centre parking lot. The officer learned the registered owner was wanted by Napanee OPP for failing to attend court and other criminal charges. The officer stopped the vehicle and identified the registered owner as one of the two female passengers.

The male driver failed to provide a drivers licence and verbally identified with a false date of birth. As Officers attempted to arrest the driver for obstruct police, he sped off with both females still in the vehicle. The accused got approximately 100 yards away before driving into a dead end. The accused then resisted arrest swinging his arms, kicking at the officers, and biting one in the hand.

The registered owner, a 27-year-old local woman was arrested on the warrant and later turned over to OPP.

The driver, a 27-year-old local man was transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing. The accused is charged with obstruct police, escape lawful custody, and assault police with intent to resist arrest.

Patrol Officer Comes Upon Bicycle Owner and Thief Fighting

Release Date: October 9, 2018

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On October 5, 2018 at approximately 5:25 p.m. the accused attempted to steal the complaints bicycle. The complainant was inside a restaurant at Princess and Clergy Streets and ran out to confront the accused. The two began fighting and throwing punches as a patrol officer happened to drive into the area. The officer broke up the fight and after learning about the attempted theft, the accused was arrested. During a search of the accused backpack, a pair of bolt cutters and a cut bicycle chain was found.

Neither party was injured as a result of the altercation. The accused was transported to police headquarters where he was later released on conditions with a future court date.

A 37-year-old local man is charged with theft, possession of break in tools, and breach probation.

Youth Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Related Charges

Release Date: October 9, 2018

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On October 5, 2018 at approximately 10:30 a.m. the accused and victim were at an address on Cowdy Street. During an argument the accused took the victim’s cellphone and smashed it on the ground before leaving. Police were called and during the investigation, previous unreported incidents of domestic violence were discovered.

On September 29, 2018 during an argument the accused pulled a knife on the victim and threatened to stab her. On October 1, 2018 during an argument the accused put his hands around the victim’s throat.

At approximately 12:00 p.m. officers located the accused in the backyard of his residence. The accused was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.

A 16-year-old local youth is charged with assault, utter threats to cause death, possession of a weapon, mischief, and breach probation.

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.No one has the right to abuse another person. Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact Kingston Police. The following links offer valuable support services and resources in the Kingston area for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence:

Police Identify B&E Suspect from Home Surveillance Video

Release Date: October 9, 2018

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On October 4, 2018 at approximately 1:00 p.m. the accused broke into a west end residence. The homeowner received an intrusion alert on his phone and contacted police. Officers arrived within minutes and discovered the accused had fled with various electronics and cash. The complainant provided images of the accused from which police were able to identify him.

On October 5, 2018 at approximately 1:00 p.m. members of the Kingston Police Street Crime unit located and arrested the accused. The accused was transported to police headquarters where he was held to attend a bail hearing the following day.

A 34-year-old local man is charged with break and enter, and three counts of breach undertaking.




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