News

January 3, 2024

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Police requesting public’s assistance in identifying suspect involved in theft of donation jar

The Kingston Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a donation jar from a local business.

January 2, 2024

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Police requesting public’s assistance in identifying suspect involved in theft

The Kingston Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of alcohol from a local business.

**Update**

January 17, 2024

On January 17, 2024 the Kingston Police Street Crime Unit located and arrested Adam YOUNG without incident in the Conacher Drive area of Kingston's north end. Police wish to thank the public for their assistance and the tips that were provided. 

Release Date: January 12, 2024

On Christmas Eve, cybercriminals targeted three hospitals in Germany using Lockbit 3.0 ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects computers and networks. It holds data and other sensitive information “hostage” in exchange for payment. If you refuse to meet their payment demands, the cybercriminals could destroy the files. Or they could make them available to the public, resulting in data theft and leaks of sensitive information.