Media Releases

On September 28, 2021 members of the Kingston Police Drug Enforcement Unit executed a drug search warrant at a hotel located in the area of Benson Street and Division Street. The Emergency Response Unit assisted by arresting the couple as they left their hotel room.

Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Smudge and opening ceremony by Pytor Hodgson (3 Things Consulting) and Logan Jackson (KCHC staff). Remarks by KCHC’s Mike Bell (CEO) and Wendy Vuyk (Director, Community Health); and Kingston Police’s Chief Antje McNeely and Inspector Matt Funnell.

Kingston Police and City of Kingston Bylaw Enforcement had another busy weekend in the University District between September 24 and 26. With officers dedicated to enforcing the University District Safety Initiative (UDSI), public safety was the priority and all streets were kept clear and open for normal vehicular traffic and emergency responders.

Kingston Police would like to thank the public for their assistance after missing teenager Jorden DOUCET was located safely in  downtown Kingston at approximately 11:00 p.m. on the evening of September 22, 2021. Thank you to all those who assisted in locating Jorden and shared information in regards to his possible whereabouts. 

With the assistance of the Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit’s new drone, officers were able to successfully and safely locate an elderly male who had been reported missing by a family member.

Today, the City of Kingston is issuing a new emergency order – which includes increased penalties and new enforcement powers to further discourage the ongoing violation of social-gathering limits and help stop local COVID-19 case counts from climbing.

KINGSTON, ONT./ Sept. 7, 2021 – The City of Kingston and Kingston Police are providing information on their efforts to enforce the University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) between Friday evening and Tuesday morning.

On August 18, 2021 members of the Kingston Police Street Crime Unit concluded an ongoing cocaine trafficking investigation. Members of the Kingston Police Drug Unit, K9 Unit and the Emergency Response Unit assisted with the execution of drug search warrants at two locations on Wellington Street and Ontario. Three males were arrested and found to be in possession of a large quantity of Cocaine, MDMA, Xanax, Codeine, LSD, Oxycontin, Psilocybin mushrooms, Hash, THC Oil, Cannabis edibles, and processed cannabis. Officers as well located evidence of drug trafficking and a large amount of Canadian currency. The total value of the seizure was approximately $600 000.00.

The goal of this project is to conduct a series of community consultations to hear feedback on how the Kingston Police can increase equity, diversity, inclusion and indigenization (EDII) throughout their organization.

Chief Antje McNeely explains the impetus for this initiative: “Recent events have brought increasing awareness to the need to re-examine Canada’s history and the legacy of residential schools.

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