Assault at local bar leads to arrest

Update: January 15, 2025

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Police seek additional witnesses in assault investigation

Investigators with the Kingston Police Major Crime Unit are asking anyone with information on the below mentioned incident, who hasn't already spoken to police or who departed the establishment prior to police arrival to contact D/Cst. Chris Cook at ccook@kingstonpolice.ca or D/Cst. Stacey Alarie at salarie@kingstonpolice.ca 

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On Saturday January 11, 2025, at approximately 10:05 p.m. members of the Kingston Police Patrol Division responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at an establishment located in the area of Princess Street and Bayridge Drive. 

Upon arrival officers located the victim who was suffering from injuries to their hand and torso after being assaulted with a knife. Officers also located the accused who remained on scene after other patrons came to the aid of the victim.

Through the course of investigation, it was determined that the accused and another individual got into a verbal argument inside the establishment resulting in the accused brandishing a knife. The victim attempted to interject and was subsequently assaulted by the accused.

The victim was transported to hospital where they were treated for serious injuries. 

The accused, a 53-year-old local individual was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of weapons dangerous and carrying a concealed weapon. The accused was transported to Kingston Police Headquarters where they were held for a bail hearing.