Individual arrested and charged after violent incident involving Intimate Partner Violence

January 08, 2024

Release Date: January 8, 2024

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On January 5, 2024, the accused visited the victim’s residence located in Kingston’s west end. The accused and the victim had recently separated after a six-month long relationship and on this date the accused had arrived at the victim’s home in an intoxicated state.

The victim requested that the accused remain in the basement of the residence until sober and the accused initially complied. A short time later at approximately 10:25 p.m. the accused proceeded upstairs and damaged two doors before confronting the victim. The accused proceeded to assault the victim in the living room of the home and threw a large flatscreen television to the floor. The victim attempted to flee from the accused however was assaulted repeatedly and struck in the face.

Police were dispatched and quickly attended the scene where the accused was found to be still in the process of assaulting the victim. The accused was subsequently arrested at 10:45 p.m.

The victim received medical treatment at the scene before being transported by Frontenac Paramedics to the hospital.

The accused was transported to police headquarters where they were held to attend a bail hearing.

A 38-year-old local individual was charged with assault causing bodily harm, mischief under $5000, and breach of probation.

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No one has the right to abuse another person. Victims of intimate partner 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 intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence:

Kingston Police
705 Division Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7K 4C2

Telephone: 613-549-4660
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-549-8792
Administration Fax: 613-549-3111
Operations Fax: 613-549-7111