Kingston Police

• Kingston police use-of-force incidents decline in 2025: year-end report

  A new year-end report shows that Kingston police officers used force less frequently in 2025 compared with the year prior, with overall incidents dropping to 63 from 73 in 2024.

  Canada

  Feb 26
  
• Inquest called into 2019 death of Kingston man after encounter with police

  Ontario’s regional coroner has called a mandatory inquest into the 2019 death of Evan Freeman, who died following a fatal stabbing spree and standoff with Kingston police.

  Canada

  Feb 23
  
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• New Kingston police chief vows modernization, body cameras at swearing-in ceremony

  Chief Adam MacIntosh was sworn in Tuesday, promising to modernize the force with body cameras and focus on officer mental health to ensure better community service.

  Canada

  Feb 12
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• Kingston man charged after CBSA intercepts child abuse material

  A 57-year-old Kingston man has been charged after CBSA agents intercepted a package from China containing a life-sized doll classified as child abuse material.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Ontario mother charged after ‘under dressed’ child found amid group using drugs

  Kingston police say they have charged a 26-year-old Ontario mother after a young child was found 'under dressed' amid a group of adults engaging in drug use.

  Canada

  Feb 6
• Union slams ‘silence’ on suspension as Kingston deputy police chief retires

  Kingston Deputy Chief Matt Funnell is retiring after a lengthy suspension, drawing sharp criticism from the police union over the board's 'silence' and lack of transparency.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Impaired driving arrest made after Kingston driver passes out at police station

  A Kingston driver went to the police station to report a crash but was arrested after police allege they passed out in the parking lot with open alcohol.

  Canada

  Feb 3
• Viral video in downtown Kingston sparks backlash, prompts police and BIA response

  A viral video showing a Kingston business owner rinsing a sidewalk near a person experiencing homelessness sparked backlash but police say the incident was a misunderstanding.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2025
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• Kingston police arrest suspects with alleged biker ties after assault, vehicle fire

  Seven people are in custody after a Kingston assault and vehicle fire police believe were targeted and possibly connected. The OPP biker enforcement unit is assisting.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2025
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• Queen’s, city officials expect quieter homecoming weekend during Reading Week

  Queen’s and Kingston officials expect a quieter homecoming due to reading week, with police focusing on education and safety ahead of next weekend’s 'faux-coming.'

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2025