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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Benjamin FREW Facing Numerous Charges

(RIDEAU LAKES TWP., ON) – A large amount of stolen property has been recovered, and one person is in custody following a break-in south of Westport.

Officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a cottage on Perth Road on Sunday, November 2, 2025, shortly after 4:30 p.m. A suspicious person had been seen on the property.

The officers spotted a male who ran into the forest, leaving a vehicle behind. That vehicle had earlier been reported stolen

Additional officers and the OPP Canine Unit converged on the area and began a search. The individual was located just before 7:00 p.m.

In addition to the vehicle officers recovered other stolen property including household appliances and other household items, power tools and hunting and camping equipment. Officers also seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

Benjamin FREW, age 49 of Kingston has been charged with

  • Entering premises when prohibited
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Possession of break-in tools
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Theft of a vehicle
  • Using a licence plate not in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Failure to comply with an undertaking – four counts

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Monday, November 3, 2025.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Sterling BROWN Was Arrested

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A motorist has been charged with impaired driving after being stopped at a RIDE program in Prince Edward County.

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, around 11:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Salmon Point Road and County Road 18.

Officers located and stopped a pick-up truck in the area. The driver was arrested, and open alcohol was located within the vehicle.

The individual was transported to the detachment for testing.

Sterling BROWN, age 45 of Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on October 27, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Vehicle Invasions – WOOD & HOLLYWOOD Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals in relation to multiple vehicle entries.

On September 26, 2025 at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers of the Quinte West OPP conducted an investigation involving multiple thefts from vehicles, which led to the arrest of two individuals.

Emily HOLLYWOOD, 27 years old from Kingston has been charged with the following offences:

  • Mischief over $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine

The accused was released from custody with a court date of October 27, 2025 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

Tyler WOOD, 43 years old from Ottawa has been charged with the following offences:

  • Mischief over $5000
  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Fail to comply with probation order x2

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Quinte West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 613-392-3561.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

$11,000 Meth Bust – Chanelle BERMINGHAM Arrested

(KINGSTON, ON) – Officers have made a significant seizure of illegal drugs after a car failed to stop at a RIDE program in Kington.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program at the Montreal Street exit from Highway 401 in Kington.

A car initially failed to stop for officers but was stopped nearby.

As a result of the initial investigation, the driver was arrested and a search of the vehicle located over 450 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over 225 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as approximately $11,000 in cash.

Chanelle BERMINGHAM, age 31 of Toronto, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-over $5000
  • Obstructing a peace officer
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a vehicle without insurance
  • Disobey an officer directing traffic
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on November 6, 2025.

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Kingston Kingston Police Service Navy Bay Police Press Releases

Body Recovered From Navy Bay, Investigation in Early Stages #CommunityAlert

Members of the Kingston Police Major Crime Division are currently investigating the death of an individual whose body was located near the east shoreline of Navy Bay on September 21, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

The individual has been identified and their family have been notified. Police are not releasing the name of the deceased in an effort to protect the integrity of the investigation which is still in its infancy. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Jon Cerutti via email at [email protected].

You can also provide tips anonymously by calling the Kingston Police general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to remain anonymous.

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Hamilton Kingston Kingston Police Service Police Press Releases

15 Year Old Arrested For Hate Crime Against Religious Institution

On Friday September 12, 2025, the Kingston Police were notified of threatening remarks that had been made over an instant messaging platform. Due to the nature of these remarks, it triggered a notification to the RCMP, the Ontario Provincial Police, and ultimately the Kingston Police, as the target of this threat included a specific religious institution located in Kingston. 

The investigation led Kingston Police Detectives to the City of Hamilton, where on Tuesday September 16, 2025, a 15-year-old individual of Hamilton responsible for making these threats was arrested without incident by the Hamilton Police Service. 

The accused young offender was subsequently transported back to Kingston and attended a bail hearing on Wednesday September 17, 2025, where they were remanded into custody. A search warrant has been conducted at the accused’s residence with assistance from the Waterloo Regional Police. 

The young offender is currently charged with one count of uttering a threat (hate motivated) toward the religious institution in Kingston. This religious institution has been kept apprised of the police investigation and any affected individuals, including the institution’s congregation have been made aware of the incident. 

The youth is further charged with one count of uttering a threat toward a secondary school in Hamilton. The Hamilton-Wentworth School Board has also been made aware of this incident and are addressing the matter.

At this time police would like to advise there is no further threat to either of these communities and that no other arrests are anticipated.

The Kingston Police would like to thank the Hamilton Police Service, the Waterloo Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the RCMP for their assistance in this matter.

The Kingston Police take threats toward any religious group very seriously. Such actions are not only unlawful but contrary to the values of respect, diversity, and tolerance that our community upholds. We stand for the safety and dignity of all individuals, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or belief.

If you witness any suspicious behavior or have any concerns, please report them immediately to local authorities or your trusted community leaders. Vigilance and unity are our greatest strengths, and together we can ensure that our communities remain safe and welcoming for all.

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Kingston Kingston Police Service Police Press Releases

Kingston Has Fallen – Police Shutdown Fair After Attacks #NationalGuard?

The Kingston Fall Fair was shut down early on Saturday evening after multiple incidents occurred which required police intervention.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 10:05 p.m. the Kingston Police were called to the Memorial Centre grounds regarding a report of someone deploying bear spray into a crowd of people at the fall fair.

Officers attended and found two individuals who had been sprayed by bear spray being treated by members of the Frontenac Paramedic Service. Their injuries were minor in nature and did not require further medical attention.

Due to a lack of video surveillance and witnesses, officers were unable to identify a suspect responsible for the incident. The investigation is currently ongoing, and the incident is believed to be an isolated incident.

Two other unrelated incidents resulted in the arrest of two young offenders. A 15-year-old individual was arrested for weapons offences and breach of release conditions, while another incident led to the arrest of a 17-year-old individual for breach of release conditions. Both individuals were held in custody for a bail hearing.

As a result of these incidents the fair was shut down at approximately 10:30 p.m.

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ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Bancroft Kingston OPP Yarker

Repeat Offenders Arrested Again – Stolen Property Recovered #3Strikes

(BANCROFT, ON) – Three people face multiple charges in connection to stolen property.

On Friday, September 5, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., two people were arrested near Gilmour, Ontario in relation to warrants from several different jurisdictions. Members of Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE), Emergency Response Team, East Region Community Street Crime Unit, and Bancroft Detachment assisted with the arrests. Upon further investigation a stolen ATV and SUV were located, and a third person was arrested.

Robin BLUNDELL, age 40, of Yarker has been charged with the following offences:

·      Fail to comply with a probation order

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Possession of a schedule I substance – Fentanyl

Lisa SWEET, age 52, of Addington Highlands has been charged with the following offences:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Possession of a schedule I substance – Fentanyl

Mathew FRENCH, age 34, of Kingston has been charged with the following offences:

·      Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Possession of a schedule I substance – Fentanyl

·      Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – two counts

SWEET and FRENCH remain in custody. BLUNDELL was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft at a later date.

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Kingston OPP

Fatal 401 Collision

(KINGSTON, ON) – The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remains on the on scene of a fatal collision on Highway 401 in Kingston.

Shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, members from the OPP and other emergency services responded to a head-on collision involving a tractor trailer and pickup truck on the westbound lanes of Highway 401, just west of the Highway 15 interchange.

The driver of the pick-up was pronounced deceased at the scene. That person’s identity has not been confirmed. The driver of the transport was taken to hospital by paramedics. Injuries were not life-threatening.

Moments prior to the collision, the OPP had received a report of pickup truck traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes.

The westbound lanes of the 401 remained closed between Highway 32 in Gananoque and Montreal Street in Kingston for several hours to allow for the on-scene investigation by members of the Frontenac Detachment, assisted by OPP Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigators.

The highway reopened shortly after 1:30 p.m.

Anyone with information on the collision, or who may have relevant dashcam video, should contact the Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E251241421.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Ezequiel Trejo – Impaired Driving

(Kingston, ON) – An impaired driver was arrested and charged after an officer stopped the vehicle for a traffic complaint of erratic driving.

A Frontenac OPP member was on patrol, on the 401 Highway on August 23, 2025, when a complaint from a citizen about a driver operating the vehicle erratically traveling east toward Kingston. The officer stopped the vehicle when it exited off the highway at Division Street. Just after 9:15 pm the officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, where the driver exhibited signs of alcohol use.

The driver was requested to provide a roadside breath test, that resulted in an arrest and transportation to the Frontenac OPP detachment for further breath testing.

Ezequiel Trejo, a 21-year-old from North York has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, on October 14, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

The OPP would like to remind people that Impaired Driving is a serious threat to public safety. Highway safety is a team sport, do your part and plan a safe ride home.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Multi-Million Dollar Tobacco Bust

(KINGSTON, ON) – A traffic complaint about a speeding tractor-trailer on Highway 401 has led to a large seizure of contraband tobacco, worth millions of dollars.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shortly before 7:00 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers from the Lennox and Addington County Detachment responded to the eastbound on Highway 401 near Shannonville Road.

A short time later, officers with the Frontenac Detachment stopped the tractor trailer near Joyceville Road in Kingston. The truck was escorted to the Ministry of Transportation scales at Gananoque for a safety inspection. Documentation and other issues led to an inspection of the cargo.

Inside, OPP and MTO officers found the trailer was filled with over 17,820 kilograms of contraband, fine-cut tobacco, estimated to be worth approximately $4.4 million. That equates to a total federal and provincial tax loss of approximately $9.1 million.

As a result of the investigation, Joga Singh DHILLON, age 60 of Puslinch Township, near Cambridge, has been charged with trafficking contraband tobacco.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on September 2, 2025.

The investigation by the Frontenac Detachment and the OPP Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation, is continuing.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Body Of Missing Boater Recovered

(KINGSTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in coordination with the Canadian Coast Guard and Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), has recovered the body of a missing boater following an incident near Milton Island on the St. Lawrence River.

On Monday June 30, 2025, members of the Frontenac OPP and the OPP Marine Unit responded to a report of a male who had fallen off a boat, struck his head on the propellor, and failed to resurface.

Search efforts were conducted over the following two days and on Wednesday July 2, 2025, the body of a 58 year-old male from Toronto was recovered near the location where the incident occurred.

The investigation is ongoing and the identity of the deceased is not being released at this time.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Derek LAWLESS Was Arrested

(KINGSTON, ON) – A RIDE program at a Highway 401 offramp in Kingston has resulted in an impaired driving arrest.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program at the Highway-38 exit of the eastbound 401.

Officers stopped a pick-up truck, and it was noted that a child in the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt. Officers utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device, and the driver was arrested and transported for the detachment for further testing.

Derek LAWLESS, age 37 of Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Driving while a passenger under 16 is not properly wearing a seatbelt
  • Fail to comply with an undertaking

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on July 24, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Freddy Shorts – Drunk Driving

 (Kingston, ON) – An officer from Frontenac OPP was patrolling for speed enforcement and holiday / long weekend traffic initiatives when a vehicle traveling at an excessive speed was stopped. After the vehicle stopped it was determined that the driver was impaired.

On April 18, 2025, just after 11:30 pm an officer observed a vehicle traveling north on highway 15 at an excessive speed of 157 kms/h in a posted 80 kms/h zone. Once the vehicle was stopped, the use of an alcohol screening device (ASD) showed that the driver was impaired.

The driver was arrested and taken to detachment for further breath testing.

Freddy Shorts, a 47-year-old from South Frontenac Township was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed (HTA)

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, on May 13, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

 As a result of the stunt drive for excessive speed, the drivers license was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle additionally impounded for 14 days.

The OPP would like to remind people that Impaired Driving is a serious threat to public safety. Highway safety is a team sport, do your part and plan a safe ride home.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Sarah Ann Rolfe Was Arrested – Details Released

(Kingston, ON) – A RIDE check (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) was conducted at the on-ramp for Montreal Street and the 401 highway in Kingston, which resulted in the arrest of an impaired driver.

 On April 19, 2025, around 8:15 pm Frontenac OPP had a vehicle stopped at the RIDE check point and detected alcohol coming from the driver. An alcohol screening device (ASD) was used at the roadside, which resulted in a ” FAIL “. The driver was arrested and taken to detachment for further breath testing.

Sarah Ann Rolfe, a 29-year-old, from South Frontenac Township has been charged with:

  • operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The driver was released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on May 27, 2025. They also had their drivers license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.