(VERONA, ON) On August 8, 2024, at approximately 9:30 pm, members of the Frontenac Detachment (OPP) investigated an incident involving a property dispute on Levesque Road, in South Frontenac Township. A person had gone to the property to check on their possessions, when a male drove past the location. An argument ensued and the male demanded the person leave, and not come back. The male, while still in the vehicle, pointed a firearm at the person and threatened to harm them if they returned. No injuries were sustained.
A search warrant was completed with the assistance of the Frontenac Crime Unit (OPP), and The Tactics and Rescue Unit (OPP) for a residence in the Bellrock area. The firearm was located and seized as a result of the warrant for the residence.
Randolph TAYLOR, age 62, of South Frontenac Township was charged with:
– Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Serious Bodily Harm (2 counts).
– Pointing a Firearm.
– Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.
– Assault.
– Assault with a Weapon.
As a result of the investigation, the male was arrested and held for a bail hearing in the City of Kingston at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 10,2024.