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AKA hosts discussion on policing in Kingston

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

Seeing rising interest in increased policing in Kingston throughout COVID-19, AKA Autonomous Social Group (AKA) hosted a Zoom event to discuss the impact of policing on racialized students and Kingston residents on Jan. 18. AKA is dedicated to “anti-state, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial, and anti-oppression...

Queen’s doctoral students say they were racially targeted

Written on January 14, 2022. Posted in News.

On Jan. 12, Dean of Graduate Studies Fahim Quadir Tweeted that two Queen’s doctoral students were allegedly targeted in a racially motivated attack. “Two Queen’s doctoral students were taking a walk when they became the targets of a racially motivated attack by a driver who nearly ran them over,”...

Kingston Police talk post-Homecoming measures at service board meeting

Written on November 19, 2021. Posted in News.

On Nov. 18, the Kingston Police board held their monthly meeting. Among the topics discussed was police presence over the Homecoming weekends. Inspector Matt Funnell began his presentation by stating the Kingston Police anticipated large street parties and gatherings during the Homecoming weekends. Funnell...

Students talk police presence over homecoming weekends

Written on October 29, 2021. Posted in News.

This article includes descriptions of violence and may be triggering for some readers. The Peer Support Centre offers drop-in services and empathetic peer-based support and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Online services can be accessed here. On Oct. 16 and 23, thousands flooded the streets of the...

‘Greater police enforcement is required’: Mayor discusses use of Queen’s $350,000 payment

Written on October 22, 2021. Posted in News.

On Oct. 16, approximately 8,000 individuals congregated in unsanctioned Homecoming gatherings on Aberdeen Street. According to Kingston Police, 36 were arrested, and approximately 186 violations of provincial law and Kingston bylaws occurred over Homecoming weekend. “I am strongly condemning the...

Kingston Police and City Bylaw enforcement respond to 50 noise complaints

Written on September 24, 2021. Posted in News.

On Sept. 18, the Kingston Police and City of Kingston Bylaw Enforcement published a press release detailing charges laid in the University District. Under the University District Safety Initiative (UDSI), public safety remains priority and all streets are required to be kept clear and open for traffic...

News in Brief

Written on September 10, 2021. Posted in News.

Principal and AMS President urge students to follow public health guidelines The principal and AMS president have urge students to follow public health guidelines. On Sept. 1, a 2,000-person street party on University Avenue was broken up by Kingston police. In an email sent to Queen’s student body,...

COVID-19 gathering charges laid against Queen’s students

Written on July 8, 2021. Posted in News.

Kingston Police have laid charges against three individuals following a large street party on Aberdeen St. on Jul. 4. It’s estimated hundreds were in attendance. According to a Kingston Police press release, three tenants of one residence on Aberdeen, all identified as Queen’s students, were charged...

Queen’s student says Kingston Police neglected to press charges in assault

Written on April 8, 2021. Posted in News.

According to one Queen’s student, the Kingston Police don’t always press charges when students are assaulted downtown, The Journal has learned. Lauren* said she was walking in downtown Kingston at the corner of Princess and Division Streets on March 2 when she saw a man downtown harassing a woman...

Kingston Police called to 40-person party in University District

Written on October 6, 2020. Posted in News.

This article was updated with a statement from the University on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Kingston Police were called to a party in the University District over the weekend that had between 35 and 40 people in attendance. According to Kingston Police, the party was located in a backyard on William Street. On...

Kingston Police respond to 255 noise complaints in University district in two weeks

Written on September 15, 2020. Posted in City Council, News.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the City is making good on its promise to enforce social gathering restrictions at nuisance parties. Kingston Police published a press release on Sept. 11 detailing its efforts—in conjunction with the City of Kingston; Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox and Addington...

Tipi damaged at Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre

Written on July 29, 2020. Posted in News, University.

In a statement on Wednesday, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre shared that the tipi in its backyard was damaged last week. According to Kandice Baptiste, director of Four Directions, Queen’s Campus Security and Emergency Services (CSES) discovered the damage on July 24. The tear is approximately...

Kingston Police share images of vandalized flags at Four Directions

Written on July 22, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Kingston Police revealed images of the vandalized flags at the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre in a July 22 media release. The images, which depict the five Pride and Indigenous flags horizontally slashed outside of Four Directions, were shared “in the hope of spurring further interest and...

Following hate crime, Four Directions replaces flags in virtual ceremony

Written on July 18, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre replaced the Indigenous and Pride flags at the Centre in a Facebook Live ceremony on Friday. The flags were smudged and hung from the windows inside the Centre to keep them protected until a more permanent solution is established. Kandice Baptiste, director...

Kingston Police confirm investigation into vandalism at Four Directions

Written on July 3, 2020. Posted in News, University.

After flags outside the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre were found vandalized on June 30, Kingston Police have confirmed they’re actively investigating the incident. In a July 2 media release, the Kingston Police revealed the Indigenous and Pride flags located on the front porch of the centre...

Two men arrested near campus after causing disturbance, insulting women

Written on January 23, 2020. Posted in News.

This story was updated with new information on Jan. 24 at 2:55 p.m. A dramatic scene unfolded Thursday afternoon as two men wearing offensive signs were arrested on the corner of University Ave. and Earl St. for making anti-women statements to students passing by. Kingston Police charged both men...

UPDATE: Kingston Police confirm Chown Hall investigation closed

Written on January 17, 2020. Posted in News.

This article was updated with new information at 4:55 p.m. The Kingston Police Department has closed its investigation into the racist and homophobic note discovered in Chown Hall in October, according to an email reviewed by The Journal. On Friday evening, Residence Life Manager (Operations), Rebecca...

Deane pledges to seek update from police on Chown Hall investigation

Written on January 17, 2020. Posted in News.

More than three months after police were notified that a racist and homophobic note was found in a Chown Hall common room, no updates have been provided on the status of their investigation. On Oct. 10, the University released a statement on behalf of Principal Patrick Deane that announced the incident...

Homecoming saw increase in arrests, tickets issued

Written on October 28, 2019. Posted in News.

According to Kingston Police, a total of 128 charges were laid during Queen’s Homecoming weekend, an increase from 85 charges issued in 2018. In a media brief released on Oct. 23, Kingston Police reported officers made 22 arrests and processed two criminal charges between Oct.18 and 19. Last year’s...

‘Our community expects better’: Kingston Police respond to Homecoming

Written on October 23, 2019. Posted in News.

Kingston Police said they were “disappointed” with the behavior of students during Queen’s Homecoming in an Oct. 21 press release. On Oct. 19, a crowd of 12,000 gathered at the corner of Aberdeen St. and William St., requiring Kingston Police to deploy 108 officers to ensure order on the streets,...

News in Brief

Written on March 22, 2019. Posted in News.

Ellis Hall break-in provokes Kingston Police investigation A theft this past weekend resulted in cash being stolen from a locker in Ellis Hall. The amount stolen wasn’t disclosed and the event has since triggered a Kingston Police investigation. “Unfortunately, Queen’s University and the people...

News in Brief: Kingston police seek assistance identifying break and enter suspects

Written on March 5, 2019. Posted in News.

Two suspects broke into the south side doors of the Invista Centre on Gardiners Road Feb. 27 at approximately 4:19 a.m., stealing cash from an ATM. The two used a sledge hammer and a pry bar to break open the machine, causing significant damage. Video surveillance shows one suspect wearing a grey...

Kingston police combat human trafficking increase with education

Written on February 28, 2019. Posted in Features, Featurettes.

From shuttling victims along the 401 to predators using Snapchat and Instagram to target girls as young as 12, human trafficking is no small problem in Ontario. According to Statistics Canada, there was a total of 865 human trafficking victims in Canada between 2009 and 2016, with the number of reported...

News in Brief: Man charged with punching Queen’s student sentenced to time served

Written on February 12, 2019. Posted in News.

After spending over three months in pretrial custody, a man charged with punching a Queen’s student was released last week. Laith Salah, 30, was given 107 days of jail time credit—equivalent to a sentence of five months and 11 days. Salah pleaded guilty to assault and police obstruction on Sept. 9....

Arrests over alleged bomb plot took place on edge of University District

Written on January 29, 2019. Posted in News.

After police raided a house on the edge of the University District last Thursday, a youth was charged with two terrorism-related offenses. The youth appeared in court on Friday and via video link on Monday. He received an adjournment until next week to allow his lawyer to prepare for bail proceedings. The...

Man attempts to record woman in Stauffer washroom

Written on January 18, 2019. Posted in News.

A woman fled a washroom in Stauffer library last month when a man reached under her stall with a cellphone and tried to record her. The 21-year-old man entered the women’s washroom at around 6 p.m. on Dec. 18. After the victim ran from the washroom, she alerted a passerby and together they confronted...

KHSC Shooter faces 9 charges, including attempted murder

Written on November 21, 2018. Posted in News.

On Monday evening, police responded to gunshots in Kingston Health Sciences Centre after an inmate receiving treatment took an officer’s handgun and injured one person. Inmate Corey Ryan Ward, 32, faces 9 charges for Monday’s shooting, according to police. Police charged Ward with three counts of...

KHSC Shooter faces 9 charges, including attempted murder

Written on November 20, 2018. Posted in News.

This story was updated at 7:06 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2018. On Monday evening, police responded to gunshots in Kingston Health Sciences Centre after an inmate receiving treatment took an officer’s handgun and injured one person. Inmate Corey Ryan Ward, 32, faces 9 charges for Monday’s shooting,...

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