News Release January 12th, 2025

Firearm Possession Leads to Charges

 On January 12, 2025, at about 2:00am, officers from the Kingston RCMP Border Integrity Detachment, were on patrol in the Brockville area. During their patrol, they monitored the area of, The Bar, on King St. W. While there, they observed a male being removed from the establishment, due to an altercation that took place inside. The RCMP officers were ready to assist in de-escalating the altercation, when they observed the 31-year-old, male, pull a hand

gun from his waistband. The male subject proceeded to hold the firearm at his side. Once the subject noticed the officers, he attempted to move around the corner to discard the firearm on the corner of King St. W. and John St. The RCMP officers quickly arrested the male and held the crime scene for further investigation.

Officers from the Brockville Police Service continued with the investigation. The crime scene was processed and the subject in possession of the firearm was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, carrying concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing the serial number has been tampered with. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

 

The Brockville Police Service is appreciative of the assistance from the Kingston RCMP Border Integrity Detachment, in this investigation. Thank you for helping promote safety in our community.