Fraud Alert

Kingston Police have issued a warning about fraud schemes and say there have been numerous victims in the Kingston area.

Police say the family member in trouble scam is very active right now…but it’s just one of many.  Police say the average amount of money fraudsters are getting from victims in Kingston is $5,000…but in some cases they have scammed victims for over $10,000.

A news release from Kingston Police contains the following tips:

Fraud Detectives advise anyone who receives these type of calls to do the following:

  • Demand a phone number and address of anyone calling you and asking for money or personal information. .
  • Tell the caller you will verify the information they have provided and call them back.
  • Call the hospital or police service they claim is involved, by finding the phone number yourself and not one they provide.
  • Take your time to verify the information and never be pressured into taking any sudden actions.
  • And remember no legitimate organization will EVER ask for payment in gift cards.

 

Next Level – Released on Bail

The two men originally arrested by Kingston Police in their fraud investigation of Next Level Investments have been released on bail.  Chris Uitvlugt was released on a $10,000 bond and Kenneth McGuire was released on a $5,000 bond.  The pair have been behind bars since police raided Next Level on March 14th.

The OPP is now in charge of the continuing investigation.

Drug Bust – Parolee

Kingston Police have charged a 30 year old with trafficking drugs the day before his parole was scheduled to end.  Louis Raphael Woodcock was arrested following a traffic stop Wednesday night where officers found $3,000 cash and multiple cellphones.

A search of his west end residence turned up marijuana, a digital scale, baggies, multiple cell phones and various drug paraphernalia.

His parole has been revoked and he’s been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime.

K&P Trail

Work is continuing on the portion of the K&P trail in Kingston and the gravel road that goes through Douglas Fluhrer Park is being turned into a path.

The city says the gravel roadway is being reduced in size to a pathway and new grass and sod will be planted along the new pathway.

Pow Wow

It’s a chance for students and people in Kingston to experience indigenous culture.

A community learning pow wow is taking place on the grounds of the Royal Military College today – weather permitting.  It will be held inside the RMC hockey arena if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

The main activities for the Katarokwi Indigenous Community Pow Wow takes place between 10am and 8pm.  Parking is available at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre.

Art after Dark

The spring version of Art after Dark is taking place in Downtown Kingston tonight.  The twice a year event has been running for nine years.

More than 20 art galleries and stores in the downtown will be open for Art After Dark from 7 to 10 p.m.

Big Trucks

If your kids like big trucks and other equipment the Public Works Open House should do the trick.

They can check out the view from the driver’s seat of a snow plow, street sweeper or fire truck during the open house tomorrow from 10am to 1pm at the public works yard at Railway and Division Streets.

Ride for Dad

The Telus Ride for Dad takes place tomorrow starting at the Thompson Drill Hall at CFB Kingston.

The ride is a major fund raising event for Prostate Cancer Research.

Motorcycles will be leaving CFB Kingston at 9:30 tomorrow morning.

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