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UPDATE – Suspect arrested in Kingston arson investigation

By Brock Ormond Feb 5, 2026 | 5:30 AM

UPDATE – Kingston Police updated the media at 7 am on Thursday to say that a suspect had been identified, arrested and charged with mischief and arson – disregard for human life.

ORIGINAL STORY – Members of the Kingston Police Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in an arson investigation from almost a month ago.

On January 7 at approximately 2:00 a.m. a fire was set by the suspect in the vestibule of a local downtown business located in the 300 block of Princess Street.

The fire, which was put out by Kingston Fire and Rescue, caused approximately $10,000 worth of damage. No one was injured during this incident.

Anyone with information pertaining to the suspect’s identity is asked to contact D/Cst. Fleming at a mfleming@kingstonpolice.ca

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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