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A man was accused of sending threatening text messages via social media to his ex-wife on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. According to Kingston Police, the two had been involved in a lengthy relationship and marriage that dissolved approximately ten years prior to this most recent incident. Over the course of
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The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a speeding vehicle and seized illegal cigars and other prohibited items. At approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, OPP officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Highway 401
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Over the past three weeks multiple packages have been seized at the perimeter of Collins Bay institution, a multi-level security facility. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) cites “the vigilance of staff members” for the success in keeping these packages out of the general population. The contraband seized included tobacco,
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A package containing contraband from a suspected throw-over was seized outside the perimeter of the maximum unit at Collins Bay institution at around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. According to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), the contraband seized included: marijuana tobacco cigars two (2) cell phones a
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A package was seized close to the maximum security yard at Collins Bay institution on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, around 11:45 p.m. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is crediting “the vigilance of staff members” for locating the package of contraband, which is suspected to have been thrown over the walls of
Read moreCorrectional Service Canada (CSC) is crediting “the vigilance of staff members” after a package containing contraband was seized at Collins Bay Institution. According to the CSC, a package entered the facility through an “unmanned air vehicle” and the package was seized by staff at approximately 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
Read moreThe Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has released information regarding the seizure of two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution. According to CSC, the two packages were seized “as the result of the vigilance of staff members” at the medium security unit of the Institution on
Read moreDue to the vigilance of staff members at Collins Bay Institution, two packages were seized on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 on the perimeter of the Maximum Security Unit. According to a press release from Correctional Service Canada (CSC), dated Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, the seized contraband and unauthorized items included:
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A routine traffic stop of a speeding vehicle on Highway 401 in Tyendinaga Township has led to the seizure of over 5 kg of cannabis products. At approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a
Read moreTwo packages have been seized on the grounds of Collins Bay Institution which contained large amounts of drugs, as well as weapons, electronics, and other prohibited items. According to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), the packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on Saturday, May 16, 2020, “as
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According to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), staff at Collins Bay Institution seized multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items during the first week of February. The packages were seized within the perimeter of the medium-security unit, and are suspected to be the result of drone drops, CSC said
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Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is crediting “the vigilance of staff members” after a package containing contraband was seized at Collins Bay Institution. According to CSC package entered the facility through a “suspected drone drop,” and the package was seized by staff at approximately 7:10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019.
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