Kingston Police Seek to Identify Man After Officer Impersonation

Kingston police are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly claimed to be a police officer and repeatedly tried to enter a residence in the Johnson Street area on Nov. 9, 2026. Police said he threatened the occupants before leaving the area.

According to police, the incident happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. The man went to the property and made repeated attempts to gain entry while falsely claiming to be an officer. Police did not identify the man in their Nov. 10 appeal.

Police described the individual as a white man with a beard. He was wearing a raincoat at the time of the incident. Investigators are seeking information that could help establish his identity.

Police appeal

In their request for public assistance, police said the man made threats toward the occupants of the residence before he left the area. They are asking anyone who has information about his identity to get in touch.

Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to contact D/Cst. Cerutti by email at [email protected]. People can also call Kingston Police at 613-549-4660 ext. 0. The file number is 26-39183.

Kingston’s Crime Severity Index was 61.48 in 2025, up 0.82% from the previous year, according to Statistics Canada. Its Violent Crime Severity Index was 65.17.