On February 26, 2026, a 55-year-old man was arrested in Kingston, Ontario, after police discovered a hidden handgun during a traffic stop. Officers with the Kingston Police Service stopped the man while he was riding an electric bicycle near the corner of Bath Road and Palace Road.
The arrest happened after an officer saw the rider go through a red light without stopping. After pulling him over, police discovered the man had a warrant out for his arrest and was carrying a .22 caliber, single-shot pistol.
The weapon was described as a small, black, rectangular object roughly the size of a pack of gum. The man now faces several charges, including carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a prohibited firearm without a licence.
The individual was taken to police headquarters and held for a bail hearing. This incident follows a recent announcement on February 13, 2026, that local police would not participate in a federal gun buyback program, choosing instead to focus on local patrol efforts.
