On January 6, 2025, at approximately 8:50 a.m. members of the Kingston Police Patrol Division responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at a local shelter located on Cowdy Street.
The victim was treated at scene for non-life-threatening injuries caused by an assault with a knife.
As a result of a subsequent investigation, 42-year-old Ryan Tonello of Orilla, Ontario is currently wanted by Kingston police for assault with a weapon and possession of weapons dangerous. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Tonello is described as a 42-year-old Caucasian male, with reddish-blonde hair and a scruffy beard. He was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweater, a dark motorcycle jacket and light-coloured ripped jeans.
Tonello is considered to be in possession of weapons dangerous to the public and has demonstrated that he is a threat to public safety. Caution needs to be exercised by anyone encountering him. If seen, do not approach, and contact 911 immediately.
Anyone with information about this incident or Tonello’s whereabouts should contact Detective Stefan Walker via email at swalker@kingstonpolice.ca or by contacting Kingston police directly at 613-549-4660 ext. “0”
Suspect wanted in connection with an assault at a Kingston shelter on Monday, January 6, 2025. (Photo: Kingston Police)
Suspect wanted in connection with an assault at a Kingston shelter on Monday, January 6, 2025. (Photo: Kingston Police)
