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SHOOTING INVESTIGATION 23-38843

Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 01:10 PM

WEEKEND SHOOTING Downtown establishment struck  

LONDON, ON (May 1, 2023) – Members of the London Police Service Investigative Response Unit in the Criminal Investigations Division, are investigating after a shooting in the downtown core over the weekend.

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, a suspect male attended an establishment located in the 200-block of Dundas Street.

At approximately 12:50 a.m., witnesses observed the suspect produce a handgun. The suspect approached a woman, unknown to him, and...

Thai Truong named next Chief

Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 09:50 AM

Thai Truong named next Chief of the London Police Service

LONDON, ON (May 1, 2023) – The London Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Thai Truong as London’s next Chief of Police, effective June 1, 2023, following Chief Steve Williams’ retirement.     

Chief Designate Truong joins the London Police Service with more than two decades of policing experience, including as a commander in all four branches within York Regional Police: Support, Investigations, Administrative and...

23-39231 Disturbance

Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2023 11:30 AM

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION No public safety concern

LONDON, ON (April 30, 2023) – Early this morning, police responded to the area of Baseline Road West and Wharncliffe Road South after a citizen reported hearing the sound of a possible gunshot in the area.

Baseline Road was closed for a period of time, and there was a heavy police presence to ensure public safety while officers investigated the complaint. Upon investigation, it was determined that there was no evidence that a firearm had been...

Missing Children 23-38438

Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 09:48 PM

MISSING CHILDREN LOCATED – Serenity Villars and Jayden MacNeil

LONDON, ON (April 27, 2023) - Missing children Serenity Villars and Jayden MacNeil have been located and are safe. The London Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

ORIGINAL - LONDON, ON (April 27, 2023) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 9-year-old Serenity Villars and 10-year-old Jayden MacNeil of London.

Serenity is described as female, White, 4’0”, slim build, with long,...

23-35502 WEAPONS

Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 06:58 PM

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION Pellet gun recovered

LONDON, ON (April 19, 2023) – Police conducted a weapons investigation near Dundas Street and Wavell Street after reports of gunshots in the area.

At approximately 4:15 p.m., police were contacted regarding possible gunshots damaging a business. Officers responded and located the damage, which appeared consistent with the initial information received.

Dundas Street was closed between Wavell Street and Speight Boulevard for nearly two hours while a weapons...