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Four Counties Traffic Unit Initiative

Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2022 01:38 PM

FOUR COUNTIES TRAFFIC INITIATIVE
More than 120 offence notices issued to local drivers

LONDON, ON (November 3, 2022) – On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the London Police Service hosted the Four Counties Traffic Initiative. This initiative was carried out by members of the London Police Service Traffic Management Unit, with the assistance of members from surrounding police agencies including Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service, Woodstock Police Service, Stratford Police Service and the OPP.

The focus...

LONDON POLICE SERVICE BOARD ANNOUNCES DEPUTY CHIEF BETTS RESIGNATION

Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2022 11:14 AM

Deputy Chief Stu Betts announces resignation from the London Police Service

LONDON, ON (November 1, 2022) – Susan Toth, Chair of the London Police Services Board, announces the resignation of Deputy Chief of Police Stu Betts effective January 8, 2023. 

“We congratulate Deputy Chief Betts on being appointed the Chief of Police of the Peterborough Police Service. While we are sad to lose him, we know that he will bring to Peterborough the same dedication, work ethic and commitment to the community...

HT 22-85308

Posted on Friday, October 28, 2022 10:22 AM

ONE MALE FACING HUMAN TRAFFICKING-RELATED CHARGES
Police suspect there are more victims

LONDON, ON (October 28, 2022) – One man is facing numerous charges following an investigation by the LPS Human Trafficking Unit.

On August 28, 2022, the London Police Service was contacted to check the welfare of a female in the area of Wellington Road and Bradley Avenue. A female was located and disclosed information about a man holding her against her will in a hotel room. A male was arrested nearby without...

Robbery 22-101947

Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:25 AM

ROBBERY INVESTIGATION
London man charged

LONDON, ON (October 25, 2022) – A London man was arrested yesterday in relation to a robbery in the north end.

On Monday October 24, 2022, at approximately 8:50 a.m., a man entered a business in the area of Fanshawe Park Road East and Adelaide Street North, and selected and concealed various items within a cart. The man proceeded to leave the store without making any attempt to pay and was approached by security outside of the store.

The man produced a...

LONDON POLICE SERVICES BOARD ANNOUNCES CHIEF'S RETIREMENT

Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 09:35 AM

Chief Steve Williams announces retirement from the London Police Service

LONDON, ON (October 18, 2022) – Susan Toth, Chair of the London Police Services Board, announces the retirement of Chief of Police Steve Williams effective May 1, 2023.  

“When we hired Chief Williams, we had no idea that he would face global and local issues that would require him to show an unprecedented and extraordinary level of leadership, compassion and integrity. Shortly after he began, he had to immediately...