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ARSON OUTSIDE CHURCH SERVICE
London man facing multiple charges including attempt murder 

UPDATE # 2 – LONDON, ON (September 12, 2022) – Charges have been laid in relation to an arson outside of a church on Adelaide Street North on Friday.

Through the course of the investigation, additional information came to light as a result of witness statements and video surveillance obtained.

Initial information suggested that the suspect male was reportedly inside the church earlier in the evening...

MISSING PERSON – Melissa Holmes
Seeking the Public’s Assistance 

LONDON, ON (September 9, 2022) - LOCATED

Previously reported missing person Melissa Holmes has been located and is safe. London Police would like to thank the public for sharing the information.

LONDON, ON (September 9, 2022) – The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 39-year-old Melissa Holmes, of London.

Melissa is described as female, Caucasian, approximately 5’5”, 300 lbs. She...

LONDON MAN FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES
Accused damaged police cruisers while attempting to flee from officers 

LONDON, ON (September 9, 2022) – A London man was arrested after damaging police cruisers and fleeing from police last night.

On Thursday, September 8, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police were at a convenience store located at 236 Wellington Street investigating an unrelated matter when they observed an occupied vehicle parked in the lot. Officers believed that the man occupying...

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
London man facing charges

LONDON, ON (September 7, 2022) – A London man is facing charges after a number of people were assaulted last weekend.

At approximately 7 p.m., on August 27, 2022, a man and woman were sitting at a picnic table playing music in a park located at 580 Clarence Street when an unknown man approached them with a dog.

The man allegedly began arguing with the citizens about the volume of the music, and subsequently assaulted both the man...

MALE FACING IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES
Citizen alerted police

LONDON, ON (September 7, 2022) – A London man was arrested overnight in relation to impaired driving after a citizen contacted police.

On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a man was driving his vehicle westbound on Oxford Street West, towards Capulet Lane when he observed a Porsche driving eastbound in the westbound lane directly towards his vehicle. The man was able to avoid contact with the Porsche....