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LONDON POLICE SERVICES BOARD ANNOUNCES CHIEF'S RETIREMENT

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...

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Statement from Police Chief

STATEMENT FROM POLICE CHIEF STEVE WILLIAMS

UPDATE- LONDON, ON (October 20, 2022) – Further to my previous statement, an internal review of the sexual assault investigations noted below have been completed, and I am satisfied that they were conducted appropriately. The investigations were conducted in accordance with LPS procedure, ensuring the victim was supported through referral to victim services, and that her wishes with respect to charges were followed.

As previously noted, and contrary...

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SERIOUS COLLISION 22-97554

SERIOUS COLLISON IN THE EAST END OF THE CITY  

UPDATE – LONDON, ON (October 12, 2022) – Members of the LPS Traffic Management Unit continue to investigate a serious motor vehicle collision that took place last night in the area of Highbury Avenue and Hamilton Road.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision, with four people transported to hospital.

Two of the involved individuals were transported to hospital by paramedic services where one remains in life-threatening condition and the...

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SUSPICIOUS FIRE 22-95911

SUSPICIOUS FIRE
Investigation ongoing 

LONDON, ON (October 7, 2022) – On Friday, October 7, 2022, at approximately 2:40 a.m., emergency crews responded to a working fire in a multi-unit building in the 400-block of Queens Avenue.

The London Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire.

The fire was deemed to be suspicious in nature and the investigation was assigned to members of the LPS Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the London Fire Department.

One person was transported...

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Assault Investigation 22-91990

ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
Seeking the public’s assistance

UPDATE- LONDON, ON (October 4, 2022) - Investigators have identified the suspect in relation to the assault. 
We would like to thank the public for sharing this information.

LONDON, ON (October 4, 2022) – Members of the London Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a hate motivated assault investigation in the north end.

On September 26, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a woman entered into a business in...

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