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WEAPONS INVESTIGATION 22-17692

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION Replica firearm seized 

LONDON, ON (March 2, 2022) – On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, shortly before 12 p.m., police responded to a shopping mall located at 785 Wonderland Road South in relation to a female youth who was believed to be in possession of a firearm. 

Staff at schools in the surrounding area were notified. 

A suspect was located and arrested outside of the shopping mall, and a search yielded a replica gun. 

No threats were made, and there were no...

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ARSON 22-17212

ARSON AND WEAPON INVESTIGATION London man facing charges

LONDON, ON (March 2, 2022) – A London man is facing charges after a citizen reported a fire in the south end of the city late Monday night. 

Shortly after 10 p.m., on February 28, 2022, emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle on fire in the 1000-block of Wellington Road. 

Upon police arrival, a man fled from the vehicle on foot. When officers approached the man, he brandished a pair of scissors. The suspect refused...

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MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION - OXFORD STREET EAST

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION - OXFORD STREET EAST ROAD CLOSURE

LONDON, ON (MARCH 2, 2022) - At approximately 1:50 am, emergency crews responded to the area of Oxford Street East, just East of Elizabeth Street, in relation to a single motor vehicle collision involving a hydro pole.

As a result of the collision, Oxford Street East will remain closed between Elizabeth Street and Gammage Street while hydro line  repairs are completed.  This closure is expected to last well into afternoon and motorists...

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SUSPICIOUS FIRE 22-15800

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE FIRE Investigation ongoing             

LONDON, ON (February 24, 2022) – Police are investigating a suspicious fire that took place on Adelaide Street early this morning. 

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at approximately 3:30 a.m., emergency crews responded to a vehicle on fire in the 400-block of Adelaide Street North. The fire was extinguished by members of the London Fire Department. 

There were no reported injuries. 

The...

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING CAMPAIGN

London Police Service launches Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign

LONDON, ON (February 22, 2022) – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on February 22, 2022, the London Police Service (LPS) is launching a campaign, using the hashtag #KnowHumanTrafficking, to help raise awareness and educate the community – and particularly young girls – on the risks and warning signs associated with human trafficking. 

Human trafficking involves recruiting, transporting, or holding victims...

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