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FATAL FIRE 24-87193

FATAL FIRE INVESTIGATION
Investigation ongoing

LONDON, ON (September 19, 2024) – Members of the London Police Service Major Crime Section, along with the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office and Chief Coroner, are investigating a fatal fire that took place on Bonaventure Drive earlier today.

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 11:25 a.m., emergency crews responded to the 100-block of Bonaventure Drive in relation to a working fire at a residence.

Members of the London Fire Department...

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IMPAIRED CHARGES 24-87095

COLLISION RESULTS IN ARREST
London man facing impaired driving-related charges

LONDON, ON (September 19, 2024) – A London man was arrested overnight after a motor vehicle collision in the east end of the city.

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 2:25 a.m., a man was operating a vehicle eastbound on Hamilton Road when the vehicle crossed the westbound lane at Clarke Road, drove over a sidewalk and struck a fire hydrant and hydro pole. Police were notified of the collision and attended...

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SHOOTING INVESTIGATION 24-86695

SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Seeking the public’s assistance 

LONDON, ON (September 19, 2024) – Members of the London Police Service (LPS) Major Crime Section are investigating a shooting that was reported to us early yesterday morning. 

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 3:25 a.m., members of the LPS Uniformed Division were notified that an adult male attended the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. 

The location where the shooting took place is unknown. 

“While...

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ARSON 24-82252

ARSON INVESTIGATION

UPDATE – LONDON, ON (September 18, 2024) – Members of the London Police Service Street Crime Unit continue to investigate an arson that took place earlier this month.

A description of a suspect has been obtained, as follows:

• Male, White, between 20 – 40 years of age, thin build, wearing a black hoodie with a white logo on the front, black pants, dark running shoes and a black and white baseball cap. He is described as having a tattoo (possibly a cross) on the back of his neck...

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RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE 24-86309

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE
London man facing charges

LONDON, ON (September 17, 2024) – A London man is in custody after police recovered a stolen vehicle overnight.

On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 2 a.m., a vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of a variety store in the 0 – 100 block of Wharncliffe Road North.

A suspect male proceeded to drive the stolen vehicle southbound on Wharncliffe Road. A description of the vehicle and driver were provided to police.

At approximately 2:20 a.m....

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