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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...

Statement from Police Chief

Posted on Friday, October 14, 2022 03:31 PM

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...

SERIOUS COLLISION 22-97554

Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 03:13 AM

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...