REOPENING ACT CHARGES LAID AT NEW YEAR’S GATHERING

Posted on Monday January 04, 2021

REOPENING ACT CHARGES LAID AT NEW YEAR’S GATHERING
Eight people facing nine combined charges

LONDON, ON (January 4, 2021) – Charges have been laid in relation to an indoor gathering that exceeded provincial limits on New Year’s Eve.

On Friday, January 1, 2021, at approximately 1 a.m., officers investigated an indoor gathering in the 2000-block of Callingham Drive.

Upon police arrival on Callingham Drive, officers observed that there were a number of people both inside and outside of the residence, and none of them appeared to be wearing masks.

A 20-year-old London man was charged with:

  • Hosting an indoor gathering which exceeded number permitted, contrary to the Reopening Ontario Act; and
  • Participating in an indoor gathering which exceeded number permitted, contrary to the Reopening Ontario Act.

In addition to the aforementioned charges, three 20-year-old males (two of London and one of Newmarket), one 20-year-old female, of London, two 18-year-old males, of London, and one 18-year-old female, of London, were all charged with participating in an indoor gathering which exceeded number permitted contrary to the Reopening Ontario Act.

If you have concerns about businesses or individuals who are not following COVID-19 related orders in the City of London, please email the City at COVIDOrderConcerns@london.ca (email monitored 24/7) or call 519-661-4660 (phone line monitored Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). If concerns arise after 4:30 p.m., London police will assist in relation to investigations and potential charges.

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For more information contact:

Cst. Sandasha Bough
Media Relations Officer
C. 519-854-8576
mediaofficer@londonpolice.ca  

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