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ARSON INVESTIGATION
Suspect identified, charged by way of warrant
UPDATE – LONDON, ON (June 14, 2024) – A suspect in an arson that took place over the weekend on Wateroak Drive has been identified.
As a result of the investigation, Genadi Nacshonov, 55, of London, has not been located, and as such, has been charged by way of warrant of arrest with the following offences:
- Arson with disregard for human life;
- Mischief under $5000;
- Uttering threats/property damage;
- Criminal harassment by threatening conduct;
- Disguise with intent;
- Theft under $5000; and
- Trespassing at night.
Investigators believe that the accused has left the country.
“I would like to express my thanks to the community for their patience and assistance during this investigation,” said Detective Inspector Alex Krygsman, head of the Investigative Services Branch. “Our investigative team has worked tirelessly to identify a suspect and ensure that the appropriate charges are laid. Although charges have been laid, this investigation continues to be active and ongoing, and will remain so until the accused is brought into custody.”
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
For media inquiries, contact:
Sgt. Sandasha Bough
Media Relations Officer
C. 519-854-8576
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ORIGINAL – LONDON, ON (June 9, 2024) - On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., members of the London Police Service and the London Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a residence in the area of Wateroak Drive. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries.
Damage to the residence is estimated at approximately $30,000.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a lone male attended the address on foot at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, and departed with some items he took from the front yard of the residence. At approximately 10:30 p.m., it appears the same male returned on foot to the residence and started a fire on the front porch before departing.
The suspect is described as male, 30 – 50 years of age, with a medium/heavy build. He was wearing grey shoes, dark pants, a light grey zip-up sweater with vertical black accents on the sides under the arms, a dark-coloured toque, and a medical mask.
A photo of the suspect in this matter is attached; investigators are appealing to anyone who has information about this incident or the person in these photos, or who has seen him in the area of Wateroak Drive to please contact the London Police Service.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
For media inquiries, contact:
Cst. Farah Abdalhaq
Media Relations Officer
C. 519-933-0359
Email. Media Officer
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