ONGOING INVESTIGATION 22-52747
ONGOING INVESTIGATION
Seeking the public’s assistance
UPDATE # 3 – LONDON, ON (June 13, 2022) – A London man is wanted in connection with a weapons investigation over the weekend.
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m., an altercation took place inside a business located in the 1100-block of Commissioners Road East. A firearm was discharged inside the business and a suspect fled prior to police arrival.
There were no reported injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Ryan Vernal, 22, of London, has been charged by way of warrant of arrest for the following Criminal Code offences:
- Discharge a restricted firearm or prohibited firearm in a reckless manner;
- Possess restricted of prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence; and
- Fail to comply with undertaking.
The accused has not been located.
Members of the public are asked not to approach the accused if seen, and to call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident, or the whereabouts of the accused, 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 Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
UPDATE #2 – LONDON, ON (June 11, 2022) – On Saturday, June 11, 2022, shortly after 5:00 p.m., police cleared the area of Commissioners Road East and Pond Mills Road. The investigation is on-going and investigators are asking anyone who may have information or video of the incident, to please contact police.
London Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in relation to this investigation.
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 Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
UPDATE # 1 – LONDON, ON (June 11, 2022) – On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m., police responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting that someone had fired a gun in the area of Commissioners Road East and Pond Mills Road.
Upon arrival, officers located evidence that a gun had been fired. There are no reported injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are asking anyone who may have information or video of the incident, to please contact police.
Police will remain in the area, and ask the public to continue to avoid the area at this time.
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 Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
LONDON, ON (June 11, 2022) – The London Police Service have an ongoing investigation in the South East end of the city.
There is currently a heavy presence of police in the area of Commissioners Road East and Pond Mills Road. The public is asked to avoid the area at this time.
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 Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
For media inquiries, contact:
Cst. Gavin Dell
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C. 519-661-5410
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