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SUSPICIOUS FIRE 24-43804

SUSPICIOUS FIRE
Investigation ongoing

LONDON, ON (May 14, 2024) – Members of the London Police Service Street Crime Unit are investigating a fire that took place early this morning.

At approximately 2 a.m., emergency crews responded to Rathgar Street in relation to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, an active fire was observed to a detached shed on the property.

Members of the London Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire.

There were no reported injuries. The fire was deemed to be...

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ARSON INVESTIGATION 24-42540

ARSON INVESTIGATION
Seeking the public’s assistance

LONDON, ON (May 13, 2024) – Members of the London Police Service Street Crime Unit are seeking the public’s assistance after an arson investigation last week.

On Friday, May 10, 2024, at approximately 12:25 a.m., members of the London Police Service Uniformed Division along with the London Fire Department responded to a vehicle on fire in the area of Rosamond Crescent and Ernest Avenue after the homeowner called 9-1-1.

The investigation was...

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COLLISION LEADS TO STOLEN VEHICLE AND IMPAIRED CHARGES 24-43256

COLLISION LEADS TO STOLEN VEHICLE AND IMPAIRED CHARGES
London man in custody

LONDON, ON (May 13, 2024) – A London man remains in custody after members of the London Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision in the city’s south end over the weekend.

At approximately 9:50 a.m., on Sunday May 12, 2024, multiple citizens called 9-1-1 to report a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Base Line Road East before colliding with a second vehicle in the intersection of Base Line Road East...

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CELEBRATING POLICE WEEK 2024

CELEBRATING POLICE WEEK 2024
“Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe”

LONDON, ON (May 10, 2024) – The London Police Service is joining police services across Ontario in kicking off Police Week (#PoliceWeekON), which celebrates the work front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators, civilian staff, and all members of Ontario police services do to keep Ontarians safe and healthy.

This year, Police week runs from May 12 to 18, 2024. The theme for the week is “Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe” which...

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WEAPONS INVESTIGATION 24-42152

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CHARGES
Dorchester man arrested

LONDON, ON (May 9, 2024) – A Dorchester man is facing multiple charges after police responded to a weapons-related incident in the south end of the city.

On Wednesday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a male was seated in the driver seat of a vehicle blocking a through-lane of a parking lot in the 1100-block of Wellington Road South. Citizens approached the male in attempts to have him move the vehicle, however, he refused to do...

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