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ASSAULT 22-54655

ONGOING INVESTIGATION
Woman and dog assaulted

LONDON, ON (June 16, 2022) – London police are investigating after a woman and dog were sprayed with pepper spray this morning.

Shortly after 8 a.m., emergency crews were sent to the 600-block of Elizabeth Street in relation to a weapons investigation.

The investigation revealed that a woman and her dog were pepper sprayed.

The victim was assessed by paramedic services, and there were no serious injuries reported.

A 69-year-old male was arrested,...

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Manslaughter- 20-108821

MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE LAID IN RELATION TO HEROIN DEATH
Toronto man arrested

LONDON, ON (June 16, 2022) – On November 7, 2020, at approximately 5 a.m., emergency services responded to a 9-1-1 call in relation to an unresponsive female inside a residence in the area of Commissioners Road East and Adelaide Street South.

The female was pronounced deceased upon arrival of London paramedics.

The Office of the Chief Coroner began an investigation with the assistance of members of the London Police Service...

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SUSPICIOUS FIRE 22-54402

SUSPICIOUS FIRE
Investigation ongoing 

LONDON, ON (June 16, 2022) – On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m., emergency crews responded to a working fire at a playground in the 200-block of South Street.

The London Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire.

The fire was deemed to be suspicious in nature and the investigation was assigned to members of the LPS Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the London Fire Department.

There were no reported injuries.

The...

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SUSPICIOUS FIRE 22-44066

SUSPICIOUS FIRE
Investigation ongoing 

LONDON, ON (June 15, 2022) – On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, shortly after 2 p.m., emergency crews responded to a working fire at an apartment building in the 100-block of King Street.

The London Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire.

The fire was deemed to be suspicious in nature and the investigation was assigned to members of the LPS Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the London Fire Department and the Office of the Fire Marshal.

There...

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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,...

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