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SUSPICIOUS FIRE 22-82275

SUSPICIOUS FIRE
Investigation ongoing 

LONDON, ON (August 31, 2022) – On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at approximately 1:40 a.m., emergency crews responded to a working fire at a building on the corner of King and Richmond streets.

The London Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire, located in the 300-block of Richmond Street.

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...

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STATEMENT FROM POLICE CHIEF WILLIAMS AUGUST 2022

STATEMENT FROM POLICE CHIEF STEVE WILLIAMS

UPDATE - LONDON, ON (August 11, 2022) – Further to my statement yesterday, I would like to share an update in relation to this incident.

As a result of further investigation, we do not believe that the threatening emails received by City Hall officials originated with Ms. Sorrenti.  We believe there was a deliberate attempt by a third party to place suspicion on Ms. Sorrenti in relation to what are now believed to be false threats to harm...

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HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 22-73821

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 22-73821
London man charged

UPDATE #3 - LONDON, ON (August 15, 2022) - Previously wanted male, Antony Centeno-So, has been arrested and is currently in custody. He is due to appear in court tomorrow. We would like to thank the public for their help in sharing the information.

UPDATE # 2 – LONDON, ON (August 11, 2022) – Members of the LPS Major Crime Section have identified a suspect in relation the homicide of Devon Cherrey-Rooke on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

As a result...

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Foot Patrol office

LONDON POLICE SERVICE TO OPEN NEW COMMUNITY FOOT PATROL OFFICE
Expected to open in late fall

LONDON, ON (August 4, 2022) – The London Police Service (LPS) is pleased to announce that work is underway on a new office space for the Community Foot Patrol Unit at 183 Dundas Street.

After extensive consultation with area business owners, and in line with the City of London’s Core Area Action plan, this new office space will allow LPS to have a more visible and accessible presence in the downtown core.

“We...

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WEAPONS 22-72213

WEAPONS INVESTIGATION
Two youths injured

UPDATE – LONDON, ON (August 4, 2022) – Members of the London Police Service continue to investigate the aggravated assault of two youths that took place on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in the south end of the city.

One of the teenaged victims remains in hospital in serious, but non-life-threatening condition, while the other has been released from hospital.

Information has been received indicating that the individuals involved in the altercation in the parking...

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