Wingham Free PressAfter 35+ years of service to the London Police Service, Chief Brad Duncan will retire in May, 2015. To prepare for a smooth transition of duties, the London Police Services Board will be interviewing candidates for the role of Chief of Police beginning December, 2014. As part of this process we are asking London citizens […]
On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, a 28-year-old man was charged with human trafficking related offences. As a result of the investigation, Anthony Greenham of Mississauga, has been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:– Trafficking in persons, contrary to section 279.01(1); – Receiving financial benefit from trafficking in person, contrary to section 279.02; […]
Two loaded firearms and over $10,000 worth of drugs and cash have been taken off the streets by the London Police Service. On Wednesday, November 19, 2014, members of the Guns and Drugs Section, consisting of members of the London Police Service and RCMP, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act search warrant at an […]
The London Police Service has rescued an 18-year-old victim from human trafficking. On Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 9:02 a.m., police were called to a Dundas Street Hotel in relation to an assault. Staff reported being advised by a female that she was assaulted by a man. The investigation revealed that the 18-year-old female was […]
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 On Wednesday, October 22, 2014 a shooting of a military member occurred on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. In Ontario, police services are mandated to operate at a higher level of readiness, and to be aware of and be prepared to respond to various public safety threats including threats of terrorism. The […]
In July 2014, members of the Crime Prevention Unit, with the assistance of the London Police Service Auxiliary members, delivered a crime alert notice to the residents living in the geographical area from Richmond Street at the Western University gates extending east to the neighbourhood around King’s College. This crime alert was part of an […]
Monday, September 29, 2014 On Monday, September 22, 2014, it was reported to police that a vehicle had been broken into where several items had been taken, including an oak box containing baby memorabilia. On Thursday, September 25, 2014, two London residents were arrested for an unrelated matter. Found in their vehicle was property that […]
Monday, September 8, 2014 Tomorrow, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada will announce that Chief Bradley S. Duncan has been elevated in the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, from Member of the Order of Merit (M.O.M) to Officer of the Order of Merit (O.O.M). His Excellency will also […]
On Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 3:05 a.m., a citizen alerted an officer to an altercation occurring in the area of York Street at Richmond Street. Officers attended the area and two men were subsequently arrested. As a result of the investigation, Anderson Francis (30), of Ilderton, was charged with aggravated assault, contrary to section […]
Monday, August 18, 2014 On Friday, August 15, 2014, emergency responders were called to 1217 Southdale Road East at 8:15 p.m. in relation to an explosion and working fire. The Arson Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division is continuing with the investigation. There was evidence of a marijuana oil extraction being conducted within the unit. […]