Tag: crime
Wanted man arrested, charged in violent London home invasion
One suspect in a southeast London break-in during which two people were seriously injured has been arrested, police say.
Serious assault, robbery in Wingham leads to arrests
Two North Huron men are facing charges following a serious assault and robbery that took place on Minnie Street in Wingham. At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, Huron County OPP officers spoke to an adult victim in Wingham who reported being assaulted, according to a news release. Following an investigation, a 29-year-old man from […]
Police chief briefs city councillors but budget questions off-limits
London’s police chief called for patience from the public and was asked by one city councillor what police will do to make people feel safer downtown and in Old East Village when he spoke Tuesday at city hall. Chief Thai Truong gave a presentation to city councillors at a meeting of council’s strategic priorities and […]
Man sent to prison for sex crimes separated by decades
A Southwestern Ontario man wept in court and begged for forgiveness as he was sentenced for a series of sexual crimes separated by decades.
COUNCIL BRIEFS: East side splash pad sunk?
EAST SIDE SPLASH PAD SUNK? At Monday night’s council meeting, Councillor Marion Koepke asked staff to explain why she’s heard from the community that council has decided to put the kibosh on the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer’s east side splash pad plans. Director of Community Services Pam Coulter explained discussions between Good Cheer […]
One of two suspects identified in violent break-in, shooting
Two people were seriously injured when masked intruders entered a southeast London home and fired a shot at one person and pistol-whipped another, London police say.
Thefts, missing persons reports, fire keep Saugeen Shores police busy
Saugeen Shores Police are reporting a busy start to the Port Elgin Pumpkinfest weekend, with 87 police reports generated over a 48-hour period. The incidents police have responded to have included thefts of items, a stolen vehicle, missing persons, a collision, and a suspicious fire at a vendor tent. Just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, […]
House arrest recommended for driver in fatal hit-and-run
Before the judge could accept Frederick Earhartâs guilty plea for a fatal hit-and-run, he needed him to admit that he knew he had struck a cyclist and didnât stop. He agreed, except for knowing that he hit someone. âThat I do not know,â Earhart said at the beginning of a sentencing hearing with Johannes (Iwan) […]
Watchdog clears London police in man’s fentanyl overdose
Ontarioâs police watchdog has cleared London police of any wrongdoing in the arrest of a suspected impaired driver who suffered a drug overdose while in custody.
Proposed Old East Village shelter expansion meets heavy community resistance
The future of nearly 100 shelter beds for the city’s homeless remains unclear after an outpouring of frustration from Old East Village residents and businesses during public engagement meetings. Around 100 residents and business owners were present at the Old East Village Market Wednesday evening. The topic of conversation: a $4.3 million a year proposal […]