Tag: sexual assault
Man charged after homeless person sexually assaulted: Police
A 33-year-old St. Thomas man is facing a sexual assault charge after a person was sexually assaulted while sleeping outdoors. St. Thomas police say the unidentified complainant was asleep in an open shed near the city’s downtown core, seeking shelter from the cold, when the sexual assault took place. The complainant and the accused were […]
‘Obvious liar’: Judge rips ex-Woodstock mayor, convicts him of sexual assault
The former mayor of Woodstock, the judge said upon convicting him on Wednesday of two counts of sexual assault, was playing fast and loose with the truth. “Bluntly,” Superior Court Justice Spencer Nicholson said of Trevor Birtch, “I found Mr. Birtch to be completely incredible and an obvious liar. “I find that Mr. Birtch lied […]
Man alleges Stratford police used excessive force in $3M lawsuit
A Stratford man whose tooth was knocked out when he was arrested by Stratford police officers alleges they used excessive force and had no right to detain him, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Kyle Nicholson, 36, launched a $3-million lawsuit against the Stratford police board and five officers – four constables and one sergeant […]
Man who harassed, assaulted women for years pleads guilty
A man pleaded guilty in a London courtroom to 17 charges, including sexual assault, threatening bodily harm and criminal harassment
Woman in London hospital after arrest, police watchdog investigating
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after London police officers were called to check on the condition of a woman “in distress” and she was taken to hospital following her arrest. London police say it was about 8 a.m. on Friday when officers were called to a home on Langarth Street West at Winston Avenue â […]
Friends speak out about London man killed in crash while fleeing police
The man killed in a crash while fleeing police north of London is being remembered as a loyal friend and loving brother.
The year in news: LFP’s 50 most-read stories of 2024
Here are the most-read stories of 2024 from The London Free Press and lfpress.com:
Man faces over 20 charges in Owen Sound domestic assault investigation
A man faces more than 20 charges and street drugs worth tens of thousands of dollars were seized following a domestic assault incident in downtown Owen Sound on Saturday. Police responded to the incident in the 1000 block of 3rd Avenue East, where their investigation led to the arrest of a 47-year-old man from Owen […]
Police watchdog investigating senior’s deadly fall from London balcony
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 74-year-old man fell from an apartment balcony to his death on Thursday
After sexual assault allegation, protesters call for Hentschel’s resignation
A group of about 30 protesters gathered Wednesday morning at the Governmental Center in downtown Traverse City ahead of the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners meeting. They were calling for the resignation of Board Chair Rob Hentschel after allegations of sexual assault surfaced.