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Bridget Anne Moore Sends One To Hospital

LONDON, ON (March 3, 2025) – As a result of the collision which occurred on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., an adult male with life-threatening injuries and an adult female with serious but non-life-threatening injuries were transported to hospital by paramedic services

The adult female, Bridget Anne Moore, 47, of London, has been charged with impaired operation causing bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on April 9, 2025, in relation to the charge.

The adult man remains in hospital.

The LPS Road Safety Section continues to investigate.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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Kiowa William Doxtator Was Arrested Again!

LONDON, ON (March 3, 2025) – A London man has been charged after members of the London Police Service Uniformed Division responded to an assault call in the city’s downtown core over the weekend.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m. two men in a residential building in the area of Wellington and Simcoe streets became involved in an argument.

During the dispute one of the men brandished what appeared to be a firearm and pointed it at the other man before threatening and shoving him.

The victim returned to his residence and called 9-1-1.

Officers responded, located and arrested the suspect male.

No injuries were reported.

A search of the suspect yielded a piece of pipe.

No firearm was located.

As a result of the investigation, Kiowa William Doxtator, 31, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Assault;
  • Uttering threats/ death or bodily harm;
  • Assault with a weapon; and,
  • Breach of probation.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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Morgan Foote Was Arrested Again

LONDON, ON (February 24, 2025) – A London man is facing charges after a break and enter to a business in the east end of the city over the weekend.

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at approximately 4:20 a.m., a security officer contacted police to report seeing two individuals enter a fenced property in the 1800-block of Gore Road.

Descriptions of the suspects were provided to police, and officers responded to the area.

A male and female were arrested without incident.

A search of the male yielded two sets of keys with identification tags affixed, a health card belonging to someone else, and break and enter tools.

The female was released unconditionally.

As a result of the investigation, Morgan Foote, 38, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Break & enter with intent;
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000;
  • Possession of an identity document;
  • Fail to comply with release order; and
  • Possession of break in instruments.

The accused is expected to appear in London court on February 25, 2025, in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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19 Year Old Road Rager Arrested

LONDON, ON (February 18, 2025) – A London man is in custody in relation to a weapons investigation over the weekend.

At approximately 1:25 a.m., on Saturday, February 15, 2025, a male was a passenger in a ride-share vehicle when he observed a motor vehicle in the area of Wharncliffe Road and Horton Street.

The driver of the suspect vehicle was described as driving in a dangerous manner, repeatedly speeding up and slowing the vehicle down directly in front of the ride-share vehicle.

Both vehicles approached the intersection of Wharncliffe and Wonderland roads, where they were stopped at a red light in their direction.

The victim lowered his window, and the driver of the suspect vehicle produced a handgun and pointed it at the victim, uttering threats towards him.

The victim and suspect were not known to each other.

Police were contacted and entered into an investigation.

At approximately 1:50 p.m., the suspect male was located and arrested on Skyline Avenue. A search yielded a replica firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Rayan Harfooch, 19, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Pointing a firearm;
  • Uttering threats of death or bodily harm; and
  • Race a motor vehicle.

The accused remains in custody and is expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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Officer Gets Paid Vacation As Punishment For Alledged Crime

LONDON, ON (February 18, 2025) – The London Police Service (LPS) is aware of an ongoing investigation by the Ottawa Police Service involving an off-duty LPS member which occurred over the weekend. As a result, Chief Truong has commenced an internal investigation. 

During the course of the LPS investigation, the member is suspended with pay under section 209 of the Community Safety and Policing Act. 

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Singh Harpreet Arrested After Pointing Firearm At Snowplow Operator

LONDON, ON (February 14, 2025) – A London man has been charged after members of the London Police Service Uniformed Division responded to a weapons call in the west end of the city yesterday morning.

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 5 a.m., a driver operating a snowplow in the area of Viscount Road and Wonderland Road South called 9-1-1 after a man in a vehicle pointed what appeared to be a firearm at her.

Officers were provided with a description of the vehicle as it fled from the area.

Police located and stopped the vehicle a short distance away.

The male driver was arrested. No injuries were reported.

A search of the vehicle yielded a BB style long gun.

As a result of the investigation, Singh Harpreet, 26, of London, has been charged with one (1) count of pointing a firearm.

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on March 27, 2025, in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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Arson – Aaron Jon Connell Arrested

LONDON, ON (February 5, 2025) – A London man was arrested over the weekend in relation to an arson at an apartment building on Wharncliffe Road North.

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at approximately 7 p.m., members of the London Fire Department responded to reports of a working fire in the 300-block of Wharncliffe Road North.

Members of the London Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire.

Police attended the scene and learned that the incident was captured on video surveillance. A suspect male was identified.

There were no reported injuries.

The damage is estimated at approximately $20,000.

On February 2, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., the suspect male was located and arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Aaron Jon Connell, 45, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Mischief under $5000;
  • Arson causing property damage; and
  • Arson with disregard for human life.

The accused appeared in London court earlier this week in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.  

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Isaiah Findlay Was Arrested – Details Relased

LONDON, ON (February 4, 2025) – A London man is facing charges after assaulting a security officer in the downtown core yesterday morning.

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., a man was being escorted out of an establishment in the 300-block of Wellington Street when he became aggressive and proceeded to assault a security officer.

Police were contacted and responded to the area.

When officers placed the suspect male under arrest, he resisted police and uttered threats towards the security officers.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Isaiah Findlay, 22, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Assault;
  • Uttering threats of death or bodily harm; and
  • Resist arrest.

The accused is expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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Jaxon Peter Facing Numerous Charges

LONDON, ON (February 3, 2025) – A London man has been charged after members of the London Police Service Traffic Management Unit located a speeding vehicle in the south end of the city over the weekend.

At approximately 9:35 a.m., on Saturday, February 1, 2025, officers conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Wharncliffe Road South and Savoy Street observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

The suspect vehicle hit another vehicle as it passed police and continued travelling on the roadway in an unsafe manner.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle which fled from them, continuing at a high rate of speed.

Officers did not initiate a pursuit and provided a description of the vehicle to other officers in the area.

The vehicle was located parked a short distance away still running.

The male driver attempted to flee on foot before being arrested by police.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Jaxon Peter, 22, of London has been charged with the following offences:

  • Impaired operation of a conveyance;
  • Impaired exceed blood alcohol concentration;
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
  • Fail to stop at the scene of an accident;
  • Fail to stop for police/pursuit; and,
  • Race a motor vehicle.

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on February 27, 2025, in relation to the charges.

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered: Frederick Claire Doxtator-Ireland Arrested

LONDON, ON (January 22, 2025) – A London man is facing charges after police recovered a stolen vehicle yesterday morning.

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a man parked a work vehicle outside an organization in the area of Commissioners Road East and Wellington Road. A short time later, he observed the truck leaving the lot, travelling westbound on Commissioners Road East.

Police were contacted and obtained video surveillance of the reported theft.

Through the course of the investigation, police learned that the stolen vehicle was parked on MacKay Avenue near Langarth Street West.

A number of officers, including members of Uniformed Division, the LPS Emergency Response Unit and Canine Unit, attended the area and located the vehicle. A short time later, a suspect male was located and arrested at a residence.

As a result of the investigation, Frederick Claire Doxtator-Ireland, 32, of London, has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

The accused is expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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London Police Finally Agree To Wear Body Cameras #FilmThePolice #FTP

LONDON, ON (January 20, 2025) – The London Police Service is announcing the launch of Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) this month.

Today, the LPS will begin a three-phased rollout of BWCs to members of the Uniformed Division, Canine Unit and Emergency Response Unit of the LPS.

Phase one (1) of the rollout will begin on, January 20, 2025, and subsequent phased deployments will occur over the coming year.

The introduction of the BWCs within LPS is aimed to:

  • Improve public trust through transparency and accountability.
  • Collect evidence crucial to investigations, court proceedings and oversight proceedings.
  • Ensure fair and timely resolution to complaints.
  • Improve the effectiveness of training, development and performance of police personnel.

“The introduction of Body-Worn Cameras marks a significant milestone in the modernization of the London Police Service.  This technology not only promotes greater accountability for our officers but also reinforces our commitment to transparency and trust with the community we serve,” said Chief Thai Truong, London Police Service.  “As we roll out this initiative, we are taking another important step toward fostering a safer city, strengthening community trust, and a more inclusive and secure London for everyone.”

“Axon is proud to partner with the London Police Service in enhancing public safety through the deployment of body-worn cameras,” says Axon Canada’s Director of Sales, Stefan Schurman. “Body-worn cameras are part of an integral ecosystem, including in-car cameras with Fleet 3, and Axon Evidence to equip officers with advanced, reliable technology that supports effective de-escalation, strengthens officer training, and provides secure storage and management of digital evidence, contributing to safer and more effective outcomes for both officers and the community.”

Please visit our website for more information on the use of BWCs: https://www.londonpolice.ca/en/community/body-worn-cameras.aspx

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Hospital Shooting – One Arrested

 LONDON, ON (January 15, 2025) – A suspect has been identified in relation to a shooting that took place at London Health Sciences Centre’s Victoria Hospital on December 14, 2024. 

Members of the LPS Major Crime Section have laid charges by way of warrant of arrest, as the suspect male is currently in custody in another jurisdiction on unrelated charges. 

As a result of the investigation, Doneil Josiah Levy-Porter, 18, of Brampton, has been charged with the following offences:This is an image of the accused

  • Attempt to commit murder using a firearm;
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000;
  • Dangerous operation of a conveyance;
  • Discharge a restricted firearm or a prohibited firearm in a reckless manner;
  • Fail to comply with release order; and
  • Fail to comply with undertaking.

The accused remains in custody in another jurisdiction. 

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.   

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Smash & Grab in London

LONDON, ON (January 10, 2025) – Two men are in custody after a jewelry store in the south end of the city was robbed yesterday evening.

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., four masked men entered a shopping center in the 1100-block of Wellington Road South carrying hammers.

The men attended a jewelry store inside the shopping center, smashed display cases, and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry.

Police responded to numerous 9-1-1 calls and attended the area.

Two suspects were arrested while attempting to flee on foot, while two others fled from the area in a vehicle.

A search of the suspects yielded a quantity of stolen jewelry.

There were no reported injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Raavon Walker-Nabwangu, 28, of Ottawa, and Warren Tyler Fox, 28, of Toronto, have been jointly charged with the following offences:

  • Armed robbery; and
  • Disguise with intent.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the reported robbery who may have information, dash-cam/cellphone footage, or video surveillance, to contact the London Police Service.

The investigation was reassigned to members of the LPS Street Crime Unit and is ongoing.

The two accused are expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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Do You Recognize This Assault Suspect?

LONDON, ON (January 9, 2025) – Members of the London Police Service Uniformed Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault in the north end of the city last month.

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 8:20 p.m., a woman leaving a business was assaulted by an unknown woman in the area of Fanshawe Park Road East and North Centre Road.

The suspect fled the area before police were contacted.

The victim was transported to hospital by paramedic services with non-life-threatening injuries.

She has since been released.

Officers reviewed video surveillance footage from the area and obtained images of the suspect female.

The suspect is described as female, Black, approximately 5’4” with long black hair wearing a black winter coat, white hoodie style sweatshirt, black pants and white socks and shoes.

A photo of the suspect has been added in hopes that the public can assist with identifying her.

Police are asking anyone that may have been in the area of Fanshawe Park Road East and North Centre Road on Sunday, December 22, 2024, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., who may have witnessed this event or be able to identify this suspect, to call the London Police Service.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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London Murder – Names Released

LONDON, ON (January 7, 2024) – A man is facing charges in relation to a suspicious death investigation on Chippewa Drive this morning.

The victim has been identified as Phy Puth, 64, of London.

The victim and accused were known to each other.

As a result of the investigation, Lee Couturier, 48, of London, has been charged with second degree murder.

The accused is expected to appear in London court today in relation to the investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.