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Another “Falls” Off Building After Wellness Check

LONDON, ON (December 19, 2024) – On Thursday, December 19, 2024, shortly after 1 p.m., officers attended an apartment building in the 3000-block of Pomeroy Lane to locate a male for whom police had safety concerns.  

At approximately 1:30 p.m., while on scene, officers were alerted to a 9-1-1 call reporting that someone had fallen from a balcony at the same location. 

The officers immediately attended to the individual and located an injured adult male outside the building. The man was transported to hospital by paramedic services, where he was later pronounced deceased. 

The Special Investigations Unit was notified and has invoked its mandate. As such, all inquiries regarding the investigation may be directed to the Special Investigations Unit at 416-622-0748 or 1-800-787-8529.  

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Military Coming To Town For “Wellness Checks” & “Fire Training” – OPP Urge Extreme Caution Around Military #StandYourGround

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be working alongside members of the Canadian Armed Forces during an exercise in Huron County taking place from May 3rd – 5th inclusive. Military personnel will be deployed in Huron County communities during exercise “Trillium Venture”.

31 Canadian Brigade Group will be conducting training in the Huron and Bruce Counties May 3-5, 2024. This exercise will enhance interoperability with other governmental departments, as we work together to respond to a simulated extreme heat scenario.

Members of the public will see the deployment of Domestic Response Companies (DRCs) and Territorial Battalion Group (TBG) sustainment equipment, and vehicles to validate the ability to deploy and sustain in real time. This is being done to create a more challenging, realistic training exercise, and will see soldiers conducting fire training, wellness checks, simulated search and rescue operations, cooling center establishment, as well as other related activities.

All measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience to those in the area. Members of the public are asked to take extra caution if approaching military vehicles and troops and are thanked in advance for their understanding and co-operation.