A man, 44, hailing from London, Ontario, has been taken into custody by London police for allegedly sending threatening messages, which included images of firearms, to his former employer. According to the authorities, a man reported receiving a series of worrisome messages from a former colleague on Thursday. The police were called to a residence on the 300-block of Thames Street near Ivey Park around noon that day for an investigation. Subsequently, the area saw the presence of police and emergency response unit vehicles for several hours. Following negotiations with the officers, the individual exited the residence and was apprehended around 2:30 p.m. The authorities conducted a search of the property under a warrant and confiscated legally owned firearms and ammunition. The man faces a charge of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and made an appearance in a London court on Friday. London police have urged anyone with relevant information to reach out to them or provide tips to Crime Stoppers.
London Man in Custody for Threatening Messages & Firearms
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