Key Points
- A man is in custody facing weapons-related charges after an incident at an east London, Ontario motel on Saturday morning.
- London Police Service officers responded just after 7 a.m. to a weapons call at a motel located at 2010 Dundas Street.
- Insp. Josh Silcox of the London Police Service stated that a man at the motel was believed to be in possession of a weapon.
- Police rapidly identified and contained the specific unit where the suspect was staying within the motel.
- The London Police Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended the scene and entered the unit to locate and apprehend the suspect.
- One man was arrested at the scene and is now facing weapons-related charges, according to police statements reported in local media.
- As reported by CTV News London, police said they are still searching for the weapon allegedly involved in the incident.
- London police have cleared the scene at 2010 Dundas Street and have stated there is no ongoing risk to public safety.
- No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, based on information currently available from local media reports.
- The investigation is ongoing, and further details, including the precise nature of the weapon and formal charge details, had not yet been released at the time of reporting.
A man is facing weapons-related charges after London Police Service officers responded to an early-morning weapons call at an east London, Ontario motel on Saturday, quickly containing a unit at 2010 Dundas Street, deploying the Emergency Response Team to enter the room and arrest a suspect, while continuing to search for the weapon but assuring the public there is no ongoing safety risk.
What do police say happened at the east London motel?
According to details reported by CTV News London, London Police Service officers were called to a motel in the 2000-block of Dundas Street in the city’s east end just after 7 a.m. on Saturday following a report of a weapons call. As reported by CTV News London, the incident occurred at a motel located specifically at 2010 Dundas Street, an address identified by police in their communication with media.
As reported by CTV News London, citing information provided on scene by Insp. Josh Silcox of the London Police Service, police had received information that there was a man at the motel who was in possession of a weapon. Police then attended the location and began to assess and secure the area around the motel while working to identify exactly where within the property the suspect was located.
In their coverage, CTV News London stated that officers responding to the call were able to determine the specific unit in which the suspect was believed to be staying. This step was crucial to containing the situation and limiting any potential risk to guests, staff, and nearby residents while officers developed a tactical plan to approach the room.
How did officers respond and secure the scene?
As reported on scene by CTV News London, London Police Service officers quickly moved to identify and contain the motel unit associated with the suspect. According to Insp. Josh Silcox, as cited by CTV News London, police “were able to identify and contain the unit the suspect was residing in” before proceeding further. Containment of the unit meant officers focused their attention on that specific room, restricting movement in and out while ensuring other areas of the motel remained secure.
Insp. Silcox, speaking to CTV News London at the scene, explained that the London Police Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended the location to support the response. The decision to involve the ERT is standard procedure in higher-risk situations in which a weapon may be involved. As reported by CTV News London, the Emergency Response Team subsequently entered the identified unit as part of a controlled operation.
According to CTV News London’s account of the incident, members of the Emergency Response Team located the suspect inside once they gained entry to the motel unit. The suspect was then taken into custody without any mention in the media report of injuries to officers, the suspect, or members of the public. The presence of the ERT, as described in CTV News London’s coverage, formed a central part of the police strategy to safely resolve the weapons call.
Who has been arrested and what charges is he facing?
At the time of the local media reporting, police had confirmed that one man was in custody and facing weapons-related charges. As reported by CTV News London, London Police Service stated that “one man has been taken into custody and faces weapons-related charges” in connection with the incident at the east London motel. The name of the suspect and the exact nature of the charges had not yet been publicly released in the information reviewed.
CTV News London did not report any additional personal details regarding the man in custody, such as age, residence, or any prior police history, and no such information was available in the material examined for this article. As is common in the early stages of an investigation, police may delay releasing identifying details pending formal charges, court appearances, or next-of-kin notifications where relevant.
As reported by CTV News London, the key information shared by police on Saturday morning focused on the fact that the suspect had been safely detained and that weapons-related charges were anticipated. Further specifics regarding the Criminal Code provisions that may be involved, or whether additional charges such as breach, threats, or related offences might be laid, were not included in the initial media summary of police comments.
What do we know about the weapon and ongoing search?
While police indicated they were responding to a weapons call and believed the suspect had a weapon, they also made clear through local media that the weapon had not yet been recovered. As reported by CTV News London, London police told the outlet that “they are still searching for the weapon.” This detail underscores that, although a suspect is in custody, the physical item at the centre of the weapons call remained outstanding as of the time of reporting.
CTV News London’s coverage did not specify the type of weapon alleged to be involved, whether it was believed to be a firearm, a knife, or another category of weapon under Canadian law. Without additional confirmation from police, media have not characterised the weapon beyond the general term used by officers. This absence of detail reflects the early stage of the investigation and the cautious approach typically taken when facts are still being established.
The continued search for the weapon, as relayed by CTV News London from statements by police, suggests that investigators may be examining the motel room itself, surrounding areas of the property, and possibly exterior spaces such as parking lots or nearby grounds. It is not yet known whether police believe the weapon was removed from the scene before officers arrived, concealed within the motel, or potentially discarded in the vicinity.
Is there any ongoing risk to public safety?
Despite the outstanding search for the weapon, police have sought to reassure the community. As reported by CTV News London, London Police Service stated that they had cleared the scene at the motel on Dundas Street and that there was “no risk to public safety.” Clearing the scene typically indicates that the most immediate operational activity—such as tactical presence, containment, and room entry—has concluded, and that the area is considered secure.
CTV News London further noted that police had not reported any injuries in connection with the incident at the time of their coverage. The combination of the suspect’s arrest and the absence of injuries formed the basis of the reassurance given to the public, as reflected in the language used by officers speaking to the media.
The statement about public safety, as reported by CTV News London, also implies that police do not believe any other suspects are outstanding in relation to this particular call. While the weapon has not yet been recovered, the man believed by police to be connected to the report of a weapon is now in custody, reducing the immediate risk scenario that prompted the original 7 a.m. call.
What is known about the location and timing of the incident?
As reported by CTV News London, the incident unfolded at a motel located at 2010 Dundas Street in east London, Ontario. The property is situated along a busy corridor that includes a mix of commercial businesses and residential areas. Local media identified the specific address using information provided by police in connection with the weapons call.
According to the CTV News London report, the call for service reached police “just after 7 a.m.” on Saturday morning. The early-morning timing meant that guests and staff were likely present in the motel, and vehicles may have been entering or leaving the premises or adjacent businesses. Police actions, including containment and Emergency Response Team deployment, therefore took place at a time when the area would have been gradually becoming busier.
CTV News London’s coverage indicated that officers remained on scene while the Emergency Response Team carried out its operation and until the location was cleared. While the exact length of time police remained at the motel was not detailed, their eventual confirmation that the scene had been cleared marked the end of the most visible police presence there on Saturday.
How have media reported and attributed police statements?
The principal publicly available account of the incident so far has come from CTV News London, which reported on the weapons call based on information provided by London Police Service and comments from Insp. Josh Silcox at the scene. Throughout its coverage, CTV News London attributed factual details and quotations to police officials, reflecting standard journalistic practice in reporting on active investigations.
As reported by CTV News London, Insp. Josh Silcox of the London Police Service stated that officers responded to a report of a man at the motel in possession of a weapon and that police then “identified and contained the unit the suspect was residing in” before the Emergency Response Team entered and located the suspect. CTV News London also clearly attributed to police the information that one man was taken into custody, faces weapons-related charges, and that the weapon itself remained outstanding.
No contradictory accounts of the motel incident or of police actions had been published in other mainstream local outlets at the time of this writing, based on the information reviewed. Accordingly, this article relies on the details presented by CTV News London, with attribution given directly to that outlet and to the identified police spokesperson, Insp. Silcox, wherever statements and descriptions of events are quoted or paraphrased.
What happens next in the investigation and legal process?
According to standard procedure in cases involving alleged weapons offences, London Police Service investigators are expected to continue their efforts to locate the missing weapon and to gather further evidence. As inferred from the information reported by CTV News London, this may include detailed searches of the motel unit and surrounding property, collection of surveillance footage, and interviews with motel staff, guests, and any potential witnesses.
Once detectives have compiled sufficient evidence, formal charges will be confirmed and placed before the courts. While CTV News London reported that the man is facing weapons-related charges, the exact charges will be made clear in future police media releases or court filings. At that stage, police may also release the suspect’s name and age, as is customary following the laying of charges, subject to any legal restrictions.
