Brief Summary
This article contains two local news stories: a warning from the London Fire Department about a phone scam and a report of a stabbing in Windsor.
- The London Fire Department alerted residents to a phone scam where individuals pose as firefighters and request monetary donations.
- In Windsor, a man was hospitalized after a stabbing, and a suspect was arrested.
London Fire Department Issues Alert About Phone Donation Scam
The London Fire Department is warning residents about phone scammers who are impersonating firefighters and asking for monetary donations. The department emphasizes that it would never solicit donations in this manner and advises residents to hang up immediately if they receive such a call. Individuals are cautioned against sharing personal information or sending money and are encouraged to report any such incidents to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. Residents who have already sent money are advised to contact London police at 519-661-5670.
One Arrested After Stabbing Sends Man to Hospital
A man is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Windsor near Wyandotte Street and Parent Avenue. Police were dispatched to the scene following reports of an altercation between two men. A suspect was located a short distance away and taken into custody without incident. The area near Street Help Homeless Services of Windsor was cordoned off as the investigation continued. Christine Wilson-Furlonger, the Street Help administrator, expressed sadness about the incident and noted the challenges of the current world. Despite the incident, Street Help volunteers were allowed to continue preparing food for clients, with police directing people to the building for meals.
