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London Police arrest man following high-speed pursuit

LONDON KY—On Friday, Oct. 21st London Police received a complaint at 9:55 a.m. through Dispatch of a Universal Linen Service employee making threats to shoot another employee as his employment was being terminated. When London Police arrived on the scene Christopher L. Gaines, 29, of London led officers on a high-speed pursuit beginning on West…
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London Police arrest four while investigating a vehicle theft

Derek Mills LONDON KY—On Sunday, at 4:44 p.m. London Police were notified by Dispatch of a tip about a possible stolen vehicle located at a Morentown road residence that was related to a London Police Department theft investigation. London Police discovered two stolen vehicles and arrested four individuals at the residence. Officers Greg Turner and…
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London Police arrest murder suspect

  LONDON KY—Within approximately 20 hours following the murder of Donnie Stone, London Police were notified that John Stricker, a person of interest, was located by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Clay County Sheriff’s Department at a residence in Clay County. London Police are charging Stricker, 35, of London with the murder of…
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London Police: Search underway for person of interest

LONDON KY—London Police are searching for John Stricker, 35, of London, a person of interest involved in a death investigation that occurred on 705 Middleground Way on Sunday, Oct. 9th at 2:55 a.m. Stricker may be armed and dangerous, driving a 2004 single cab black Dodge pick-up truck with a faded front hood, missing front…
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