Jane Sims

London

Reporter at The London Free Press in London, Ontario, Canada, covering courts, crime and justice issues. Columnist during the pandemic.

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Articles

Second mistrial for former Woodstock mayor as lawyer disbarred

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Jane Sims

Woodstock’s embattled former mayor has notched a second mistrial in his long and complicated journey through the criminal justice system. Ex-Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch enters the London courthouse during his trial on January 15, 2025. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press)Article contentWoodstock’s embattled former mayor has notched a second mistrial in his long and complicated journey through the criminal justice system.
Second mistrial for former Woodstock mayor as lawyer disbarred

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jane Sims

Woodstock’s embattled former mayor has notched a second mistrial in his long and complicated journey through the criminal justice system. On Thursday, when Trevor Birtch’s trial on two counts of assault and one count of unlawful entry was supposed to continue, Ontario Court Justice Jason Miller declared a mistrial because his former defence lawyer, James Battin of Tillsonburg, was disbarred last month. “I simply cannot be satisfied that he would receive a fair trial . . .
Man awaiting sentencing steps out for smoke - and disappears

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jane Sims

Editor’s note: This story contains details that may be disturbing to readers. A man who made a homemade sex doll decided to play some courthouse hide-and-seek. Jeremy Goodenough, 50, who was found guilty of possession of child porn for having a child’s doll modified with a sex toy, was supposed to have his sentencing hearing Thursday. He showed up to the London courthouse, but he never made it into the courtroom.
Two schools closed after heavy rains hammer London region

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jane Sims

Straffordville public school and Port Burwell public school were closed, officials with the Thames Valley District school board announced early Thursday. Their on-site EarlyON Centres, child care centres and before and after school programs were not operating at those sites for the day. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.
'Creeper Hunter' loses Charter fight in rare intimidation case

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Jane Sims

Jason Nassr’s defence of his next criminal battle has suffered a major constitutional setback. Creeper Hunter TV creator Jason Nassr is shown in a 2018 photo. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press)Article contentJason Nassr’s defence of his next criminal battle has suffered a major constitutional setback. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Driver killed in single-vehicle crash: Ontario Provincial Police

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jane Sims

A driver is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Tillsonburg on Wednesday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say. Vienna Road at Simcoe Street and Old Vienna Road in Tillsonburg was closed following a single-vehicle crash, Oxford OPP said on social media Wednesday at about 10 a.m. The crash happened shortly after 9 a.m. and the driver died at the scene, OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said in a video posted to social media.
'Creeper Hunter' loses Charter fight in rare intimidation case

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jane Sims

That’s because what he said in the witness box forms the basis for the criminal charge. Nassr, 44, of Windsor was convicted of harassment by telecommunications, extortion and producing and distributing child pornography by written word in February 2023 following a marathon trial that delved deeply into his activities as a self-styled vigilante who used questionable tactics to identify people he said were child predators.
Sword seized during shoplifting probe: London police

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jane Sims

There wasn’t just stolen stuff in the backpack. An employee at a business near Wonderland Road and Pine Valley Boulevard watched a man put items into his backpack at about 9:30 a.m., police said. When the man was approached, he assaulted the employee and left the store without paying, police said. On Sunday morning, London police say officers arrested a suspected shoplifter in the city’s Westmount area who they say had a sword tucked in with his loot. There wasn’t just stolen stuff in the backpack.
Police investigating after bullet holes found in St. Thomas home

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jane Sims

Bullet holes have been found at a St. Thomas home in a neighbourhood rocked by gunshots early Tuesday in what police say appears to be “a targeted incident.” In a statement, St. Thomas police said they were called to the area of Erie Street and Talequah Street, just southeast of the downtown core, at about 1 a.m. after multiple emergency calls reporting the sound of gunfire.
London drug dealer gets 16 1/2 years for 15-kg fentanyl stash

1 week ago | lfpress.com | Jane Sims

The courts have already signalled large-scale drug traffickers such as Taymoor Pasha require stern and lengthy sentences.