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Police Recapture Attempted Murder Suspect Following Clerical Release Error

Urgent manhunt supported by community tips led to his arrest outside London, prompting an investigation into custody procedures.

Cody Anthony Leblanc Ashe, 28, of London was 'erroneously released from custody', London Police said in a statement on Friday, August 1, 2025. (London Police Service photo)

Overview

  • Cody Anthony Leblanc Ashe was re-arrested outside London on Saturday, ending a search that began after a clerical mistake freed him on August 1.
  • Police urged the public to call 911 and avoid approaching him if sighted, having branded him armed and dangerous.
  • He faces attempted murder and firearm possession charges over a September 11, 2024, shooting at London’s Boullee Street housing complex.
  • London Police deployed specialized units and followed up on community tips to locate and apprehend the high-risk detainee.
  • Authorities are probing the custody breakdown and working with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to strengthen release protocols.