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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.

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.