Four charged after hazardous chemicals found in home linked to Western University trespass
London police charged four people after hazardous chemicals capable of being used to make explosives were found at a Chesham Avenue home following a trespass arrest at Western University on Jan. 24.
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By Torontoer Staff
London police say a late-night trespassing call at Western University led investigators to a home where hazardous chemicals capable of being used to create explosives were found. The incident began just after 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 24, when the Western University Special Constable Service detained a trespasser following a brief foot pursuit.
Officers who attended the campus located a handgun at the scene of the arrest. Investigators then identified a second person connected to the trespass and traced that individual to a residence on Chesham Avenue near Chesham Place, where the hazardous chemicals were discovered and two more people were arrested.
What police say was found and who was arrested
London police described the materials found at the Chesham Avenue residence as hazardous chemicals capable of being used to create explosives. They did not release specifics about the substances, citing an active investigation.
There, officers found hazardous chemicals capable of being used to create explosives, leading to the arrest of two additional individuals connected to the residence.
London Police Service
Four people now face charges related to the incident. Authorities named the accused and listed the charges as follows.
- Jerry Tong, 27, of Ottawa: four firearm-related offences, resisting arrest, break and enter with intent, and unlawful possession of explosives.
- Zekun Wang, 26, of London: break and enter with intent, occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm, and unlawful possession of explosives.
- Fei 'Frank' Han, 25, of London: unlawful possession of explosives.
- Feiyang 'Astrid' Ji, 21, of London: unlawful possession of explosives.
Police said they have no indication whether any of the four are students at Western University. The university’s special constable service initially detained the trespasser who triggered the wider investigation.
Warrants and multi‑agency cooperation
Investigators executed additional warrants in Ottawa and Gatineau, Quebec. London police did not disclose details of what those searches turned up or if further arrests resulted.
The assistance of members of the Ottawa Police Service, Gatineau Police Service, and the Sûreté du Québec has been paramount. This complex investigation has spanned multiple cities and provinces.
London Police Service
Police have described the investigation as active and ongoing, and they said they are not releasing further information at this time. The involvement of multiple police services reflects the geographic scope of the inquiries.
Context and next steps
Unlawful possession of explosives is a serious charge that can carry significant criminal penalties. Charges for firearms offences and break and enter will proceed through the courts, and accused persons will be entitled to due process as the investigation continues.
Western University and local policing services have not indicated any ongoing risk to the campus community. Students and residents seeking more information should consult official statements from the London Police Service or Western University rather than third-party reports.
As this matter develops, London police will determine whether further charges or public safety notices are required. For now, the investigation remains active and authorities are limiting public details while they follow investigative leads across jurisdictions.
The accused will appear before the courts as charges are processed, and any updates from police or court filings will clarify next legal steps and any additional actions taken by law enforcement.
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