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Media Release Wednesday February 15th 2023

Stunt Driving

On Tuesday February 14th, 2023 just before 11:00 AM, St. Thomas Police were conducting speed enforcement on Sunset Drive. At that time, a vehicle traveling 105kph in a posted 60kph zone was observed. The driver, a 46 year old St. Thomas man has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed and Fail to have insurance card. The vehicle was impounded and the driver’s license suspended. ST23002425

Possession of Stolen Property

On Tuesday February 14th, 2023, just before 8:00 PM St. Thomas Police were called for a suspicious person in the area of Scott Street and Mondamin Street. Investigation revealed a male wearing a black hoodie and jeans moving bikes through a parkette in the area. 2 bikes and a bike frame were found and it was learned that the 2 bikes had been reported stolen. As a result, 34 year old Brooks Ferris has been charged with two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000. A warrant for his arrest is being issued. ST23002464

Theft & Recovery

On Tuesday February 14th, 2023 shortly after 10:30 AM the St. Thomas Police were called to a residence in the area of Scott Street and Pearl Street. It was reported that a 2003 Honda C60, yellow in colour, bearing Ontario marker 7P4F7 had been stolen. ST23002430
On Wednesday February 15th, 2023 shortly after midnight, St. Thomas Police recovered the 2003 Honda C60 reported stolen earlier in the day. ST23002472

Warrants

On Tuesday February 14th 2023, just after 5:00 PM a 29 year old St. Thomas man was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000. The male was arrested without incident, processed and released with a future court date. ST23002455

On Tuesday February 14th 2023, just before 11:00 PM Officers on community patrol identified a 32 year old male known to have an outstanding probation warrant with our service. The male was arrested without incident, processed and released with a future court date. ST23002470

Fraud – Bit Coin Scam
On Tuesday February 14th, 2023, a St. Thomas resident attended the Colin McGregor Building to report that they had fallen victim to a bit coin scam. The victim reported close to $700 in total loss. The St. Thomas Police along with the victims bank, continue to investigate. ST23002422
A reminder to our community, protect yourself from online scams. The Anti Fraud Centre provides these tips:

Always verify that the organization you’re dealing with is legitimate before you take any other action:

  • Verify Canadian charities with the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Verify collection agencies with the appropriate provincial agency
  • Look online for contact information for the company that supposedly called you, and call them to confirm
  • Verify any calls with your credit card company by calling the phone number on the back of your credit card

If you’ve received a call or other contact from a family member in trouble, talk to other family members to confirm the situation.

Watch out for fake or deceptive ads, or spoofed emails. Always verify the company and its services are real before you contact them.

Shoplift

On Tuesday February 14th, 2023, just after 4 PM Officers on community patrol were called to variety store on Talbot Street for a shoplifting incident. Staff reported a male wearing a black jacket and black mask arriving on a bicycle, entering the store and taking 3 bottles of Coco-Cola valued at $11.00. He then left the store without paying. STPS continue to investigate. ST23002444

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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