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Media Release for Sunday November 5th, 2023

Several Assault Incidents

On Saturday November 4th, Police responded to a local group home for reports of a staff member being assaulted by an adult resident of the home. The staff member was uninjured. As a result of the investigation, police formed grounds to charge the resident with one count of Assault. Police have not located the suspect and a warrant is being requested. ^ST23019463

Shortly after midnight on November 5th, police received multiple 911 calls regarding a female being assaulted by several persons. Upon police arrival a female was located with serious but not life-threatening injuries. This incident remains under investigation. If you have any information, please contact the STPS at 519-631-1224 or submit a tip at www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca. Refer to incident ST23019503.

During the early morning hours on November 5th, police responded to a local group home for another incident involving an assault on a staff member. The staff member sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital as a precaution. This investigation is ongoing. ^ST23019510

Warrant Arrest

During the noon-hour on November 5th, police responded to a call for an unwanted person. Police attended and recognized the male party. A police query revealed the 34 year old male was currently wanted on a bench warrant for failing to attend court to answer to an assault charge. The male was arrested without incident and later released on an Appearance Notice. ^ST23019522

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