Warrant Arrest
A 41 year old St. Thomas resident wanted by police after a weekend altercation, has been been arrested. The individual had been charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order, Assault with a Weapon and Uttering Threats to Cause Death after they assaulted an acquaintance with a hammer. On Monday January 20th 2025, STPS were contacted by the London Police Service who had that individual in custody on the strength of our warrant. Officers attended London to take custody of the individual who was then transported to STPS Headquarters where they were processed and held for a morning court appearance. ST25001190/1078
Suspended Drivers
A 47 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday January 20th 2025, officers on community patrol were dealing with the individual on an unrelated traffic concern when they were made aware of the individual being prohibited from driving due to several criminal code and highway traffic act violations. The 47 year old was arrested, processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25001174
A 20 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday January 21st 2025, officers conducting a traffic stop were made aware that the driver of the vehicle they had stopped was prohibited from driving, province wide for impaired operation dating back to 2023. The 20 year old was arrested, processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25001192
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
A vehicle reported stolen by Elgin OPP has been recovered in St. Thomas. This morning, STPS were called in regards to the vehicle, a black Dodge Ram in the middle of the roadway with the doors open, unoccupied. Police attended an east end neighbourhood and through investigation, learned the truck had been reported stolen. OPP were contacted and the vehicle, towed. ST25001193
Theft
Approximately $25 of groceries have been reported stolen from a downtown grocery store. On Monday January 20th 2025, police were called to the store to investigate the incident that took place on January 18th. Officers are reviewing video of the incident as they continue to investigate. ST25001147
At 6:45 p.m. last night, police were called to a grocery at the west end of the city to investigate the report of an unknown individual who had attempted to leave the store without paying for their items. When approached by store staff, the individual became aggressive and caused damaged within the store before leaving the area. Police are reviewing the available video as they work to identify the individual. ST25001180
