Possession of Stolen Vehicle
A 16 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with a several offences after a traffic stop in the city on Sunday. At approximately 1:45 p.m. officers on community patrol initiated a traffic stop with a suspicious vehicle. While observing the vehicle, police determined the license plates had previously been reported stolen and didn’t match the vehicle they were on. Through investigation and while speaking with the 16 year old driver, officers learned the youth was unlicensed, uninsured and that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Aylmer, earlier the same day.
As a result, the individual was charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Two counts of Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Drive motor vehicle no license
- Fail to have insurance card
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
The 16 year old was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25002267
RIDE
St. Thomas police are pleased to share that no infractions were reported after a RIDE program in the city on Sunday evening. Of the 342 vehicles stopped and their drivers spoken to, two alcohol screening devices were administered with both drivers registering a pass. STPS wishes to thank the community for continuing to drive safe and sober. ST25002281
Dangerous Operation
A 56 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle after police were called to a collision on the north end of the city on Sunday. Police responded to an area off of South Edgeware Road to investigate the report of a vehicle driving across the lawn and hitting two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers located the driver who was arrested and transported to police headquarters were they were processed and released with a future court date. ST25002259
Theft
St. Thomas police are currently investigating a shoplifting incident that occurred at a Talbot Street retail store on Sunday. At approximately 1:30 p.m. an unknown person entered the store, selected a large bag of dog food and left the area failing to pay. Video surveillance of the incident is being reviewed as police continue to investigate. ST25002266
Fare Fraud
St. Thomas police are currently investigating the report of an unpaid cab fare. This morning, at 2:40 a.m. police were contacted by the driver of a local cab company who wished to report that when dropping off their passenger at the requested destination, the individual ran from the vehicle and didn’t return to pay their fare of approximately $40. This remains under investigation. ST25002292
