We received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver. Through further investigation, the motor vehicle in question was located in a private parking lot and the driver was given a roadside screening device test for alcohol consumption. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old was given a three day drivers license suspension and the vehicle was removed by a sober driver. Ref# ST25023080
We are investigating a shoplifting from a retail store located at the 1063 Talbot Street business park. A loss prevention officer is reporting that a suspect pushed a shopping cart full of items out of the store without paying and fled in a white Honda Civic. Ref# ST25023098
We received a call from a concerned citizen regarding an erratic driver. Our officers located the vehicle and conducted an impaired driving investigation. The 62-year-old St. Thomas resident refused to provide a breath sample into the approved screening device and was therefore charged with a criminal code offence of failing to provide a breath sample. This individual was later released by police with a future court date, 90-day drivers license suspension and 7-day impound of their motor vehicle. Ref# ST25023126
We attended a south end residence regarding a family disturbance. As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old St. Thomas resident was charged with two counts of assault and later released by police with a future court date and conditions. There were no serious injuries as a result of the assault. Ref# ST25023127
Protecting yourself from fraud
In an ongoing effort to help protect the residents of St. Thomas from falling victim to online scams and fraud, the St. Thomas Police Service would like to remind the community on ways to protect yourself and things to consider while online:
- Always get a second opinion from family or friends regarding the situation
- No employer will reach out to you through apps like Whats App or Telegram
- No employer will ever pay you in crypto currency
- No employer will ask you to invest your own money
- Use the Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre as a resource to familiarize yourself with current scams and additional ways to protect yourself