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STPS Media Release – Wednesday, September 30th

We arrested and charged a 48-year-old St. Thomas resident with break and enter after an investigation was completed from September 26th. This individual was held for a court appearance. Ref# ST26019013

We arrested and charged a 32-year-old St. Thomas resident with mischief after attending a residence regarding a disturbance. The individual arrested was later released with a future court date and conditions. Ref# ST26019020

We arrested a 43-year-old St. Thomas resident on the strength of a St. Thomas Police arrest warrant. This individual was held in custody for a court appearance. Ref# ST26019026

A 32-year-old St. Thomas resident was located by police and arrested on the strength of a St. Thomas Police arrest warrant. This individual was later released with a future court date and conditions. Ref# ST26019030

We arrested and charged a 51-year-old St. Thomas resident with assault after a disturbance at The INN. There were no injuries as a result of the assault, and the accused was later released with a future court date and conditions. Ref# ST26019037

We are investigating a romance scam where an individual has been sending an unknown person online money in the form of apple gift cards. The victim has been contacted by police and advised of the scam. Advice and resources have been offered to the victim. Ref# ST26019042

We arrested and charged a 35-year-old St. Thomas resident with two counts of failing to comply with a court release order and one count of possession of a controlled substance. This individual has been held in police custody for a morning court appearance. Ref# ST26019046

A 53-year-old St. Thomas resident has fallen victim to a cell phone scam. An individual called the victim representing themselves as a Rogers employee offering a deal on a new cell phone. The victim purchased the phone and received it through the mail. The fake Rogers employee told the victim to send the phone back due to an error and a new one would be sent to them. The cell phone was kept by the scammer, used by another person and the victim is out the money for the new phone they never received. Ref# ST26018975

A 95-year-old St. Thomas resident fell victim to a scam. The suspect called the victim on the phone impersonating their grandson and stated that they were in another country, got into a car accident and needed money to stay out of jail. The victim was attempting to send $5000 cash but was stopped by an alert citizen and educated the victim on the scam. Thankfully the victim is not out any money. Ref# ST26019064/9056

We arrested a 41-year-old St. Thomas resident on the strength of a St. Thomas Police arrest warrant. This individual was later released with a future court date. Ref# ST26019077

We attended the area of Curtis St at Mondamin St regarding an individual damaging a fire hydrant. On our arrival, the suspect was belligerent with police and threw an open alcohol container at the officer striking him in the face. The suspect was arrested for mischief to the fire hydrant, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon as well as liquor and tobacco tax act offences. This individual was held for a morning court appearance. Ref# ST26019084

A St. Thomas resident was arrested and charged with mischief after throwing bricks at cars passing by near St. Catharine St. and Kains St. This individual was later released with a court date and conditions. Ref# ST26019094

We attended an address in the north end regarding a disturbance inside an apartment complex. Through investigation, police have charged an 18-year-old St. Thomas resident with assault with a weapon and uttering death threats. No injuries were sustained as a result of the assault. Ref# ST26019098

 

 

 

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