Sexual Assault
A 33-year-old St. Thomas man has been arrested for sexual assault. The incident occurred while the victim was asleep in an open shed near the downtown core, seeking shelter from the cold. The victim and the accused are known to each other but have never been involved in an intimate relationship. Police located the accused later in the day and arrested him without incident. He was transported to police headquarters and is being held for a morning court appearance. ^ST25001064.
Fraud
Police are reviewing video to identify a female suspect involved in a fraud that occurred on Saturday evening. The suspect visited a local grocery store and used a fraudulent receipt found at a self-checkout kiosk to steal some items listed on the receipt and to complete a fraudulent return transaction for the remaining items. She selected the items listed on the receipt and then went to the customer service desk to obtain a refund for the items she was “returning.” A store employee confronted her and recovered the stolen items. However, the suspect refused to return the funds obtained through the fraudulent return transaction and fled the area. ^ST25001073.
Assault with a Weapon
A 41-year-old man is wanted after an altercation with a former friend at a construction site. The suspect approached the victim from behind and struck him with a hammer, then kicked him while he was on the ground. During the assault, the suspect also threatened to kill the victim and their family. The suspect was already under court orders to have no contact with the victim. As a result, he is charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order, Assault with a Weapon, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death. ^ST25001078
