Assault and unsafe storage
A 37 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday March 18th 2024, officers were called to an address on the west end of the city to investigate the report of a verbal argument that had turned physical. Upon arrival, police located a victim who had sustained minor injuries. Through investigation, police learned the victims partner was responsible for the assault. While at the residence, police were made aware of registered firearms in the home. All but one was properly stored. As a result the 37 year old was charged with one count of Assault and one count Careless Storage of a Firearm. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and held for a morning court appearance. ST24004301
Theft
Approximately $66 of groceries has been reported stolen. On Monday March 18th 2024, St. Thomas police were called to investigate the theft that occurred at retail store on Talbot Street. Through investigation, police learned an unknown individual entered the store, selected the items and left, failing to pay. Officers are reviewing video surveillance to identify the person responsible. ST24004309
Warrant arrest
A 28 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday March 18th 2024, police were notified of the whereabouts of the individual, attended the area and took custody. The 28 year old was wanted by our service on an outstanding warrant for several incidents in 2023 where they had been charged with 3 counts of Theft under $5,000, one count Break and Enter and one count Possession Break In Instruments. The St. Thomas resident was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and held for a morning court appearance. ST24004319
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.
