Impaired Operation
A 34 year old Kitchener resident has been arrested and charged after police we called by a concerned citizen, last night. Just after midnight police were called in regards to a vehicle that was swerving and crossing the center line. A description of the vehicle was provided to police who located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Highbury Avenue. While speaking with police, the driver was showing signs of impairment and an alcohol screening device was administered, registering a fail. The 34 year old was arrested and transported to police headquarters where further testing confirmed the individual to be impaired by nearly twice the legal of limit of alcohol. The 34 year was charged with Operation while Impaired Plus 80, Fail to have insurance, Drive – no license and Drive – not equipped with interlock. The individual was processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25002036
Prohibited Driver
A 35 year old Elgin County resident has been arrested. On Tuesday February 4th, officers on community patrol conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. Through investigation, it was learned the driver is currently prohibited from driving. Further investigation found the 35 year old to be wanted on outstanding warrants with the Aylmer Police and Oxford OPP. The individual was arrested and transported to police headquarters where they were processed and the neighbouring police services were notified. ST25002004
Warrant Arrests
A 72 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday February 4th 2025, while dealing with the individual on an unrelated matter, officers were made aware of an outstanding warrant with our service for Failure to Comply with Release Order. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25002008
A 32 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday February 4th 2025, while dealing with the individual on an unrelated matter, officers were made aware of an outstanding warrant with Peterborough OPP. The individual was processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25002012
Failure to Comply
A 24 year old St. Thomas resident is wanted by police after failing to comply with their release conditions. The individual, released on Tuesday after being charged with Assault and Assault with a Weapon, returned to the address they were on conditions to not attend. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25002010
Theft
St. Thomas police are currently investigating the report of stolen property from a retailer at the Elgin Centre. On Tuesday February 4th 2025, officers were called to investigate the report of an unknown individual attending the mall and stealing a sign from a retailer. Police are reviewing available CCTV as they continue to investigate. ST25002026
Public Assistance
STPS are seeking assistance from residents in the area of 1Password Park. Police are requesting any residents with home surveillance and/or CCTV camera that captures the park, review their video from February 3rd between 8p and midnight and report any suspicious activity. On February 3rd, police were called to the park for an animal welfare check. Upon arrival, officers located a dog that was in need of medical attention. The dog was transported to receive care and the incident remains under investigation. ST25001979
If you have any information in regards to this incident or have video that may have captured anything, please contact police at 519-631-1224 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
