Warrant Arrests, Suspicious Fires and Officer Assaulted
Suspicious Fires
Police continue to investigate after a string of fires were set over the past week. Late Thursday and into the early morning hours of Friday, officers investigated numerous suspicious fires in and around the CN Rail property, located at the north end of St. Catharine Street. Although the fires were small and easily extinguished, there is a concern that due to the materials stored in and around the property, damage and risk to the public is concerning. Numerous officers, including K9 have responded to the area and will continue to do so until the matter is resolved. Anyone with information about these fires is asked to contact the St. Thomas Police or Crime Stoppers. ST24003715
Warrant Arrests
On Friday March 8th, officers executed to separate arrest warrants on 2 St. Thomas residents. The first was executed on a 38 year old man, wanted for breaching his probation. He was arrested, processed and later released with a new court date. The second male, a 45 year old man, turned himself in at the St. Thomas Police Service after missing an earlier court date. This man was arrested, processed and given a new future court date. ST24003719, ST24003741
Youth Assaults 2 officers
Officers working at the Elgin County Courthouse on Friday in the court security area received minor injuries following an assault by a youth in custody. An Elgin county OPP Court officer and STPS Special constable were escorting a 17 year old to court, when they were assaulted by the youth. The youth had been previously remanded into custody on separate matters, but will now face new charges at their next appearance date. The youth remains in custody. ST24003742
