St. Thomas Police attended an address on Talbot Street in the downtown area regarding damage to property. Through further investigation police have charged a 31-year-old St. Thomas resident with one count of mischief to property where a door was damaged, one count of failing to comply with a condition of a probation order, and one count of enter premises when entry prohibited contrary to the Trespass to Property Act. This individual remains outstanding and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. Ref# ST24010945.
St. Thomas Police officers attended a business in the commercial park at 1063 Talbot street regarding a shoplifting incident. Officers arrested and charged a 34-year-old St. Thomas resident with shoplifting at two separate businesses as well as failing to comply with a condition of a court release order. This individual was also wanted on an arrest warrant. The individual was later released with a court date and conditions. Ref# ST24010977, 0978 & 0979.
St. Thomas Police officers attended a residence on the south side of the city regarding a domestic dispute. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person was arrested and charged with four counts of breaching release conditions. This individual faces a future court date and conditions. Ref# ST24010991.
St. Thomas Police officers investigated a domestic dispute on the south side of the city which resulted in a 38-year-old St. Thomas resident being arrested and charged with domestic related assault. No serious injuries were sustained as a result of the assault. This individual was held in police custody and later released with a court date and conditions. Ref# ST24011004.
In the early morning hours, the OPP arrested a 27-year-old St. Thomas resident on the strength of a St. Thomas Police warrant. This individual was transported to the St. Thomas Police Station and later released with a court date and conditions. Ref# ST23021886.
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.
