Category: St. Thomas

St. Thomas, ON – Wednesday October 8th 2025

It has been a busy 24 hours for the St. Thomas Police Service, with officers responding to nearly 100 calls for service.

These calls range from general calls for service to urgent incidents requiring immediate police response.

Assault Police 

A 33 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police were called to check on the well-being of an individual. On Tuesday morning, officers attended a Talbot Street address in an attempt to locate and confirm the individual was in good health. Upon arrival, officers were met by an individual who was escalated and yelling at police. The accused refused to allow officers to conduct their well-being check and became combative. The 33 year old was charged with one count of Obstruct Police. While attempting to effect the arrest, the accused actively resisted, physically assaulting an officer. Once in custody, the 33 year old was transported to police headquarters, charged with Resist Arrest and Assault Peace Officer, processed, appeared in court, and was subsequently released. ST25018381

Disturbance

A 28 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police responded to a disturbance downtown, Tuesday afternoon. Just after 2:30 p.m. police were called to the 400 block of Talbot Street for the report of an argument between two individuals. Upon arrival, officers located the parties involved. The accused was in the street yelling and attempting to enter vehicles, carrying property from a retail store in the area, refusing to cooperate with police and continued running in the street. The 28 year old was taken into custody, charged with one count of Causing a Disturbance and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25018410

Trespass Charges  

Two St. Thomas residents have been charged with Trespassing after being located on the property of a commercial building on the northside of the city. On Tuesday morning at 5:40 a.m. we were called to the location after on site security observed two individuals inside a fenced area of the property. Upon arrival, police located a 37 year old St. Thomas resident and 51 year old St. Thomas resident who were both issued tickets for Trespass to Property. ST25018357

Warrant Arrests 

A 40 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday, while dealing with the individual on an unrelated matter at the Elgin County Courthouse, officers were made aware of an outstanding warrant for three counts of Failure to Comply with Probation Order and two counts of Breach of Recognizance stemming from an incident in September. The 40 year old was processed and released with future court date. ST25018398/16765

A 32 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. Early this morning, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service on an outstanding warrant for Break and Enter, Theft under $5,000 and Failure to Comply with Probation stemming from an incident in September. The individual was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25018443

Theft Investigations 

St. Thomas police are currently investigating the report of a shoplifting incident that occurred at a grocery store on Talbot Street. On Tuesday, officers were called to the store after video of two unknown individuals showed them concealing items in a bag and leaving the store without paying. The video is being provided to police. ST25018363

A yellow and black mountain bike has been reported stolen from an address on Wellington Street. On Tuesday, officers were called to investigate the incident that occurred Monday evening between 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. It was reported that the owner of the bike locked it to a bike rack but returned to find the lock cut and the bike gone. This remains under investigation. ST25018366

$400 of property has been reported stolen from a business on Talbot Street. On Tuesday, officers attended an address in the 800 block of Talbot Street to investigate the report of outdoor patio furniture being stolen. Through investigation officers learned CCTV in the area captured an unknown individual enter the property and remove several items. The video is being provided to police. ST25018414

The contents of a vehicle parked on St. Anne’s Place have been reported stolen. On Tuesday, the owner of the vehicle contacted police to report their home surveillance system captured an unknown individual enter their car and leave with several items. This remains under investigation. ST25018429

RIDE

The St. Thomas Police Service is happy to share that of the drivers stopped and spoken to during a RIDE program in the city last night, no infractions were found. STPS wishes to thank the community for continuing to drive safe and sober. ST25018444

Two St. Thomas residents have been arrested following the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Centre Street residence early Wednesday morning.

As part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, the St. Thomas Police Service’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) and Street Crimes Unit (SCU) carried out the operation. One individual was arrested a short distance from the residence, and a second individual was taken into custody inside the home.

A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of various drug-related articles, as well as controlled substances, morphine, hydromorphone, and oxycodone.

As a result of the investigation:

• 50 year old, Beverly Kimber of St. Thomas has been charged with four counts of possession of a controlled Schedule I substance, two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, and one count of obstructing justice.
• 44 year old, Michael Edmonds of St. Thomas has been charged with four counts of possession of a controlled Schedule I substance and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

Both were transported to police headquarters, processed and released with future court dates.

The St. Thomas Police Service remains committed to addressing drug related crime in the community through ongoing investigations and enforcement. ST25018448

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 the St. Thomas Police Service responded to multiple 911 calls reporting someone requesting help in the area of Elm Street.

At approximately 4:20 a.m., officers arrived and discovered the front door of a residence forced open and damaged. The home was found empty.

A short time later, police located the victim with visible injuries, confirming them to be the resident of the home. The victim reported being awoken by the sound of the front door being forced open before being violently assaulted. They sustained significant injuries as a result.

Through investigation, police identified the suspect as a 55 year old St. Thomas resident who is known to the victim.

With the assistance of the North Bay OPP Offender Management and Apprehension Team, the individual was located and arrested without incident.

The accused has been charged with:

• Break and Enter
• Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Assault with a Weapon

A 27 year old Southwold resident has been arrested after police attended an address on First Avenue to investigate the report of a possible impaired driver. Just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police attended the area and located the vehicle and its driver. While speaking with police, the 27 year old was exhibiting several signs being impaired by alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to police headquarters where testing by a Qualified Breath Technician registered 110mg/100ml and 100mg/ml.

As a result, the 27 year old was charged with:

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Operation while Impaired – alcohol
• Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The individual was additionally charged under Highway Traffic Act with:

• Driver fail to surrender license
• Novice Driver BAC above zero
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Once processed, the 27 year old was released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25017400

Warrant Arrests 

A 33 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday morning, while on an unrelated call for service, officers on community patrol located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service on several outstanding warrants. The individual had been charged with four counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order, Failure to Comply with Probation Order, Failure to Comply with Undertaking and Assault related to separate incidents this year. The 33 year old was transported to police headquarters to be processed to attend court and was subsequently remanded into custody. ST25017369/16880

A 45 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Tuesday, while attending a business on Talbot Street for the report of an unwanted person, officers located the 45 year old known to them to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000, stemming from a shoplifting incident on September 16th. The individual was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25017409

The 35 year old St. Thomas resident charged with Mischief after being identified as the person responsible for causing damage to a display case at a local grocery on Sunday, has been arrested. Early this morning, officers on community patrol located the individual who was processed on the outstanding warrant and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25017428/17277

A 31 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. Early this morning, officers located the individual known to them to be wanted by our service for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Use of Credit Card, stemming from an incident on September 21st. The 31 year old was processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25017429/17163

Bail Violations

A 37 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order after we were notified that they had failed to attended their court ordered probation. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017373

A 34 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order after we were notified that they had failed to attended their court ordered probation. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017374

Theft 

A 37 year old has been charged with Theft under $5,000 after being identified as the person responsible in a shoplifting incident that occurred on September 13th at a retail store on Talbot Street. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017382

$3,500 of Milwaukee tools have been reported stolen from an address on First Avenue. On Tuesday, it was reported that at some point in the overnight hours, an unknown person attended the address and took the tools. This remains under investigation. ST25017411

A silver and black, CCM bike has been reported stolen from an address on Queen Street. CCTV of the area is being reviewed. ST25017413

Several grocery items have been reported stolen from a downtown grocery store. On Tuesday, police attended the store after it was reported that an unknown individual had left without paying. Video of the incident is being reviewed as police continue to investigate. ST25017420

St. Thomas police are looking for assistance in identifying an individual in relation to shoplifting incident that occurred at retail store on Talbot Street, Tuesday afternoon. It was reported that the individual attended the store and stole a pair of work boots and three sweaters. They were last seen leaving the area in a grey Nissan Sentra with no plates. If you recognize the person in these photos, please contact police at 519-631-1224 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. ST25017392

Mischief

A vehicle parked on Mondamin Street has been reported damaged. On Tuesday morning, the owner of the vehicle contacted police to report that their home surveillance had captured an unknown individual causing damage to their vehicle. Video of the incident is being provided to police. ST25017362

Break and Enter 

St. Thomas police are investigating the report of a commercial break and enter. On Tuesday, we were called to a business on Edward Street to investigate the report of a hole being cut in the fence of the locked compound. This remains under investigation. ST25017370

Vehicle Entry

Approximately $700 of baseball equipment has been reported stolen from a vehicle on Wellington Street. On Tuesday, the owner of the vehicle contacted to police to report that at some point after 11 p.m. on Monday evening, the vehicle was entered and the baseball equipment was stolen. CCTV is being provided to police. ST25017386

A 29 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged after we were called to investigate the report of an assault. On Monday afternoon, police were called by the victim who wished to report they had been assaulted at a location downtown. Through investigation, it was learned the accused, who is currently on release conditions to not communicate with the victim, had struck them with a guitar causing minor injury. CCTV of the incident was reviewed by police and has resulted in the 29 year old being charged with two counts of Failure to Comply with Probation Order and Assault with a Weapon. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017336

Suspicious Device Located

On Monday, police were called to a park on the northside of the city after an employee had located a suspicious device that had been attached to a fence. Officers attended the park and collected the item. Through investigation, officers identified the owner of the item and learned it was a transmitter that was placed in the park as a way to test its range. The device was returned to its owner. ST25017300

Warrant Arrest

A 20 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday, while dealing with the individual on an unrelated call for service, officers were made aware of an outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000 stemming from an incident in May. The 20 year old was processed and released on an appearance notice to attend court. ST25017330

Bail Violations

A 40 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Breach of Probation Order after failing to attend their court ordered probation program. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017328

Theft

A e-bike stolen from an address on Ross Street has been recovered and a 42 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday, the owner of the bike contacted police after it had been stolen from their place of employment. CCTV of the incident was reviewed by police who identified the person responsible. The e-bike was recovered and returned and the 42 year old St. Thomas resident was charged with Theft under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. The accused was arrested and transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25017299

Energy drinks and charging cables have been reported stolen from a downtown convenience store. Early this morning, police were called to the store to investigate the report of two unknown youth stealing the items. This remains under investigation. ST25017355

Food Fraud 

On Monday evening, we attended a restaurant on Talbot Street to investigate the report of an individual failing to pay their bill. CCTV of the incident was captured and reviewed by police. If you recognize the person in the photos below, please contact police at 519-631-1224 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. ST25017348

A 36-year-old St. Thomas resident was arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant. The individual was subsequently released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date. (ST25017104/ST25009363)

A 40-year-old St. Thomas resident was also arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant. She was released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date. (ST25016149/ST25017121)

MISCHIEF

Police are investigating an act of mischief that occurred overnight at a north-end residence, where a vehicle’s tires were slashed. Officers have canvassed the area for surveillance footage and the investigation is ongoing. (ST25017105)

THEFT

Police are investigating the theft of two bicycles from the side of a residence, reported on the morning of September 18, 2025. Stolen items include a blue and white Schwinn bicycle and a burgundy Mantis tricycle. Officers continue to investigate. (ST25017106)

Police are investigating a theft that occurred at a Freschco on the 18^th of September. A suspect attended the store and stole several items. Surveillance video has been obtained and this remains under investigation. (ST25017116)

Police are investigating a theft that occurred at a high school football game on 19^th of September. A JBL Partybox 110 was stolen from an attendee while watching the game. This incident remains under investigation  (ST25017131)

Police responded to a theft from Walmart and upon reviewing surveillance video were able to identify the suspect. A short time late the suspect was located in the down town core and arrested for theft under $5000. They were released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date. (ST25017142).

Police are investigating a theft of an E-bike from a midtown residence. This incident remains under investigation. (ST25017053)

A 36 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Wednesday, as the result of an unwanted person call for service, officers on community patrol located the individual who was known to them to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000 after being charged earlier this month. The 36 year old was processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25016931/16942

A 65 year old St. Thomas resident charged with one count of Assault in relation to a dispute between neighbours has been arrested. On Wednesday, the individual attended police headquarters to turn themselves in on the outstanding warrant, was processed and later released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25016876/16958

The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating several similar fraud incidents recently reported to police.

In each case, residents reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be from their bank’s fraud department. The caller advises that their accounts have been compromised and that a representative would attend their home to collect their bank cards. In some instances, victims were provided with a false security code and told that temporary replacement cards would be delivered the following day.

The suspects then attended the homes, collected the cards, and used them to make unauthorized transactions. In one case, the victim was also directed to complete multiple e-transfers, resulting in a loss of $20,000. Reported financial losses connected to these investigations range from several thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.

Descriptions of the suspects vary, but all similarly describes males in their 30s to 40s. In one incident, the suspect was observed wearing a yellow reflective vest. A silver SUV has also been associated with one of the pick-ups.

Investigators believe these frauds are connected and want to remind the public that financial institutions will never send someone to your home to collect your bank cards. If you receive a call of this nature, hang up and contact your bank directly using the number on the back of your card or by calling the local location of your bank.

Police are urging residents, particularly seniors, to remain alert and to share this information with friends, family and neighbours who may be vulnerable to such schemes.

Anyone with information about these incidents or needing to report falling victim to a similar incident is asked to contact the St. Thomas Police Service at 519-631-1224.