Impaired drivers arrested

St Thomas Police were kept busy with impaired drivers late Thursday evening and Friday morning. The first incident occurred around 11:18 PM Thursday February 2, 2012 when police found a 34 year old male operating a vehicle behind a Talbot Street bar. The second incident occurred shortly after 2:00AM Friday February 3, 2012. Police received a complaint from a concerned citizen about a vehicle travelling over the curb at a Talbot Street restaurant. The 30 year old male driver was arrested and again transported to police headquarters.
Both drivers provided breath samples in excess of the legal limit. They were later released on conditions which included a future court date.

Impaired driver arrested

At approximately 7:10PM Wednesday February 1, 2012 a 37 year old female attended her fathers South end residence, and borrowed his Ford F150 truck . A short time later she was observed driving away from the residenec at a high rate of speed. Witnesses then report the vehicle lost control on Dunkirk Drive travelling over a sidewalk and and striking a tree. The truck bounced off the tree at which time the driver drove across the lawn, over a wooden lawn ornament and through a hedge, where it ended up striking a utility pole. The female driver reversed the vehicle from the pole, accelerated back onto the roadway side swiping a parked SUV. The driver continued s/b onto Fifth Ave, subsequently travelling back to her fathers residnce.Within minutes police arrested the female. She was transported to police headquarters where she provided breath samples almost three times the legal limit. The accused has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in her blood, and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. She was later released on conditions which included a future court date.

Female arrested

At 3:11PM Wednesday February 1, 2012 St Thomas Police attended a Talbot Street bank regarding a female harassing employees. Investigation of the incident resulted in police charging a 54 year old female with causing a disturbance. The accused was released on conditions which included a future court date.

Proposed Police Headquarters

Mr. John Pepper, Building Consultant from ReBanks Pepper Littlewood Architects, presented a report to City Council last Wednesday evening, January 25th regarding the needs assessment and conceptual design of the new police headquarters.

Furthermore, in 2003, the Stonewell Group – specialists in facility evaluations and building condition audits was hired by City Council to conduct a building condition assessment and space needs assessment of the Justice Building.

These reports are available to the public on our website at www.stps.on.ca.

Male arrested for outstanding warrant

On Tuesday January 31, 2012 a 44 year old male was arrested on an outstanding provincial offence warrant for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended drivers licence. The accused was transported to Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre where he will be incarcerated for six months.

Drug arrest

Shortly after 4:00PM Tuesday January 31, 2012 St Thomas Police drug enforcement unit intercepted a drug transaction in the parking lot of a Talbot Street business. A subsequent search of the 31 year old suspect resulted in police seizing 1.3 grams of cocaine. The offender was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He was held at police headquarters pending a Wednesday February 1, 2012 court appearance. The value of the drug seizure was $ 130.00

Pair arrested for shoplifting

On Tuesday January 31, 2012 an 18 year old male and 18 year old female were arrested for shoplifting at an Elm Street retail store. Both people were released on conditions which included a future court date. All merchandise was recovered.

Male arrested for breach

On Monday January 30, 2012 a 52 year old St Thomas man was arrested and charged for breaching the terms of a (Recognizance) judicial interim release order. The accused was held overnight at police headquarters pending a Tuesday January 31, 2012 court appearance.

Shoplifter arrested

At 8:22PM Monday January 30, 2012 a 52 year old female was arrested by store security for shoplifting at a Wellington Street retail store. The accused was released on conditions which included a future court date. All merchandise was recovered.

Impaired driver

Shortly after 9:00PM Monday January 30, 2012 St Thomas Police attended the parking lot of a Talbot Street restaurant with respect to a suspected impaired driver. While speaking with the 49 year old male driver officers determined his ability to operate the vehicle was impaired by alcohol. He was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he provided samples in excess of the legal limit. The accused was later released on conditions which included a future court date.

Youth arrested for assault

On Sunday January 29, 2012 St Thomas Police arrested and charged a 14 year old female youth for assaulting her grandmother. She was later released on conditions which included a future court date.

Drunk arrested

At 6:39PM Sunday January 29, 2012 a 53 year old female was arrested and charged for being intoxicated on Holland Avenue. The female was transported to police headquarters and lodged until sober.

Domestic disturbance

Shortly after 10:43PM Sunday January 29, 2012 St Thomas Police attended a South end residence regarding a domestic related occurrence. Investigation of the incident resulted in police arresting a 50 year old male for assaulting his wife. The accused was held overnight at police headquarters pending a Monday January 30, 2012 court appearance.