Theft from vehicle

St Thomas Police report, shortly after 1:30 PM Monday March 8, 2010 a purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle, parked at a Flora Street school . Police are reminding citizens to remove valuables ,and lock doors of unattended vehicles. Anyone with information is asked to contact the St Thomas Police Service at 519-631-1224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Male arrested for assault

On Monday March 8, 2010 St Thomas Police arrested a 24 year old St Thomas male for assault. The arrest follows an investigation that commenced on Friday March 5, 2010 at a South end home. The accused was held overnight at police headquarters, awaiting a Tuesday March 9, 2010 court appearance .

BULLYING

As you are well aware bullying is everywhere. It happens at schools, it happens at work, it happens on the internet. No person deserves to be called names or physically harmed. But yet is still happens. Attempts are made daily to educate kids and adults about bullying. There are ads on TV, Internet and newspapers and magazines to stop bullying.

On Sunday March 7, 2010 after Police conducted an investigation at a local elementary school, a 13 year old female was arrested for Criminal Harassment. A 13 year old female victim had been harassed to a point where she did not even want to go to school anymore. When she did she was afraid that she would get assaulted. The victim was relieved when the weekend came knowing that she could be safe in her own home. Over time the bully would take her things and give them to other people.

The female was released from custody with a pending court appearance.

The school cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim.

Common-law Assaulted

On March 7, 2010 at 9:00 pm police attended a Wilson Avenue residence in regards to an unwanted man. The man had left the residence before police arrived. While at the home a female disclosed that her common-law, the man in question, had assaulted her prior to leaving the home. Police located the 55 year old London man a short distance from the home. He was arrested and charged with assault. He was transported to the police station and held in custody overnight for a morning court appearance. The victim did not require medical attention.

Domestic Assault

On Saturday evening St. Thomas Police were called to a Confederation Drive residence regarding a domestic complaint. Upon speaking with the 28year old victim it was learned that she and her 32 year old common law had been involved in an argument. The argument turned physical when the male broke a smoke detector and then threw a beverage glass at the victim striking her in the arm. The victim ran to call for help and the suspect fled on foot but not before spitting on her. The male was arrested without incident several hours later. The victim did not receive any serious injury as a result of the assault.

Possession of Stolen Property

On Friday, March 5th, St. Thomas Police arrested a 36 year old St. Thomas man for possession of stolen property after he was observed with some merchandise that was stolen from a downtown store earlier. Subsequent to the arrest of the male, a small quantity of un-prescribed medication was located on his person. The male was held for a court appearance.

Impaired Driver

Early on Saturday March 6th, 2010 police conducted a traffic stop and found that the 53 year old female driver had been consuming alcohol. Subsequent to failing a roadside screening device test the female was arrested and transported to the police station where she provided samples of breath that were found to contain more than twice the legal limit of alcohol. The woman was released from custody with a future court date.

Break and enter

St Thomas Police report, sometime during the overnight hours of Wednesday March 4, 2010, a break and enter occurred at a Talbot Street office . A computer system was stolen from the business . Anyone with information is asked to contact the St Thomas Police Service at 519-631-1224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Male injured in industrial accident

At 10:23AM Thursday March 4, 2010 St Thomas Police attended the Schulman Plant, 400 South Edgeware Road regarding an industrial accident. Police report, shortly after 10:00AM a 45 year old male was injured while removing heavy equipment from the plant . The male was air lifted to London Health Sciences Centre, and treated for undisclosed injuries .The Ministry of Labour is currently investigating the incident.

Female arrested for breach

As a result of a traffic stop on Thursday March 4, 2010 , St Thomas police have arrested and charged a 48 year old female for breaching the terms of a recognizance release order. The accused was held overnight at police headquarters awaiting a Friday March 5, 2010 court appearance .

Pair found in possession of stolen property

On Thursday March 4, 2010 St Thomas Police arrested and charged a 31 year old male, and 33 year old female for possession of stolen property. Police report, shortly after 10:00PM the accused parties were sitting in a motor vehicle at the back of a First Avenue business. A police check of the vehicle indicated that licence plates attached to the vehicle had been stolen in London Ontario . During arrest, both accused were found in possession of a quantity of Hydromorphcontin . Additional charges include possession of a controlled substance, under the controlled drug and substances act .