STPS Media Release - Sunday, October 25th. Details here: stps.on.ca/stps-media-releas…

PUBLIC ADVISORY | ATHLETIC PARK CLOSED The St. Thomas Police Service is conducting an active investigation at Athletic Park. St. Thomas Fire is on scene assisting with the investigation. The park is closed until further notice. Please avoid the area while officers conduct their investigation. There is no risk to public safety at this time. Updates will be provided as information becomes available. Thank you for your cooperation.

UPDATE | ATHLETIC PARK REMAINS CLOSED The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating after a body was located in a body of water in the area of Athletic Park, this afternoon. Officers responded to the area following a report of the discovery. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. The investigation remains in its early stages, and no further details are available for release at this time. Additional information will be provided when appropriate and if available.

Intimate Partner Violence – A 33 year old St. Thomas man has been arrested. Robbery – a 26 year old St. Thomas woman has been charged. Cell Phone Scam – a local resident reports falling victim to a scam. STPS Media Release for Tuesday October 20th 2026 can be read here: stps.on.ca/media-release-tue…

A growing city brings new opportunities and changing public safety needs. Chief @Marc_Roskamp spoke with @LFPress about crime displacement, shifting policing pressures and why public safety infrastructure must keep pace with community growth. Read the article here: lfpress.com/st-thomas/how-cr…

Class was in session at City Hall, and it was our turn to answer the questions! For Local Government Week, Inspector of Operations Matt Lobsinger and Corporate Communications Coordinator Samantha Wakefield joined Grade 5 students from John Wise Public School to talk about the different ways we help keep St. Thomas safe and informed. From coordinating police operations to sharing community updates, it takes a team. And you don’t have to wear a uniform to be part of it! Thanks to the students for their curiosity and to the City of St. Thomas for bringing us together. We loved being part of your school day! @TVDSB

Failure to Comply Leads to Additional Charges A 37 year old St. Thomas man is facing additional charges after police were notified that his court ordered GPS monitoring device had stopped transmitting. STPS Media Release for Monday October 18th 2026 can be read here: stps.on.ca/media-release-mon…

The St. Thomas Police Service joins our community in mourning the four people who lost their lives in the tragedy at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright in Alberta. Our thoughts are with those critically injured, their families, friends and colleagues, and all those affected by this devastating loss. On behalf of all members of our Service, we extend our deepest condolences to the Canadian Armed Forces community during this difficult time.

STPS Media Release - Sunday, October 18th. Details here: stps.on.ca/stps-media-releas…

STPS Media Release - Saturday, October 17th. stps.on.ca/stps-media-releas…

****UPDATE - Missing Person Located**** Our missing person "Serenity" has been located - safe. STPS - Missing Person Investigation stps.on.ca/stps-missing-pers…

A 44 year old man faces multiple charges after taking a vehicle without the owner’s permission on Thursday. St. Thomas police administered naloxone during two separate incidents. STPS Media Release for Friday October 16th 2026 can be read here: stps.on.ca/media-release-fri…

Everyone deserves to live with dignity, safety and a sense of belonging. Members of the St. Thomas Police Service joined community partners and residents for the declaration and flag raising in recognition of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Thank you to the Elgin St. Thomas Coalition to End Poverty and everyone working to remove barriers, support our neighbours and move our community from poverty to possibility.

St. Thomas, ON – Friday, October 16, 2026 A 62 year old St. Thomas woman has been charged after threatening an officer and assaulting police outside St. Thomas Police Headquarters on Thursday evening. stps.on.ca/officers-assaulte…

STPS Reaches 20,000 Calls for Service Significantly Earlier than 2025. Reaching this milestone underscores the sustained demand on our members and support teams as they respond to the public safety needs of a growing community. Read the full release and compare the milestones here: stps.on.ca/stps-reaches-2000…

Fail to Remain Collision Under Investigation Commercial Break & Enter Arrest Made in Fraud Investigation STPS Media Release for Wednesday October 14th, 2026 can be read here: stps.on.ca/media-release-wed…

Thank you to the Lions Club of Port Stanley Lioness for its donation to the St. Thomas Police Services Board, with funds designated to support the Community Resource Unit. These funds will help CRU members assist individuals in our community facing vulnerabilities. We appreciate the club’s generosity and support for this important work. Pictured L-R: Police Services Board Vice Chair Lynn Coates, Chair Dan Reith, Gwen Vanderheyden of the Lioness Club, Chief Marc Roskamp and Dorothy Cook of the Lioness Club

A grey 2005 Chevrolet Silverado with personalized Ontario plate BILSKY was stolen from a driveway on Luton Crescent around 4:00 a.m. this morning. The truck has a topper over the bed and a dent in the centre of the rear bumper. Have information or surveillance footage from the area? Call 519-631-1224 and reference ST26020079.

This is community policing. Constables McDermid and Pol made a stop at Fellowship Church on Elm Street today, taking some time to show the kids around their police cruiser and answer a few questions. Lots of smiles, curious kids and a great opportunity to connect with some of our youngest community members!

Warrant Arrests Theft Investigation Intimate Partner Violence STPS Media Release for Tuesday October 13th can be read here: stps.on.ca/media-release-tue…