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CTV News
06-07-2025
- CTV News
Massive fire rips through downtown St. Thomas buildings, closes roads
A large fire ripped through the 600 block of Talbot Street in St. Thomas, Ont. early Sunday morning on July 6, 2025. (Source: St Thomas Fire) The St. Thomas police have closed the 600 block of Talbot Street and surrounding streets for an active blaze on Talbot. Smoke filled the entire downtown core as firefighters attacked the fire from Talbot Street and an aerial ladder truck poured water from above to fight the fire next to the Indwell Apartments and St. Thomas City Bus Depot. The St. Thomas Police Service said on X that the fire has been deemed an arson. There are no reported injuries. The public is asked to avoid the area. More to come...
CTV News
30-06-2025
- CTV News
St. Thomas Police investigating body found in gully
St. Thomas Police and the Forensic Identification Team are investigating a body found in a gully off Elmina St. in St. Thomas, Ont. on Monday June 30, 2025 (Source: Brent Lale/CTV London) The St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) is investigating after a body was found in the gully off Elmina Street on Monday morning. Detectives and the Forensic Identification team are on scene, stationed off an access path used for storm drains. Police in gully St. Thomas Police and the Forensic Identification Team are investigating a body found in a gully off Elmina St. in St. Thomas, Ont. on Monday June 30, 2025 (Source: Brent Lale/CTV London) Police have closed Elmina Street at Hemlock to the north side of the ravine, and at Oak Street on the south side while they conduct the investigation. 'The investigation is still in its early stages, and at this point there is no ID,' says Samantha Wakefield, STPS communications coordinator. 'Officers are currently on scene investigating the cause.' Police by gully St. Thomas Police and the Forensic Identification Team are investigating a body found in a gully off Elmina St. in St. Thomas, Ont. on Monday June 30, 2025 (Source: Brent Lale/CTV London) A man who owns the property and the gully tells CTV News that there is sometimes people living in the ravine, but didn't hear anything suspicious recently. Police say there is no threat to public safety and are asking the public to avoid the area.
CTV News
15-06-2025
- CTV News
Dog food thief sought: STPS
The St. Thomas Police Service is searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a dog food theft. On Thursday, officers were called to a store on Talbot Street to investigate the report. Police said an unknown person went into the store and did not pay for two bags of dog food, valued at $246. STPS is asking anyone who can identify the suspect and vehicle pictured to call 519-631-1224 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
St. Thomas police exceed 10k calls for service in 2025
Just before 9 a.m. Thursday morning, the St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) has exceeded 10,000 calls for service this year. They reached this milestone two days earlier than in 2024, and over two weeks earlier than in 2022. 'The St. Thomas Police Service remains committed to the safety and well being of our community as we respond to the increase in calls for service,' a statement from the police service read.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
STPS remind of bike service following theft
The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating a bike theft in the city. On Sunday, the bike's owner reported it missing after they were at a downtown restaurant. The bike was a white Rocky Mountain brand bicycle. The investigation is ongoing. Police are reminding cyclists to register their bike with the STPS through 529Garage. It will let others in the area know when your bike is stolen or missing. Other users can then be on the lookout.
