The Special Investigations Unit has terminated an investigation between the St. Thomas Police Service and a 24 year old St. Thomas woman in relation to an incident that occurred last month. On August 1st, the STPS apprehended the woman under the Mental Health Act in the area of Talbot Street and Ross Street. The following day the 24 year old contacted the STPS, claiming that her wrist had been broken and her pregnancy had been terminated as a result of the arrest.
The Interim Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino has stated that “Based on the SIU’s preliminary inquiries which included the review of medical records, it is apparent that the woman’s wrist was not broken and she was not pregnant at the time of her arrest. Consequently, as there are no “serious injuries” established, the matter falls outside the statutory mandate of the SIU and the investigation is hereby discontinued.”
The SIU has determined that the officers did not committed a criminal offence and no charges will be laid against the Police Service.
