As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories:
1. An 80-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing charges after police say they were found violating probation conditions at a local pool.
According to St. Thomas Police, officers were at the pool Sunday on an unrelated theft call when they recognized the individual, who is prohibited from attending public parks or swimming areas.
80-year-old St. Thomas resident charged with breaching probation at public pool
2. A 40-year-old Oakville resident is facing charges after St. Thomas Police responded to reports of an unwanted person at a southside home Monday morning.
Oakville resident charged after unlawful entry at St. Thomas home
3. In response to a spike in retail thefts across St. Thomas, local police have wrapped up a targeted enforcement initiative dubbed “Project Carts and Robbers.”
Police target retail theft surge with ‘Project Carts and Robbers’ crackdown in St. Thomas
4. Three people are facing charges following a break-and-enter at a church in West Elgin on Sunday, August 10th.
5. St. Thomas Police on Wednesday evening brought a high-risk situation atop the bridge in Athletic Park to a successful outcome.
