St. Thomas Police cruiser. (Photo by Miranda Chant, BlackburnNews.com)St. Thomas Police cruiser. (Photo by Miranda Chant, BlackburnNews.com)
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St. Thomas man arrested following traffic stop

The St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) arrested a 30-year-old man in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police said that an officer on patrol observed the man driving along Talbot Street at approximately 1:15 a.m.

STPS added that the arrest took place in a parking lot, as the man didn't stop immediately when instructed.

"Investigation revealed that the male was prohibited from driving and he was arrested without incident," police said in a release.

According to police, he was also in possession of a small amount of a methamphetamine.

The St. Thomas man faces several driving offences, as well as a drug possession charge.

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