Homeless return to camping area dismantled by St. Thomas officials
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Just 24 hours after St. Thomas Police, city officials and social services dismantled a homeless encampment, some tents have returned.
Just 24 hours after St. Thomas Police, city officials and social services dismantled a homeless encampment, some tents have returned.
Along the outskirts of the former industrial property on Victor Drive, special police constables spoke to campers Thursday morning.
Their presence comes just one day after heavy equipment was used to clear the site.
Since June, it had been the makeshift home of at least seven people. But a violent attack with a weapon Tuesday quickly altered community tolerance.
“We did locate a male party who received serious injuries to his head and was transported to the hospital,” stated St. Thomas Police Staff Insp. Steve Bogart.
Following the incident, Bogart said some stolen property was also found.
Working with partners, they also determined the camp was unsafe.
