A 55-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing multiple charges after a violent home invasion left a victim with significant injuries early Tuesday, police say.
After receiving several 911 calls from a person requesting help in the area of Elm Street, officers arrived around 4:20 a.m.
They found the front door of a home forced open and damaged, but the residence was empty, police said.
A short time later, officers located the victim, who had visible injuries and was confirmed as the home’s resident.
The victim told police they were awakened by “ the sound of the door being forced open before being violently assaulted.”
The victim sustained “significant injuries” in the incident, police said.
Investigators identified and arrested a 55-year-old St. Thomas resident, who police said is kno