In January 2014, the Guelph Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit commenced an investigation into the trafficking of controlled substances within the City of Guelph.
During the investigation, police made observations consistent with drug transactions and on May 29, 2014 the Drug Unit attempted to place one male under arrest however he fled from police in his vehicle. A short time later he was again observed and a marked cruiser was utilized to attempt a traffic stop however he fled again to avoid being stopped. For public safety and those involved in the pursuit police disengaged.
The Guelph Police Drug Unit applied for and were granted a CDSA search warrant for 7676 Wellington Road 34, Puslinch. As a result, three persons were placed under arrest. Police located the following items during the search: cocaine, marihuana, MDMA and prescription medication. Police also seized two 12 gauge shotguns, a bolt-action 22 and a Cooey 22 as well as ammunition.
Richard GUITARD, 50 years, Deedra GUITARD, 47 years and Ryan GUITARD, 23 years all of Puslinch were arrested. The three have been jointly charged with possession CDSA – marihuana, possession CDSA – cocaine, possession for the purpose CDSA – MDMA, four counts of firearm unauthorized possession, two counts of storage of a firearm contrary to regulations, two counts of careless storage and possession of a prohibited weapon. They will appear in court on July 15, 2014.
The original male suspect is still being sought by police for the charges: two counts of dangerous driving and five counts of possessing a firearm/weapon contrary to prohibition order. He also faces the charges of fail to stop for police and escape by flight under the Highway Traffic Act.