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WANTED For Kidnapping & Death – Call 911 Immediately If Seen

(GUELPH, ON) – Police are seeking a wanted individual in connection with the kidnapping and death of a male in the City of Guelph, where three others have already been arrested.

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving two vehicles on the Hanlon Parkway Southbound, north of Stone Road. A 40-year-old male from Cambridge with life-threatening injuries was located on scene upon police arrival. The individual was transported to hospital by ambulance, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Upon further investigation, police learned that earlier in the day, the victim had been abducted from a residence on Fife Road by five suspects who fled in two vehicles. Investigators believe, while traveling southbound on the Hanlon Parkway, the victim was outside the first vehicle, a Toyota Venza SUV, when he was struck by the second vehicle, a Dodge RAM pickup truck, that was following closely behind. 

The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has obtained an arrest warrant for Ian BROWN, age 51 of Guelph (photos attached). He was last seen in the downtown Guelph area. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should contact authorities immediately. Do not approach if spotted.

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were arrested and charged with Criminal Code offences. Their names, dates of arrest, locations, charges and next scheduled court dates are available in the attached addendum. As one of the individuals is a youth, the OPP is not in a position to release their name, in compliance with requirements under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

While this remains an isolated incident, the OPP reminds all members of the public to remain vigilant and contact police if they observe anything suspicious.

The investigation by the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit remains ongoing, under the direction of the OPP CIB, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Support was also provided by the Guelph Police Service.

Anyone with information about the suspects or the vehicles is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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ALERT: 40 Year Old Abducted, Assaulted & Now Deceased Suspects At Large

(GUELPH, ON) – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying five suspects connected to the abduction and death of a 40-year-old male in the City of Guelph.

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving two vehicles, southbound on Hanlon Parkway, north of Stone Road. One person with life-threatening injuries was located at the scene and transported to the hospital by ambulance where they were pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as a 40-year-old male from Cambridge.

Upon further investigation, police learned that the victim was assaulted, kidnapped and abducted from a residence on Fife Road by five suspects who fled in two different vehicles. The first vehicle is described as a grey 2010 Toyota Venza Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), with Ontario licence plate CVBX 602. Police are seeking public assistance to locate the second vehicle, described as a white 2013 Dodge RAM pickup truck with Ontario licence plate BZ 85153. Photos of the suspect vehicles are attached.

Police believe this is an isolated incident. The Wellington County Crime Unit is continuing the investigation with the Guelph Police Service, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. 

Police are asking residents and businesses in the area to review their security camera footage and share any relevant images or videos with the OPP. Drivers who were in the area at the time are also asked to check their dash cams for any footage that may show the collision or suspect vehicles.

Anyone with information about the suspects or the vehicles is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Fatal Collision

(GUELPH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision.

On May 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of a collision involving two motor vehicles on the Hanlon Parkway within the City of Guelph.

One person suffered serious life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospital by ambulance where they were pronounced deceased.

As a result of the investigation, the Hanlon Parkway is closed in both directions between College Ave West and Stone Road West, Guelph.

It is anticipated that the road will be closed for the next six – eight hours while police continue to investigate.

Further updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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Stolen Truck Vs Home

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – On April 6, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with other emergency services responded to a serious, motor vehicle collision just north of Guelph on Conservation Road near Highway 6. Initial reports indicated that a black pickup truck had left the roadway and struck a single-family dwelling causing extensive structural damage to the home.

Investigation revealed that the pick-up truck had been reported stolen earlier from a business nearby.

The occupant(s) of the vehicle fled the scene prior to police arrival. The resident of the home was uninjured.

The Wellington County OPP is continuing to investigate and is asking anyone in the area if they witnessed anything suspicious or have video surveillance or dashcam footage, to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Valentine KITOKO Was Arrested

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges a Guelph resident with numerous offences after a traffic stop.

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were performing a traffic enforcement initiative when they stopped a motor vehicle on Woodlawn Road West within the City of Guelph.

As a result of the investigation, Valentine KITOKO, a 28-year-old resident of Guelph is charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with breath demand
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Driver fail to properly wear seatbelt

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice- Guelph on April 15, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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28 Year Old From Guelph Arrested

(GUELPH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident with a criminal charge stemming from a series of motor vehicle collisions.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were on proactive patrol on Watson Parkway South, Guelph when they were made aware of a motor vehicle sideswiping a city bus, striking another motor vehicle and landing into a nearby ditch. 

As a result of the investigation, Taylor MURRAY, a 28-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on February 7, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 orwww.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Guelph GUELPH-ERAMOSA Police Press Releases

Chantel THOMPSON – Impaired Driving Etc.

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Guelph resident with six criminal charges as a result of impaired operation.

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a suspicious motor vehicle on River Glen Path within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation, Chantel THOMPSON, a 31-year-old of Guelph was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code (four counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 20, 2024.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Bharadwaj SRIHARI – Drunk Driving

(GUELPH, ON) On September 23, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were dispatched to a two-motor vehicle collision on the Hanlon Parkway within the City of Guelph.

As a result of the investigation, Bharadwaj SRIHARI, 25-years-old of Guelph, was charged with:

•             Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus, contrary to the Criminal Code

•             Drive motor vehicle – no licence, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph, at a later date.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Mallory HAYES – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) On September 14, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at the intersection of Hanlon Parkway and Speedvale Ave West within the City of Guelph.

During the initiative, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Mallory HAYES, 23-years-old of Ottawa, was charged with:

  •  Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Kevin M. GIBSON – Theft

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into the theft of copper wire from hydro lines. The damages and losses were reported at upwards of $100,000. With the help of the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) the investigation has led to the arrest of Kevin M. GIBSON, of Cambridge, he has been charged with:

  • Theft Over $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Mischief – Destroys or damages property contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph, at a later date.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Akash RANA Was Arrested

(GUELPH – ERAMOSA, ON) -) On September 3, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m. a member of Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a blue sedan on Wellington Road 124, Guelph – Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, Akash RANA, 24-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous Operation contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Instrument for use in Copying Credit Cards – Possession contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possess – Credit Card Data contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

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Fatal Collision Near Rockwood

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On May 19, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Fourth Line, north of Highway 7. It was reported that a white pickup truck had left the roadway and that the single occupant was seriously injured.

OPP, Guelph/Eramosa Fire and Emergency Services Department and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service attend the scene however the driver, a 32-year-old from Lakehurst, was pronounced deceased at scene.

Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team attended the scene and is assisting with the investigation. The office of the Chief Coroner was notified and attended the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation and anyone with information related to it is asked to call 1-888-310-1122.

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Fatal Collision

(GUELPH, ON) – Members of the Mississauga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision.

On Sunday May 5, 2024 at approximately 3:30 a.m. were called to a two vehicle collision on Highway 401 Eastbound at Guelph Line, City of Milton. A 28 year-old from Milton was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes when she collided with sedan driven by a 22 year-old male from Brampton. The female driver, who was the lone occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male driver who was the lone occupant in his vehicle was transported to a Toronto area hospital in life threatening condition.

The OPP Highway Safety Division Traffic Support Unit is assisting with the investigation. The eastbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed between Highway 6 and Appleby Line.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the Mississauga OPP at 905-278-6131