Category: Guelph Police Service

Impaired Driving Arrest

On March 14^th, 2024, at 8:20pm, police observed an adult male purchase alcohol from a business in a commercial plaza located near the intersection of Paisley Road and Imperial Road South in the City of Guelph. The male proceeded to enter the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle with the alcohol and sat in the vehicle for several minutes before departing the plaza, failing to signal as he entered the roadway.

Police initiated a traffic stop and the male ultimately failed a roadside breath test on an Approved Screening Device. He was subsequently arrested.

A 43-year-old Guelph male has been charged with:
-Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus

His driver’s license was suspended for 90 days, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.

He will appear in court on March 26^th.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Stolen GMC Sierra And Miska Trailer

On March 14^th, 2024, just before 10:20am, a white 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD with a white 20-foot enclosed Miska trailer was taken from a job site located near the intersection of Wyndham Street South and York Road in the City of Guelph.

The keys had been left in the vehicle.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Special Constable Tim Jotham at 519-824-1212 ext. 7184, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to never leave keys inside an unattended motor vehicle.

Male Threatens Former Landlords

On March 11^th, 2024, at 8pm, an adult male attended a residence where he formerly rented a basement apartment located near the intersection of Paisley Road and Hanlon Parkway in the City of Guelph.

He proceeded to walk around the property and then yell that he was going to burn the house to the ground, before leaving the area.

On March 14^th, at 10:52am, police located the male walking in the downtown core, and he was subsequently arrested.

A 39-year-old Guelph male has been charged with:
-Uttering Threats
-Breach Probation

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing on March 15^th.Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 197

Break-in to storage containers

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a four-wheeler and other property was stolen from storage containers at an east-end business.

In the evening of March 12, 2024, officers were called to a business on Elizabeth Street. A Milton man who has a storage container on the property attended and found his lock had been cut off. Examination revealed a green 2014 Polaris Sportsman valued at approximately $8,000 was missing, as well as a generator, mountain bike and jewelry box.

A second storage container had also been entered, though the owner of that unit reported just a minor theft. Officers located a large hole which had been cut in a fence surrounding the storage yard.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Derek Vanden Enden at 519-824-1212, ext. 7107, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Break and Enter – Arrest

On January 29, 2024, the Guelph Police Service initiated an investigation into a commercial break and enter. A commercial establishment, located in the south end, had been broken into and several items vandalized. Estimated cost to the victim was $3000.

As a result of the subsequent investigation, three youths were identified as suspects. On the morning of March 13, 2024, two 14-year-old male youths were arrested and charged with break and enter.

A third suspect has not been located at this time. If you have any information about this incident, you can leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.  You can also call police at 519-824-1212.

Garage Fire

On March 13, 2024, at 4:45pm, the Guelph Police Service and the Guelph Fire Department were called to a north end residence for the report of a fire. A vehicle in a residential garage caught on fire and this spread to the house. The Guelph Fire Department was able to quickly extinguish the flames. Damage to the house is described as substantial.

There are no injuries in this incident. This fire is not considered suspicious.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 211

$10k in gear stolen from church

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $10,000 in sound equipment and other gear was stolen from a local church.

Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to a religious establishment in a commercial plaza near Willow Road and Dawson Road. Staff had arrived to find equipment including a sound mixing board, electronic drums, microphones, projectors, an amplifier and laptops missing.

The break-in occurred between the evening of March 6 and morning of March 10.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dylan Costello at 519-824-1212, ext. 7396, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Construction equipment stolen from roof

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $50,000 worth of specialized equipment was stolen from the roof of a south-end business.

Monday morning, staff of a local roofing company called police after arriving at a job site on Southgate Drive and discovering the theft. Equipment stolen included a hoist, large generator and tools. Due to the size and weight of the equipment stolen it is believed thieves would need a trailer as well as knowledge how to operate the equipment.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable John Hunt at 519-824-1212, ext. 7359, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Shoes stolen during break-in

The Guelph Police Service is looking for a thief with snazzy footwear after a break-in to a downtown home Tuesday morning.

Approximately 4 a.m. a resident near Surrey Street West and Dublin Street South called police. He had just put his garbage out and went upstairs to have a shower when he heard something downstairs.

He went to investigate and saw someone standing just inside the door holding several pairs of shoes. The complainant yelled at the person, who fled the area. They were described as approximately 5’8” and wearing a black varsity football jacket, red hoodie and dark pants. The shoes stolen included black Air Jordans with purple accents.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dylan Costello at 519-824-1212, ext. 7396, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Fatal house fire under investigation

On Monday morning, approximately 12:40 a.m. a 911 call was received regarding a house fire near Edinburgh Road South and Wilsonview Avenue.

Emergency responders attended the scene, and the Guelph Fire Department was able to put out the fire.  Sadly, two adult female residents of the home succumbed to injuries as a result of the fire. Two other occupants were able to escape and were treated at hospital for smoke inhalation and minor injuries. 

At this time the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office has been contacted and will be investigating with the assistance of the Guelph Police Service and the Guelph Fire Department.  This investigation is ongoing.

Off-duty officer foils theft

A man and woman face theft and drug charges after an off-duty Guelph Police Service officer foiled a significant theft Saturday.

Approximately 3:15 p.m. the officer was shopping at the business on Woodlawn Road West when he saw a man leaving with more than $2,600 in product. He approached the man as he was loading the items into a car and placed him under arrest for theft. The man initially provided a false name.

On-duty officers arrived a short time later and continued the arrest of the man and a woman who was sitting in the driver’s seat. A search of the vehicle revealed quantities of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, psilocybin and fentanyl as well as digital scales, drug paraphernalia and multiple cellphones.

A 36-year-old man and 25-year-old woman, both from London, are charged with theft under $5,000, possessing stolen property and possession for the purpose of trafficking. The man is also charged with obstructing police and was held for a bail hearing Monday. The woman will appear in court April 26.

Bank accounts opened in false names

A Brampton man faces a number of charges after opening bank accounts in two separate false names Friday.

Police were called to the TD Canada Trust branch on Paisley Road after a customer opened an account using a Republic of Liberia passport. Staff were suspicious of the man and called police. The man left quickly but was stopped and arrested a short distance away. Investigation revealed he had opened another account earlier in the day at a different TD branch using a Republic of Malawi passport.

A search of the man’s vehicle revealed identification documents and banking cards in six different names.

A 29-year-old Brampton man faces several fraud-related charges. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court April 19.

Two arrests at RIDE, third driver flees

Two motorists were arrested for impaired driving during weekend RIDE spot checks, while a third is wanted for fleeing.

Guelph Police Service officers conducted RIDE checks at multiple locations on the weekend to check for impaired drivers. A 23-year-old Brampton man and 51-year-old Durham man were each arrested for impaired driving. The Durham man is also charged with refusing to provide a breath sample. Both drivers had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

Approximately 12:05 a.m. Saturday, officers were set up near Gordon Street and Waterloo Avenue when an officer spoke to the driver of a white SUV and detected an odour of alcohol. The driver was asked to pull to the side of the road to conduct a breath test, but instead sped away.

Another officer patrolling in the area saw the SUV running several stop lights and nearly colliding with other vehicles. The investigation to identify the driver is ongoing.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Arrest for assaulting protester

A Guelph man has been arrested for assaulting a right to life protester.

Just after 6 p.m. last Thursday, a man in his 60s was standing near Woolwich Street and Eramosa Road with a sign when he was approached by a second man. The second man stared at him for some time and then stepped very close to him before punching the protester in the side of the head, knocking his glasses off.

The suspect was located downtown Friday evening and arrested. A 49-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault. He will appear in court April 23.