Category: Guelph Police Service

Robbery charge after clerk assaulted

A Guelph man faces a robbery charge after a convenience store clerk was assaulted and had product stolen Monday.

Approximately 7:40 a.m. police were called to a business near Gordon Street and Wellington Street East. A male had asked for cigarettes before attempting to go around the counter to the employee area.

When the female clerk tried to stop him, the male shoved her and snatched the cigarettes from her hand. The clerk was not physically injured.

Officers responded minutes later and located the male nearby holding the stolen cigarettes. A 29-year-old Guelph man is charged with robbery and breaching probation. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Teen hit by car then charged

A teenage girl got hit by a car and handed a ticket Monday morning.

Approximately 9:20 a.m. emergency services received a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at Victoria Road North and Eastview Road. A 17-year-old Guelph girl was transported to hospital for treatment of a minor head injury.

She was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with disobeying a Don’t Walk signal.

Driver charged after collision with fire truck

A driver was charged Monday afternoon after colliding with a fire truck.

Just before 4:30 p.m. police were called to Victoria Road North and Speedvale Avenue East where a Ford Escape collided with the emergency vehicle. The 18-year-old driver of the Escape sustained minor injuries.

The Escape driver was charged with failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 226

Knife pulled on bar staff

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a male armed with a knife lunged at the doorman of a Guelph business.

Approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday police were called to a business on Silvercreek Parkway South. A male had twice attended the business but was denied entry as he did not have any identification. He returned a third time, pulling out a knife and lunging at the staff member, who was able to move out of the way and was not physically injured.

The suspect fled on foot and was last seen running eastbound on Waterloo Avenue. He was described as a black male, 5’7” with a thin build and wearing a light-coloured windbreaker with dark shoulders, dark pants, a black baseball cap and a medical mask. While checking the area officers recovered a black knife with duct tape around the handle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Bernardus Ptok at 519-824-1212, ext. 7552, 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.

Man injured with explosive, arrested

A Guelph man is facing a criminal charge after he reportedly injured himself with an explosive device.

Sunday morning, police were called to Guelph General Hospital regarding a patient who was being treated for hand injuries. Investigation determined he had made a small explosive device, which went off and caused his injuries.

Through investigation officers located the suspected detonation location near the Eramosa River at the end of Waterworks Place. No other injuries were reported.

A 27-year-old Guelph man is charged with possessing an explosive device. He will appear in court May 24.

Three girls charged with robbery

Three teenage girls are charged with robbery after a fourth was beaten up and had her phone stolen Friday night.

Approximately 10:20 p.m. police were called to a business on Speedvale Avenue East. A 15-year-old girl reported she met up with another girl nearby, but then two other girls arrived and all three assaulted her by spitting on her, knocking her to the ground and kicking her. It is believed one of the girls recorded the assault.

The victim’s phone was taken and smashed on the ground before the assailants fled. The victim declined medical attention.

Three girls aged 17, 16 and 14 have been arrested and charged with robbery. They were released with court dates in May.

Driver arrested after fleeing collision

A Puslinch male faces dangerous driving and other charges after fleeing a collision in Guelph Friday evening.

Approximately 6:45 p.m. a woman was slowing for stopped traffic on Speedvale Avenue West at Edinburgh Road North when her car was struck from behind. The other driver then switched lanes, mounted a curb and drove across the grass before fleeing the scene.

Investigation led to the identity of a suspect. Shortly after midnight, police were called for a disturbance outside a Woodlawn Road West business. One of the males involved in a physical altercation was the driver from the earlier hit and run and he was arrested.

A 35-year-old Puslinch man is charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision and driving while suspended. He will appear in court May 24.

Trespassing leads to criminal charges

Attempting to avoid a trespassing ticket led to criminal charges for a Guelph man who attempted to punch a police officer.

Approximately 3:15 p.m. Sunday a member of the Guelph Police Service was on foot patrol downtown when he spotted a male entering a business and knew him to be banned. The officer escorted the male from the business and intended to issue a ticket under the Trespass to Property Act.

The male became irate and tried to walk away. When the officer tried to stop him the male turned and attempted to punch the officer in the head. He was taken to the ground and arrested.

A 28-year-old Guelph man is charged with assaulting police and two counts of breaching a probation order. He will appear in court May 31.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 599

Police looking for suspicious male

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a male was twice observed recording into a woman’s apartment.

Approximately 9:40 a.m. Thursday, a woman in her 30s reported a man outside her unit near Eastview Road and Starwood Drive who appeared to be recording through her bedroom and living room windows. She went outside with her dog and appeared to startle the man, who walked through a garden and entered another nearby building.

The complainant advised of a similar incident a month earlier during which a neighbour caught the male on video. He is described as Asian, approximately 60, 5’3” and wearing a grey sweater, black sweatpants and a baseball cap.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Joel Yip Chuck at 519-824-1212, ext. 7556, 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.

Tools stolen from garage

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $800 worth of tools were stolen from a residential garage Thursday evening.

Approximately 7:20 p.m., a resident of Waterloo Avenue near Alma Street South called police to report his neighbour had seen a male leaving the victim’s garage carrying power tools. The suspect was described as an older white male, approximately 5’8” and wearing a black and grey windbreaker, blue jeans and a blue backpack. He walked hunched over.

Tools including a saw, two drills and batteries were reported stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Chris Bush at 519-824-1212, ext. 7148, 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.

Passed out male arrested for impaired

A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after he was found Thursday morning passed out in a running vehicle.

Approximately 8:40 a.m. police were called to a plaza near Gordon Street and Wellington Street after staff of a business reported a male had been asleep in a vehicle for three hours.

Officers arrived and spoke to the male, who had poor concentration and slow movements. He was observed to be trying to hide a small baggie containing prescription tranquilizers.

The male was arrested and transported to the police station, where an officer trained in drug recognition determined the male’s ability to operate a vehicle was impaired.

A 22-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired operation. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and his father’s vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court May 21.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 242

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three young girls were approached Wednesday evening by a woman who offered them bicycles.

Just before 6 p.m., three 10-year-old girls were walking in the area of Delaware Avenue and Mohawk Drive when they were approached by a woman. She told the girls they were pretty and that she had new bicycles in her backyard they could have, pointing generally across the street. The girls continued walking to one girl’s house as the woman followed them.

The woman was described as white, approximately 30, tall and thin with blonde hair in a tight bun, missing teeth and a birthmark or tattoo over her right eye. She was wearing a dress or sweater and covered her eyes with her hands while she spoke.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jillian Crawford-Bourke at 519-824-1212, ext. 7583, email her 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.

Impaired arrest following collision

A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving by a drug following a collision Wednesday morning.

Approximately 11:25 a.m. several witnesses called to report a parked vehicle being struck on Westwood Road. A Guelph Police Service officer on patrol came across the collision scene moments later and saw a man exit the suspect vehicle to observe the damage before getting back in and parking his car.

The officer spoke to the man, who was showing signs of impairment and appeared confused. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where an officer trained in drug recognition determined his ability to operate a vehicle was impaired.

Investigation revealed the man is prohibited from driving due to an earlier impaired driving conviction.

A 64-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and driving while prohibited. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 45 days. He will appear in court May 24.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and controlled substances responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or drugs, 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 truck recovered in Guelph

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a truck stolen from Breslau was recovered in the city’s south end.

Just before 10 a.m. Wednesday, the owner of the 2016 Volvo truck, which was reported stolen last Friday, called police to report it had been located at an address on Southgate Drive. It had a trailer attached which did not belong to the owner of the truck.

Anyone with information about the truck is asked to call Constable Melissa Anthony at 519-824-1212, ext. 7487, email her 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.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 212

Teen arrested for robbery, assaults

A 13-year-old boy faces robbery and assault with a weapon charges following two separate incidents Tuesday evening.

Approximately 8:20 p.m. a man and woman were walking on Scottsdale Drive near Wilsonview Avenue when they were approached by two youths. One of the youths spat at the woman but missed.

After a brief exchange of words the victims became concerned due to the youths’ erratic behaviour and started to walk away. The same youth who had spat at them then began throwing rocks at the victims as they ran from the area.

Approximately 20 minutes later another adult male was walking in the area of Stone Road West and Scottsdale Drive when the same teen approached and asked for his shoes. The victim tried to ignore him and keep walking but was punched in the back of the head while the teen continued to demand his sneakers.

Officers arrived a short time later and arrested the suspect inside a nearby business where he had followed the victim.

A 13-year-old Guelph boy is charged with attempted robbery, assault with a weapon and two counts of assault. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

$10k in tools stolen from trailer

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $10,000 worth of tools were stolen from a trailer in the south end.

Tuesday morning, officers were called to an address on Southgate Drive. The victim reported he parked his trailer at a business overnight and returned in the morning to find the door had been pried open and his tools stolen.

Video surveillance showed two people arriving at the address approximately 4:25 a.m. in a dark blue Chevrolet Suburban. The tools were loaded into the SUV, which drove away a few minutes later. A similar Suburban was reported stolen from a north-end business during the same time period, but it is not known if the incidents are related.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Mike Nixon at 519-824-1212, ext. 7028, 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.

Woman arrested following break-in

A Guelph woman has been arrested following a weekend break-in during which a large bowel movement was left in the victims’ toilet.

Just after 4 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a home on Edinburgh Road South. The owners had gone out approximately three hours earlier and came home to find several windows had been smashed.

Property including prescription medication, clothing, sunglasses and heirloom jewelry and coins were reported missing. The suspect also left behind property including clothing, boots and a credit card. Video surveillance captured the suspect leaving the home pulling a suitcase full of property.

On Tuesday officers on foot patrol downtown located a female wearing some of the stolen clothing. A search revealed stolen property including jewelry and coins.

A 22-year-old Guelph woman is charged with break and enter and possessing stolen property. She will appear in court May 24.

Impaired charge after Tesla rear-ended

A Guelph man faces an impaired driving charge after a Tesla was rear-ended while stopped at a red light Tuesday night.

Just before 10 p.m. police were called to Stone Road West and the Hanlon Expressway. The victim was stopped behind another vehicle when it was struck from behind, causing significant damage. No serious injuries were reported.

Officers arrived and spoke to the other driver, who had a strong odour of alcohol on his breath and was showing clear signs of impairment. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests confirmed he had more than three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 30-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle, which is registered to his girlfriend who was also present, was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court April 23.

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.

Officer assaulted during arrest

A Guelph man faces several charges after spitting in the face of a Guelph Police Service officer Friday morning.

Approximately 11:30 a.m. police were called for a disturbance at an address near Willow Road and Dawson Road during which a woman was threatened and struck in the head with a coffee cup.

A man left the residence but returned a short time later and was placed under arrest. While being escorted to a cruiser, the man turned and spat at officers, hitting one in the mouth area.

A 37-year-old Guelph man is charged with uttering threats, assault with a weapon, assaulting police, theft under $5,000 and disobeying a court order. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court May 7.

Drug, weapons charge after arrest on warrant

A Guelph man faces several drug and weapons charges after being arrested for missing a court date.

Just before 1:30 p.m. Friday, officers patrolling downtown spotted a male known to be wanted for failing to appear in court in February. He was placed under arrest on the outstanding warrant, and a search revealed quantities of suspected crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, crack cocaine and hydromorphone pills, as well as cash, pepper spray and a spring-activated knife.

A 44-year-old Guelph man is charged with four counts of possessing controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking, possessing a prohibited weapon, failing to appear in court and failing to comply with a release order. He was held for a bail hearing Monday.

House entered while owners out

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a home was entered Saturday while the owners had gone out.

Just after 4 p.m. police were called to a home near Edinburgh Road South and Waterloo Avenue. The owners had gone out approximately three hours earlier and came home to find several windows had been smashed.

Property including prescription medication, clothing and an Audi key fob were reported missing. The suspect also left behind property including clothing, boots and a credit card.

The stolen property is valued at approximately $500 to $1,000 while damage is estimated at $2,000 to $4,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dakota Dakins at 519-824-1212, ext. 7277, 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.

Speeding leads to impaired charge

A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after he was stopped for speeding early Sunday.

Approximately 1:10 a.m. a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was conducting speed enforcement on Victoria Road North when he clocked a vehicle travelling 76 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped and the officer noted an odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath.

After failing a roadside test the driver was arrested and transported to the police station, where further testing confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 30-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and speeding. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court April 26.

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.

Robbery charge after staff assaulted

A Guelph woman faces a robbery charge after an employee of a north-end business was assaulted while trying to stop a shoplifter.

Saturday evening, an employee of a Woodlawn Road West business observed a woman concealing items in her purse and followed her as she attempted to leave the store. He stopped her as she was about to exit, but the woman punched him several times and fled on foot. The employee was not injured.

Officers located her walking nearby and placed her under arrest. A search of her property revealed approximately $170 worth of stolen property in her backpack.

A 47-year-old Guelph woman is charged with robbery. She will appear in court June 7.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 683

Weapons charge after arrest on warrant

A Guelph man faces weapons and other charges after he was arrested Thursday on an outstanding warrant.Just after 8 a.m., Guelph Police Service officers were conducting foot patrols at an address on Woolwich Street near Speedvale Avenue. They located a male in a common area packing property into bags.Investigation determined the male was wanted for missing a court date last month. He was arrested following a brief foot pursuit and during a search officers located an open folding knife tucked into his shoe.A 54-year-old Guelph man is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, failing to appear in court and two counts of breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Friday. 

Hamilton woman arrested in Guelph break-in spree

A Hamilton woman facing more than a dozen charges related to a string of residential break-ins in Guelph last month has been arrested.On March 24, four residences in south Guelph were entered in the early morning hours while the owners were sleeping. An Audi SUV was stolen from one of the homes, and property from the Audi was later discovered near an abandoned Toyota SUV which had been stolen during a break-in at a Hamilton home.Members of the Guelph Police Break Enter Auto Theft Unit conducted an investigation that led them to a Hamilton address where two parties were observed in the stolen Audi. That information was passed onto Hamilton Police Service who continued the investigation. On March 27 members of the Hamilton Police Service stopped the vehicle and arrested the two occupants.A 30-year-old Hamilton man and 33-year-old Hamilton woman face a long list of charges in several jurisdictions.On Thursday evening the woman turned herself in to Guelph Police and was arrested for four counts of break and enter, four counts of wearing a disguise while committing an offence, theft of a motor vehicle, possessing stolen property over $5,000 and three counts of unauthorized use of a credit card. She was held for a bail hearing Friday.Her co-accused is still in custody in another jurisdiction and will eventually be returned to face the Guelph charges. 

Stolen pickup recovered in Guelph

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a stolen pickup was recovered in the north end.Wednesday evening officers were dispatched to the area of Eramosa and Hyland roads after a witness reported a suspicious vehicle. Investigation revealed the white Ford pickup had been stolen from a business in Guelph-Eramosa Township. Tools believed to be stolen from the same business were located in the bed of the truck.Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Melissa Anthony at 519-824-1212, ext. 7487, email her 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. Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 220

Arrest made in illegal gambling investigation

A Milton man faces charges after officers raided businesses in Guelph and Kitchener involved in illegal gaming.

In January, the Guelph Police Service received information from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission about a supposed convenience store in the west end selling illegal lottery tickets. The business was reportedly associated with a website which offered games with names similar to legitimate OLG lottery games.

Investigation determined the business offered no product for sale but had a back room where users could access lottery games via tablets. A second location in downtown Kitchener was also identified.

On Wednesday, search warrants were executed at both locations. Several gaming machines, tablets, lottery receipts and other offence-related property were seized.

A 26-year-old Milton man was arrested at the Guelph location and charged under the Criminal Code with keeping a common gaming house and allowing the registering of bets. He will appear in court May 17.

A 20-year-old Waterloo man was initially arrested on the same charges at the Kitchener location, but was released unconditionally after it was determined he had worked at the business less than two days and believed it to be a legitimate convenience store. The investigation is ongoing.

Pickup stolen in Guelph recovered in Montreal

A Ram pickup stolen from the south end of Guelph last month was one of nearly 600 vehicles recovered during a massive joint operation as they were awaiting export from Canada.

Since December, the investigation dubbed Project Vector resulted in nearly 400 shipping containers being inspected and 598 stolen vehicles recovered. Project Vector was led by the OPP’s Provincial Auto Theft and Towing Team and the Canadian Border Services Agency.

One of the recovered vehicles – a black 2022 Ram pickup – was stolen during the early-morning hours of March 1 from a driveway near Victoria Road South and MacAlister Boulevard. It was one of two newer Rams stolen from the same neighbourhood that morning. The other remains outstanding.

Man arrested for defrauding former employer

A Kitchener man faces several charges related to defrauding his former employer.

On March 25, a loss prevention officer from a business on Stone Road West contacted the Guelph Police Service to report several fraudulent transactions by a former employee. Between November and January, several items were purchased from locations in Waterloo Region or Guelph.

The price tags were then attached to less expensive items and returned to a different store for a refund. As a former employee the accused had knowledge of the stores’ return system as well as details included on receipts. In total the company was defrauded of approximately $1,800.

A 28-year-old Kitchener man turned himself in to Guelph Police Wednesday and faces seven counts of fraud under $5,000. He will appear in court May 14. He wil

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 205