Female Arrested After Residential Break In
On December 19th, 2024, at 10:49am, the Guelph Police Service received a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence located near the intersection of Downey Road and Hanlon Parkway in the City of Guelph.
An adult female attempted to enter the front door of the residence. Once unsuccessful, she then broke into a shed attached to the back of the residence.
At 11:12am, police located the female hiding a short distance away and she was subsequently arrested.
A search incident to arrest revealed various pieces of property stolen from the shed including a plastic ground sprinkler head, fuel stabilizer solution and landscaping fabric.
Further investigation revealed that the female had damaged various pieces of property around the outside of the residence including an underground water sprinkler irrigation system, gas meter and eaves trough.
A 36-year-old Guelph female has been charged with:
-Break, Enter Dwelling House With Intent To Commit Indictable Offence
-Mischief Under $5,000
-Theft Under $5,000
She will appear in court on January 28th, 2025.
Roommate Altercation Results In Arrest
On December 19th, 2024, an adult male engaged in a disagreement over text messages with his adult female roommate while they were inside their residence located near the intersection of Kortright Road West and Edinburgh Road South in the City of Guelph.
The male was displeased with how the female takes care of her cat.
At 10pm, the female was in the kitchen doing dishes, when the male walked in and spit water in her face. A verbal argument ensued, and other roommates attended the kitchen to intervene.
The Guelph Police Service was then contacted.
Once police were on scene, the male was subsequently arrested.
A 40-year-old Guelph male has been charged with Assault.
He will appear in court on February 4th, 2025.
Male Facing Numerous Charges After Collision
On December 19th, 2024, at 11:35pm, an adult male was driving a motor vehicle near the intersection of Downey Road and Niska Road in the City of Guelph.
After driving past the entrance to his residential driveway, he stopped in the middle of roadway, and began reversing, ultimately striking a motor vehicle behind him, and causing significant damage to the front bumper.
He then drove away, and the Guelph Police Service was contacted.
After driving around the area streets for several minutes, the male returned to his residential driveway, parked the vehicle, and entered the residence.
At 11:47pm, police spoke with the male outside his residence. Police then attempted to arrest the male, and a struggle ensued with the male initially resisting. He was ultimately restrained and arrested.
A 68-year-old Guelph male has been charged with:
-Operation While Impaired
-Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus
-Fail To Stop After Accident
-Assault Police With Intent To Resist Arrest
He will appear in court on February 4th, 2025.
Please note the involved officer attended to the Guelph General Hospital where he was diagnosed with a sprained thumb and minor lacerations to his head. He was treated and released.
Multiple Driving Complaints & Motor Vehicle Collisions
Over the past 24 hours the Guelph Police Service received reports of five driving complaints and five motor vehicle collisions occurring throughout the City of Guelph.
The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to slow down and follow the rules of the road to help ensure everyone arrives to their destination safely.Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 220