There are 145,000 stories in the Royal City, and this is some of them. Looking at a week’s worth of media releases from the Guelph Police Service, there’s a lot going on in our little city crime-wise speaking, so let’s run down some of the charges, issues, and requests for information from the Guelph Police Service over the last seven days.
***Please note that not all offenses and police calls are reported in the daily Guelph Police media release.
Assault
A 29-year-old Guelph man was charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and four counts of breaching court orders on Thursday after two men were stabbed Wednesday night at a home near Yarmouth and Woolwich. Several people were visiting the home at the time. The assailant was not personally known to either victim, and both were admitted to Guelph General Hospital in stable condition.
A 39-year-old Guelph man was arrested for assault after one dad headbutted another dad on Thursday morning after a dispute about parking at their childrens’ school.
A 55-year-old Guelph woman and her 27-year-old daughter were both charged with assault and uttering threats for an incident on May 25 in a west end apartment building. The suspects followed the victim out of the elevator after getting into an argument and the victim started recording. She was assaulted and threatened by both women.
Break-Ins
Nothing to report
Drugs
A 36-year-old Guelph man was charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and seven counts of breaching court orders. On Tuesday morning, a man was seen exiting a taxi near Paisley and Imperial who was known to be wanted in another jurisdiction. He was placed under arrest, and a search revealed quantities of meth, fentanyl and cocaine as well as cash, a can of bear spray and a machete inside his pant leg.
A 38-year-old Guelph woman was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possessing a controlled substance and four counts of breaching court orders on Monday night. Officers identified her as being wanted for failing to appear in court on previous drug charges, and a search revealed a quantity of fentanyl, seven pipes contaminated with drug residue, a scale and two phones.
Fraud
Police are raising awareness of several recent reports of residents being pressured into contracting home repairs which they possibly do not need. Most commonly, older residents have reported being approached by supposed representatives of a roofing company and told there are issues with their roof or chimney. The residents are told the repairs are required urgently and are pressured to authorize the work. In one case, a woman in the Old University area reported she paid a company $3,500 cash as a deposit for roof work, and was then told it would cost another $14,000 to fix the chimney. The $3,500 deposit was not returned.
Residents are urged to be very cautious when hiring companies for home repairs, especially if receiving an unsolicited offer or asked to pay the full cost in advance. So…
- Be suspicious of any unsolicited offers or claims from unknown individuals
- Obtain at least three quotes from reputable companies before entering a contract.
- Check online reviews, licenses and Better Business Bureau ratings before hiring any contractor. Also consider asking for references.
- Take your time to read and understand any contract before signing, and never feel pressured to make an immediate decision. Speak to family members or a trusted friend to see if they express any concerns.
- Consult with your insurance company about coverage and ensure the contractor is working in compliance with your policy.
If you think you might be a victim of any fraud, call the Guelph Police Non-Emergency line is 519-824-5154, or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online attheir website.
Impaired Driving
A 68-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after he was found passed out in his vehicle approximately 600 metres from home.
A 43-year-old Michigan man was charged with impaired driving in connection with an April collision outside a south-end hotel. A driver was trying to enter the hotel parking lot when he lost control and struck a light post. He was transported to hospital for treatment, but it was determined he would not be able to understand his rights due to his injuries and was not arrested at that time. A blood test has since revealed that he had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system.
Theft
On Tuesday a 26-year-old Brampton woman was arrested for robbery and wearing a disguise while committing an offence in connection with a robbery in March at a north end store in which a handgun was used. The investigation is ongoing. The outstanding suspects were described as:
- Black male, dark complexion, 5’10”, heavy build, yellow zip-up hoodie, black Nike balaclava, black pants, black gloves
- Black male, lighter complexion, 6’, slim build, long black hair, blue hoodie under yellow vest, black pants, blue shoes
- Black male, dark complexion, 5’8” to 5’10” with a slim build, black North Face windbreaker, grey track pants, black shoes, black duffel bag
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Scott Carroll of the General Investigations Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7489, or email swcarroll [at] guelphpolice.ca.
On May 29, staff of the Shoppers Drug Mart store near Gordon and Clair reported a man inside the store that they believed had been involved in two earlier thefts, including nearly $1,300 in cosmetics stolen on April 15, and $1,200 stolen on May 4. No theft occurred May 29 as it is believed the man realized staff were watching him and left the store. He is described as having tanned skin, 5’10”, 200 pounds with dark hair. Staff saw him getting into a grey Dodge Caravan. If you have any information, call Constable Todd Van Iersel at 519-824-1212, ext. 7557, or email tvaniersel [at] guelphpolice.ca.
On Wednesday morning, a resident near Paisley and Candlewood went outside to find a window broken on their car and approximately $1,500 worth of tools missing. If you have any information call Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, ext. 7570, or email jschleen [at] guelphpolice.ca.
An employee of a company based on Laird Road reported a van parked in their lot was entered. Tools including a Honda generator, circular saw and impact driver with a total estimated value of $6,000 to $7,000 were stolen. The complainant believes he saw some of the tools listed for sale in Peel Region. If you have any information call Constable Kelly Uskin at 519-824-1212, ext. 7599, or email kuskin [at] guelphpolice.ca.
At approximately 7:40 pm an officer patrolling near Speedvale and Delhi was waved down by a man reporting he was robbed. He said he went downtown to pick someone up when another man – who is known to him – got into the vehicle and demanded payment of a debt. They drove to the area of that intersection where the other man removed the car keys and the victim’s phone and fled. A short time later the suspect returned to the area and took the vehicle, which was located by police in a nearby parking lot. The suspect is known to police but could not be located. The investigation is ongoing.
Police are continuing to investigate after three males – one armed with a hammer – robbed a west-end business Friday afternoon. Just before 5 pm last Friday, three men entered a business on Silvercreek Parkway North, locking the door behind them. They went behind the counter, removing several phones as well as cash from the register. The lone employee was not physically injured.
They were described as:
- Black male, black sweater with the hood up, black pants, black shoes, blue gloves, black medical mask
- Black male, dark grey pants, black and red gloves, black shoes with white soles, white medical mask, carrying a hammer
- Black male, light grey sweater, black pants, black shoes, black and yellow gloves, balaclava
They were seen entering a black vehicle believed to be a Honda Civic with tinted windows. If you have any information, or recognize these men, call Detective Sergeant Brandon MacKenzie at 519-824-1212, ext. 7202, or email bmackenzie[at] guelphpolice.ca.
Last Friday, two Scarborough youths – now aged 17 and 15 – were arrested for theft under $5,000, assault to resist arrest and wearing a disguise while committing an offence for an August 2024 robbery at an east end grocery store.
Theft (Auto)
On Wednesday morning, a resident near Watson and Starwood awoke to find her 2018 Ford F250 missing from the parking lot. About two hours later she called back to report she had located the truck parked on a nearby street. It had been ransacked but nothing appeared to be missing. If you have any information call Sergeant Chris Probst at 519-824-1212, ext. 7296, or email cprobst [at] guelphpolice.ca.
Traffic
At approximately 10:45 am, police were called about an erratic driver near Speedvale and Woolwich who was swerving all over the road and then sped through a plaza, nearly hitting a cyclist. Officers located the car but the driver sped over a curb and through a red light, cutting off several other cars. He was not pursued in the interest of public safety. The driver is known to police and the investigation is ongoing.
A 42-year-old Guelph man was charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision and careless driving on Monday after a Sunday collision where a delivery truck was struck by a black Hyundai SUV near Paisley and Edinburgh. Members of the public made police aware that the SUV was in a parking lot on Willow Road after a media release. (See photo above.)
Other Notes
At approximately 11:45 pm last Saturday, emergency services were called to Royal City Park, where they located five active fires in City garbage containers along a footpath between Gordon and McCrae. Four of the plastic bins had completely melted. If you have any information call Detective Constable Cecilia Hudecki at 519-824-1212, ext. 7215, or email chudecki [at] guelphpolice.ca.
Last Saturday, a 33-year-old man was arrested by another police service in northern Ontario and charged with public mischief for a swatting incident on December 27. Police received a call from a man claiming he was being held at gunpoint at an address on Cole Road. Several officers, including members of the Tactics and Rescue Unit, responded to the address with guns drawn. A woman was home alone and the call was deemed to be a hoax while thee caller ended up being the resident’s former partner.
The Guelph Police Service has determined there was no criminal intent after an incident last week in which two children believed they were being followed by a woman. Officers have since identified and spoken to the children. It appears the woman was simply walking on the same trail and the children misinterpreted her intentions. The investigation has been closed.
Total calls for service last week: 1,669
If you have any information about the crimes or incidents mentioned above, you can also call Guelph Wellington Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or post online at csgw.tips.
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