“Give the Kids a Brake”
City of Guelph students are not the only ones preparing for the first day back at school this week.
The Guelph Police Service will be dedicating resources to area schools as part of the 2016 “GIVE THE KIDS A BRAKE” traffic safety initiative. During the week of September 5, 2016 officers will be deployed both at and near schools to encourage both motorists and pedestrians to comply with the “rules of the road.”
In addition to speed enforcement in designated school zones, officers will be assisting City of Guelph By Law officers in monitoring parking activities at area schools. Illegally parked cars can cause visual obstructions and traffic congestion that has the potential to endanger students, school patrollers/crossing guards and other motorists.
Parents are encouraged to walk their kids to school, but if it is necessary to drive, ensure that parking or stopping takes place in designated areas.
Officers will be issuing parking infraction notices in school zones.
Do your part to help us create safe environments in our designated school zones by obeying all traffic signs!
Additional road safety campaigns will continue over the upcoming weeks. Remember to slow down in the school zones and obey the rules of the road.
Police patrol leads to two arrests
On September 5, 2016 at 11:21 p.m., the Guelph Police were on patrol on Woodlawn Road West and observed a U-haul truck in a motel parking lot with a male and female rummaging through the vehicle. Investigation determined that both were wanted on warrants and they were arrested. Further investigation determined that the U-haul had been reported stolen. A subsequent search of the two discovered small quantities of Hydromorphine and Marihuana.
A 39-year-old Guelph female has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of a controlled substance and two counts of breach of recognizance. She has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on September 6, 2016.
A 27-year-old Guelph male has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, breach of probation and theft of motor vehicle. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on September 6, 2016.
Stolen car – arrest
On September 3, 2016 at 11:06 a.m., the Guelph Police observed a Pontiac Grand Am leaving a Doyle Drive residence. A police query showed this vehicle had been reported stolen on August 28, 2016. A traffic stop was conducted and as the officer was speaking with the female driver she put the car into reverse and at a high rate of speed accelerated mounting the curb. She then accelerated again in reverse mounting another curb and hitting mailboxes which caused her to stop. She was then arrested without further incident.
Catherine Woodruff, 32 years of Guelph has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000. Flight from police, dangerous driving and two counts of breach of probation. She was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with drive – no licence.
Stolen cars
On September 5, 2016 at 8:22 a.m. the Guelph Police received reports of three stolen vehicles taken from driveways overnight. A 2012 white Honda Pilot was taken from Borland Drive and two cars were taken from a driveway on Carroll Crescent, a red 2014 Mazda 3 and a white 2016 Honda Civic.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Guelph Police at 519-824-1212. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Impaired driver arrested
On September 5, 2016 at 12:01 a.m., the Guelph Police observed a motor vehicle driving erratically and a traffic stop was conducted on Wellington Street. The male driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol and he was arrested. A subsequent search discovered a small quantity of marihuana.
Chad Williams, 29 years of Bradford has been charged with impaired driving, drive over 80mg and possession of a controlled substance. He will appear in court on September 16, 2016.
Impaired driver arrested
On September 3, 2016 at 8:57 p.m., the Guelph Police received the report of a possible impaired driver on Victoria Road South. The vehicle was located on Auden Road. Police spoke with the male driver and determined him to be impaired by alcohol and he was arrested.
Patrick Conohan, 52 years of Guelph has been charged with impaired driving and drive over 80mg. He will appear in court on September 20, 2016.
Break and enter
On September 4, 2016 at 8:14 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Scottsdale Drive business to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) forced entry to a shed on the property and stole several hundred dollars’ worth of energy drinks.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Atwal at 519-824-1212 at extension #7436. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Break and enter
On September 4, 2016 at 11:58 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Hyland Road residence to investigate a break and enter. The resident returned home to find damage to the back door. A theft of electronics is reported.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst R. Towlson at 519-824-1212 at extension #7158. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Break and enter
On September 3, 2016 at 12:20 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Hands Drive residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the open garage and stole a bike sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The bike is described as a green 24 speed Marinoni touring bike.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst A. Bell-Davies at 519-824-1212 at extension #7449. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Break and enter
On September 4, 2016 at 3:19 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Clair Road East residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the garage and stole musical equipment. They also left behind a duffel bag filled with needles.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Atwal at 519-824-1212 at extension #7436. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Theft from cars
Over the weekend the Guelph Police received four reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Farquar Street, Reid Court, Grange Street and multiple company vehicles from a Dawson Road business.
This crime is easily avoided by locking your cars, keeping valuables out of sight or removed from your vehicle and parked in a well-lit and visible area where possible. If you do fall victim to this crime, please report using the Guelph Police CopLogic online reporting system. You can find this on the Guelph Police website under Online Reporting. You can also check out recent theft from car locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Road safety enforcement over the weekend
September 3 – In the area of Woodlawn Road East from 9:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. – 8 tickets issued.
September 5 – In the area of Victoria Road at Brunswick lane from 3:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – 5 tickets issued.
Police incidents from September 3 to September 6 at 8:00 a.m.
The Guelph Police were involved in 641 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
Vehicle Fire at 420 Elizabeth Street
release courtesy Guelph Fire department
On September 5, 2016, shortly before noon, the Guelph Fire Department received approximately eighteen 911 calls reporting a plume of thick black smoke and explosions at a self-storage facility located at 420 Elizabeth Street. On arrival, a large truck was found in a loading dock at the rear of the building, fully engulfed in flames. The truck was being used to mix and apply spray foam insulation. The fire was intense and required a prolonged application of water to extinguish the fire. The runoff remained in the loading dock area and was collected and transported to a facility for treatment.
There was no danger to nearby residents. A worker on scene was assessed by paramedics and fortunately, no treatment was required. There were no injuries to firefighters.
The cause of the fire could not be determined because of the extensive damage to the truck. A damage estimate is not available because some water flowed into the building and may have damaged materials stored in lockers near the loading dock.
Other agencies on scene were Guelph Police Service, Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Service, Environmental Protection Officer for the City, Union Gas and Guelph Hydro.