On February 8, 2016 the Guelph Police investigated a reported road rage incident. It is alleged that at 11:20 a.m., the occupants of two vehicles on Paisley Road became involved in a verbal altercation. The vehicles continued onto the Hanlon Expressway and exited onto Willow Road when an object was thrown from one car at the other. Both vehicles pulled over, another verbal exchange took place when one male opened the passenger side door of the victim’s car and brandished scissors. The victim immediately left the area but was able to flag down a passing police car. Police spoke with all involved parties and arrested the male with the scissors.
An 18-year-old Guelph male has been charged with weapons dangerous and breach of YCJA probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on February 9, 2016.
Weapons – arrest
On February 8, 2016 at 10:01 a.m., the Guelph Police were called to a Quebec Street school after receiving the report that a male student had a collapsible baton. Police located the baton and a knife on the male and he was arrested.
A 16-year-old Guelph male has been charged with two counts of carry a concealed weapon and two counts of breach OIC undertaking. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Break and enter
On February 8, 2016 at 8:15 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Water Street school to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered a portable sometime over the weekend. No theft is reported but property damage was caused.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. Braga at 519-824-1212 at extension #7144. 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.
Attempt break and enter
On February 9, 2016 at 12:53 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Malcolm Road business to investigate an attempt break and enter. The culprit(s) broke a rear window and damaged the front door but no entry appears to have been gained.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. Drenters at 519-824-1212 at extension #7501. 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.
Car fires
On February 9, 2016 at 12:55 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Lewis Road business in response to the report of two cars on fire. Police arrived to find that two vehicles parked in a locked compound on the property were fully engulfed in flames. A third vehicle was also damaged due to its close proximity to the other cars. The Guelph Fire Department attended to deal with the fire.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst T. Van Iersel at 519-824-1212 at extension #7557. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Police incidents in the last 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 223 incidents in the past 24 hours. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.