GPS Daily Update 18Aug2025

Four arrested after male jumped

Four people have been arrested after a Guelph man was lured to a park and attacked Friday night.

Just after 11 p.m., Guelph Police received reports of an injured man in the downtown area. A short time later police located the 18-year-old at Guelph General Hospital and observed several injuries, including a large laceration on his head.

He explained he was lured to Exhibition Park to meet with a female, but when he arrived he was beaten up by three other people and had his watch stolen. The parties are all known to each other.

An 18-year-old Guelph man, 17-year-old Guelph girl and 16-year-old Guelph boy are all charged with assault causing bodily harm. The 16-year-old is also charged with theft under $5,000. The 15-year-old girl who arranged the meet-up is charged with being a party to assault causing bodily harm. All were released with upcoming court dates.

Drug charges following theft investigation

A Guelph man faces several drug charges after what began as a theft investigation.

Early Saturday afternoon police were investigating a stolen cellphone when they located a man downtown who matched the suspect’s description.

He was placed under arrest, and a search revealed quantities of suspected fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine as well as prescription opioids, a digital scale, drug packaging and cash.

A 38-year-old Guelph man is charged with two counts each of possessing controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking and possessing controlled substances. He will appear in court September 26.

Indecent act investigation

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man yelled at a woman and then began masturbating Saturday afternoon.

Approximately 2:30 p.m. the woman was walking on Woolwich Street north of Speedvale Avenue when a man began yelling crude comments at her. She ignored him and walked to her bus stop, but the man followed her and began touching himself while speaking to her.

The woman walked away from him and got on her bus. The man was described as black, late 20s or 30s, 5’6” and clean shaven with short, buzzed hair. He walked with a shuffling gait and was wearing a black hoodie, grey pants and a black backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Emily Richardson at 519-824-1212, ext. 7486, email [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.

Motorcyclist sought after collision

The Guelph Police Service is trying to identify a motorcyclist involved in a hit and run collision last week.

Approximately 9 a.m. August 13, a driver was waiting to turn from Speedvale Avenue West onto Marksam Road when his car was struck from behind by a motorcycle, causing extensive damage.

The motorcyclist suggested pulling into a nearby parking lot to exchange information before walking back to the scene and collecting parts from the bike. He then left the scene on the motorcycle at a high rate of speed.

The man was described as white, approximately 20, tall and thin with brown hair and scruffy facial hair. He was wearing a black, green and red full-face helmet and riding a black and green sport bike, possibly a Kawasaki Ninja.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Robert Panek of Guelph Police Traffic Services at 519-824-1212, ext. 7286, email [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.

Two impaired arrests

Two men were arrested for impaired driving in separate incidents on the weekend.

Approximately 1:30 p.m. Saturday police were called about an intoxicated man at a children’s baseball tournament on York Road. Witnesses reported the man parked his car nearby and was observed stumbling and walking into another vehicle. Officers arrived and spoke to the man, who was showing clear signs of impairment.

He was arrested and transported to the police station, where an officer trained in drug recognition determined his ability to drive was impaired by drugs.

A 42-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving.

Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, a member of Guelph Police Traffic Services was driving on Wellington Street West when he clocked a car travelling 82 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The car was pulled over and the officer noted a strong odour of freshly applied cologne while speaking to the driver, who had glossy bloodshot eyes.

After failing a roadside breath test the man was arrested and transported to the police station, where further tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 24-year-old Kitchener man is charged with impaired driving, speeding, driving without insurance and being a novice driver with alcohol in his system.

Both drivers had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days.

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.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 661

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