Arrest after woman assaulted
A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges after a woman was assaulted during a dispute over a hidden camera.
Last Thursday, the Guelph Police Service was informed of an assault which had taken place in a residence on Speedvale Avenue West. A woman reported she had been staying with an acquaintance for a few days when she noticed a camera in the room where she was changing her clothes.
She confronted the homeowner. A physical confrontation ensued, during which she was struck several times with a bat and had her phone broken. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries including a broken hand.
A 46-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault causing bodily harm, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief and voyeurism. He was held for a bail hearing Monday.
Co-worker sexually assaulted
A Guelph man was fired and arrested after a co-worker reported being repeatedly sexually assaulted Friday.
Saturday afternoon, an adult female called police to report the assaults. On Friday afternoon she was working at a local manufacturing plant when a male co-worker repeatedly touched and tried to kiss her. He also forced her to sit back down in her chair when she tried to get away from him. She reported the assaults to her supervisor and the male was immediately terminated.
A 39-year-old Guelph man is charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement. He will appear in court June 14.
Suspended driver flees traffic stop
A Guelph woman faces several charges after fleeing a traffic stop Saturday afternoon.
Approximately 2:30 p.m. a Guelph Police Service officer saw a vehicle driving downtown and determined the driver is currently suspended. A traffic stop was conducted on Arthur Street North and the officer temporarily removed the keys from the vehicle to prevent a continuation of the offence.
While the officer was in his cruiser completing paperwork, the driver approached and began shouting at him. She then re-entered her vehicle and used a spare key to start it and speed away. In the interest of public safety the officer did not pursue the vehicle after observing it driving through a stop sign.
Officers attended the owner’s residence and found her still sitting in the driver’s seat.
A 64-year-old Guelph woman is charged with flight from police, stunt driving, driving while suspended and other Highway Traffic Act offences. She will appear in court June 11. Her vehicle was impounded for 14 days.
Impaired charge following traffic stop
A Cambridge man faces impaired driving charges following a traffic stop Saturday morning.
Approximately 2:10 a.m. a member of the Guelph Police Service observed a vehicle leaving a licensed establishment on Silvercreek Parkway South and making a wide turn into the oncoming lane.
A traffic stop was conducted and the officer noted a strong odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath. After failing a roadside test he was arrested and transported to the police station, where he repeatedly refused to provide a breath sample.
A 36-year-old Cambridge man is charged with impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court May 10.
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.
Two stunt drivers taken off road
Two motorists were taken off the road Saturday after they were each caught driving nearly twice the speed limit.
Just after 5 p.m. a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Gordon Street near Kortright Road when he clocked a Honda SUV travelling 95 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone. A 20-year-old Guelph man is charged with speeding and stunt driving.
Just before midnight Saturday, the same officer was patrolling on Wellington Street West near the Hanlon Expressway when he clocked a Volkswagen travelling 116 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. A 20-year-old Fergus man is charged with speeding and stunt driving.
Both drivers had their licences suspended for 30 days and their vehicles impounded for 14 days.
Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 638