Wingham Free PressThe Guelph Police Service has not observed a significant increase of fentanyl related calls in Guelph. The Guelph Police encountered fentanyl related incidents twice in 2013, four times in 2014 and three incidents so far in 2015. One overdose proved fatal. The most common form of fentanyl is the “patch”. The transdermal patch is prescribed […]
On August 19, 2015 the Guelph Police received the report that a male exposed himself to two young females in Marksam Park near the playground at approximately 4:00 p.m. The male is described as 17-18 years, 5’9” with dark brown hair and wearing a white shirt. Anyone who may have information about this incident is […]
Similar to the CRA/CIC extortion scam, the “hydro” extortion scams involves consumers and businesses receiving calls from an individual that claims to represent their local electric, water or gas company. The caller advises that there is an overdue bill and payment is required immediately or the services will be shut off. The fraudsters are requesting […]
Break and enter On August 18, 2015 at 12:43 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Dublin Street residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the shed sometime overnight and stole two bicycles. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. Braga at 519-824-1212 at extension […]
The Guelph Police Service would like to speak to the person depicted in these photographs in relation to ongoing investigations. This individual has not been identified as either a suspect or a witness in a criminal offence. We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying him. Anyone who may know who this male is, please […]
-On August 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., the Guelph Police went to the construction site at Wellington Street and Edinburgh Road to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered sometime overnight and stole copper wire and a wheelbarrow. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. Braga at […]
H.T.A. violation leads to criminal charges On August 15, 2015 at 6:42 p.m., the Guelph Police observed a motorcycle drive through a red light at Gordon Street and College Avenue. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the rider refused to stop. The bike finally stopped for a red light at Wellington Street and […]
On August 13, 2015 at 2:26 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a three vehicle collision at the intersection of Speedvale Avenue West and Dawson Road. Police investigation alleges that a vehicle travelling eastbound on Speedvale Avenue failed to stop for the red light. This driver struck a vehicle on Dawson, rolled onto its driver’s […]
On August 13, 2015 at 3:54 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a five vehicle collision on Gordon Street South. It is alleged that at approximately 3:45 p.m., a pickup truck travelling north bound on Gordon Street south of Clair Road, drove into the back of a Chevrolet Cavalier that was stopped behind two more […]
On August 13, 2015 at 3:41 a.m., the Guelph Police became involved in a collision investigation. The investigation alleges that a male youth took his parents car without their knowledge at approximately 2:40 a.m. and subsequently struck a parked car on Oxford Street. The estimated damage to the two vehicles is $25,000. A 17-year-old Guelph […]