Impaired driver arrested
On March 1, 2016 at 3:10 p.m., the Guelph Police received a call from a concerned motorist who believed they were being followed by another car. Police located both vehicles on Gordon Street near Stone Road East and a traffic stop was conducted. Police spoke with the male driver, determined that he had been drinking alcohol and he was arrested.
Kerry Oxford, 41 years of Guelph has been charged with impaired driving and drive over 80mg. He will appear in court on March 18, 2016.
Break and enter
On March 1, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a Vanier Drive residence to investigate a break and enter that occurred sometime overnight. The culprit(s) located a house key inside the unlocked car in the driveway, entered the home and then stole the car keys and the car. A 2005 Volkswagen TDI, plate # BNEE605 is reported stolen.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst G. Mitchell at 519-824-1212 at extension #7170. 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 investigation – arrest
On March 1, 2016 the Guelph Police arrested a male following an investigation into a theft from a commercial property. It is alleged that on February 28, 2016 at approximately 6:00 a.m., the male entered the vestibule at 87 Neeve Street. He then pried open the fire safety box and stole two binders from within.
A 35-year-old Guelph man has been charged with theft under $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and breach of probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on March 2, 2016.
Shooting at the Comfort Inn – correction
The deceased, Aly Sunderani was incorrectly aged at 45 years old. His age is actually 35 years.
This investigation is ongoing and police still have the scene secured.
Police incidents from the last 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 178 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.