Guelph Police Daily News Release – 20Jan2017

On January 19, 2017 Guelph Police officers on patrol observed a male holding a popcorn maker box. Police stopped to wish the male a “Happy National Popcorn Day”. The male immediately ran from police. Police, believing the package was stolen, pursued and were able to catch up with the male. As a result of this incident, a 31 year old Guelph male was arrested and charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking. Police located drugs, including marijuana, with a street value of $2,700.

High School Resource Officers Make Drug Arrest

On January 18, 2017 High School Resource Officers were on foot patrol in the east end of Guelph. Police approached a male that was acting suspiciously and began speaking to him. As a result of this investigation, an 18 year old Guelph male was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. The male was held for a bail hearing.

Furthermore, the male was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of Winnipeg for robbery with a firearm. The Winnipeg Police Service was contacted and will be dealing with that charge.

Male Sprayed and Stabbed

In the early hours of January 20, 2017 police were called to a disturbance at an apartment on Imperial Road. Upon arrival, police discovered a female had sprayed a male with dog attack repellent and then stabbed him in the leg. The male received non-life threatening injuries.

At 35 year old Guelph woman was charged with assault with a weapon, weapons dangerous, administer noxious thing and breaching her order of recognizance. She was held for a bail hearing.

Female Arrested for Assault

In the early morning hours of January 2, 2017 Guelph Police entered into an assault investigation as a result of an incident that occurred in the downtown area. Police learned that one female assaulted another female. The victim in the incident was diagnosed with a concussion as a result of the assault.

On January 19, 2017, Shelby Molloy, a 25 year old Guelph female, was arrested and charged with assault cause bodily harm. She will appear in court on March 3, 2017.

Calls

On January 19, 2017 Guelph Police responded to a variety of incidents, which include calls from the public, traffic stops, etc. totaling 251.

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