Guelph Police Daily News Release – 20May2016

During the month of May 2016 the Guelph Police Service Drug Unit became involved in a Crystal Methamphetamine trafficking investigation. The investigation led police to a residence north of the town of Maryhill and a residence on Silvercreek Parkway North in Guelph.

On May 19, 2016 the Guelph Police Drug Unit along with the Waterloo Regional Police Drug Unit, Waterloo Regional Police Tactical Unit and the Guelph Police Tactical Unit executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants at these two residences.

One male was arrested in relation to the Silvercreek Parkway North residence search warrant. Another male and a female were arrested in relation to the Maryhill residence search warrant.

Police seized a total of 74.86 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine with a street value of almost $7,500 and a smaller quantity of Cocaine and Cannabis resin. Total cash seized was $689.75 in Canadian Currency and $45 dollars in US funds. Weapons seized included; a set of brass knuckles, one Billy club and a can of pepper spray

A 30-year-old Guelph man has been charged withtwo counts of possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.

A 40-year-old Woolwich man has beencharged with possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of Cocaine, and possession of Cannabis resin.

A 29-year-old Woolwich female has beencharged with possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of Cocaine, possession of Cannabis resin and possession of a prohibited weapon.

All accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing on May 20, 2016.

Break and enter

On May 19, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a Wilsonview Avenue apartment building to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) broke into the office and the laundry room sometime overnight and stole some postdated cheques and coins from the washing machines.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Bathija at 519-824-1212 at extension #7154. 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.

Break and enter

On May 20, 2016 at 3:08 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Schiedel Drive residence to investigate a break and enter. The resident called to advise that someone had just entered their car and also went into their garage. The garage door opener is reported stolen. Police searched the area but did not locate the responsible person(s).

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst A. Malcolm at 519-824-1212 at extension #7195. 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.

Police incidents from the last 24 hours

The Guelph Police were involved in 244 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.

CRA scams continue to be a problem

Tax season means an escalation in Guelph residents receiving telephone calls and/or emails that claim to be from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). These are scams that could result in identity thefts or financial loss.

The telephones scams involve threatening and scaring individuals into paying a fictitious debt to the CRA by saying the person is embezzling money and have not filed yearly taxes in years. These calls should be ignored.

The Emails may also contain embedded malware, or malicious software, that can harm your computer and put your personal information at risk of compromise. The CRA does not email Canadians and request personal information.

The email may state “that your income statement for this year is not complete and that your statement registration is not complete because you missed two lines”.

The email has a link that purports to be from the Canada Revenue Agency website. The link takes you to a form requesting personal information (such as your name, date of birth, mother’s maiden name, Social Insurance Number and your personal banking) be submitted electronically (via online submission).

These are not from the CRA. If the CRA does contact you by telephone, there are established processes in place to ensure your personal information is protected. Should you wish to verify the authenticity of a CRA telephone number, contact the CRA directly by using their numbers for business related calls, contact 1-800-959-5525 and for individual concerns contact 1-800-959-8281.

Check the CRA’s website for details on this and other scams in which the CRA is fraudulently used in an attempt to get personal information.

Anyone who receives a suspicious communication should immediately report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or to the institution that it appears to be from.

For information on scams, to report deceptive telemarketing, and if personal or financial information has been unwittingly provided, go to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Web page.

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