On September 22, 2016 plain clothes members of the Guelph Police Drug Unit were conducting an investigation related to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in the vicinity of Grange Road and Starwood Drive.
At approximately 7:35 p.m. police officers approached an adult male suspect who was intending to enter a parked vehicle, for the purpose of arresting the suspect.
The suspect fled police and a foot chase ensued. During that foot chase a pursuing Drug Unit officer had un-holstered his service firearm. During the foot chase and prior to the arrest of the male suspect the officer while intending to re-holster his firearm experienced an unintentional discharge of the firearm. The discharge went directly into the ground and did not result in any property damage or any injury to the police officer or any other person. At the time of the discharge there were no other members of the public in the area aside from the suspect.
The suspect was arrested by other Unit members a short time later in the area.
This matter will be investigated by the Guelph Police Service as required by the Chief of Police under Regulation of the Ontario Police Services Act.
The Firearm in question has been taken out of service for examination.
No weapons were found or seized as result of the initial drug investigation.
The officer will continue his regular assignment.
The accused in this investigation faces charges of
Possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance (Heroin) 5(2) CDSA.
Possession of controlled substance (Marihuana) 4(1) CDSA.
Possession of proceeds of crime CCC 354(1) (a).
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on September 23, 2016.
Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Inspector D. Pringle at 519-824-1212 Ext 7339. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Break and enter
On September 22, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Kay Crescent construction site to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the fenced property sometime overnight and stole tools. The culprit(s) also committed some property damage.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst A. Halliday at 519-824-1212 at extension #7448. 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 September 22, 2016 at 7:30 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Conroy Crescent apartment building to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) went to the basement storage area and entered four lockers.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst P. Hinchliffe at 519-824-1212 at extension #7408. 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 over the last 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 243 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.