Guelph Police Daily News Release – 29Oct2016

Drive Over 80 mg arrest

On October 27th, 2016 at 10:00pm p.m., the Guelph Police received information about a possible impaired driver operating a motor vehicle on Waterloo Avenue in Guelph. Police located the vehicle in a parking lot on Silvercreek Parkway South and observed a male in the driver seat. Police spoke with the male driver and a demand was made for a roadside breath sample. He failed this test and was arrested.

John Josephson, 54 years of Guelph has been charged with drive over 80 mg. He will appear in court on November 15, 2016.

Break and enter

On October 27th, 2016 the Guelph Police attended a residence on Hazelwood Drive to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) gained entry through the locked rear door of the residence sometime overnight. Personal items of the home owners were stolen.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contactCst M. Braga at 519-824-1212 at extension #7144. 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 211 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.

Halloween party? Have fun but remember:

Having an open container of liquor in any place other than a licensed premises, residence or private place is an offence under the Liquor License Act.

Having a party that causes noise that affects your neighbors is an offence under the City of Guelph noise bylaw.

Drinking and driving is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. You will be arrested and charged criminally.

Make sure you use one of the multiple options to get a safe way home. Bus it, take a cab or taxi, use a designated driver or walk.

Plan ahead, don’t wait until you have already started your night to think about getting home.

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