On August 11, 2015, the Guelph Police executed a Criminal Code search warrant at the Super 8 Hotel and Tandy Self Storage both located on Silvercreek Parkway North. Police located five bicycles believed to be stolen, bike parts, tools, identity documents and a small quantity of drugs.
A 51-year-old Guelph male has been charged with theft under $5,000, six counts of possession of stolen property, five counts of possession of identity documents and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on August 12, 2015. The investigation is ongoing.
If you have reported a stolen bike please check https://www.facebook.com/gpsmedia to see the recovered items and if you believe they are yours contact D/Cst. Hunt at 519-824-1212 ext. 7359.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst Hunt at 519-824-1212 at extension #7359. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Police cruiser involved in collision
On August 11, 2015 at 12:45 p.m., the Guelph Police Service went to a two vehicle collision at the exit of Walmart on Woodlawn Road West. One of the drivers involved in the collision was an on duty Guelph Police Officer who was operating a marked uniform cruiser. Both vehicles sustained minor damage as a result of the collision and no injuries were reported. The Officer, a 15 year veteran, has been summoned to appear in court to answer to a charge of fail to yield from a private driveway.
Police officer assaulted
On August 12, 2015 at 2:15 a.m., a Guelph Police officer was flagged down by several people while driving on MacDonnell Street as they were concerned a male may drive while impaired. As the officer stopped and exited her vehicle, the male in question ran at her and grabbed her by her vest. A struggle ensued and the male was arrested.
A 41-year-old Guelph male has been charged with assault police. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on August 12, 2015.
Drive over 80 mg – arrest
On August 11, 2015 at 7:40 p.m., the Guelph Police received the description of a vehicle that may be driven by an impaired driver. At 8:11 p.m., police located the vehicle being driven on Norfolk Street and conducted a traffic stop. Police spoke with the male driver and a demand was made for a roadside breath sample. He failed this test and was arrested.
Melvin Thorne, 70 years of Guelph has been charged with drive over 80 mg. He will appear in court on August 21, 2015.
Theft from cars
On August 11, 2015 the Guelph Police received two reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Flaherty Drive and Argyle Drive.
This crime is easily avoided by locking your cars, keeping valuables out of sight or removed from your vehicle and parked in a well-lit and visible area where possible. If you do fall victim to this crime, please report using the Guelph Police CopLogic online reporting system. You can find this on the Guelph Police website under Online Reporting. You can also check out recent theft from car locations by going to our crime mapping page.