On November 28, 2016 at 2:25 a.m., the Guelph Police investigated two males on Macdonell Street. A butterfly style knife was located in the possession of one of them and he was arrested. A subsequent search discovered homemade brass knuckles.
The 30-year-old Guelph man has been charged with two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon, two counts of breach of weapons prohibition order and breach of probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on November 28, 2016.
Collision – driver arrested
On November 27, 2016 at 8:20 p.m., the Guelph Police responded to Devere Drive and Lambert Crescent for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a roll over. On arrival police located two vehicles, one on its roof on the roadway and the other had been pushed onto the front yard of a residence. Investigation determined that one vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the collision. The male driving was found to be impaired by alcohol and was arrested. Both vehicles sustained major damage and the arrested driver sustained minimal injuries.
Christopher Hopps, 28 years of Guelph has been charged with impaired driving and drive over 80mg. He will appear in court on December 13, 2016.
Break and enter
On November 27, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a Palmer Street apartment building to investigate a break and enter. A tenant entered the laundry room at 2:10 p.m. and found two males in the process of damaging the locking mechanisms and stealing money from the machines. The males left immediately, with approximately $10 in change.
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.
Break and enter
On November 26, 2016, the Guelph Police received the report of a break and enter to a Pleasant Road residence. The culprit(s) entered the sun room located at the front of the home and stole a set of golf clubs sometime overnight.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Guelph Police at 519-824-1212 at extension #7241. 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 – arrest
On November 28, 2016 at 4:34 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Dufferin Street apartment building for the report that someone was in a third floor apartment that should be unoccupied. Police arrived and located a male as he was leaving the apartment and he was arrested.
A 45-year-old Guelph man has been charged with unlawfully in a dwelling and breach of probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on November 28, 2016.
Stolen vehicles
Sometime between November 26 and 27, a 2016 grey 1999 GMC Sierra 1500, Ontario plate 3651EZ was stolen from a business on Wellington Street West.
Sometime on November 27, 2016 a Tresamo E-bike was stolen from a Gordon Street location near downtown.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Guelph Police at 519-824-1212 at extension #7241. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Theft from cars
Over the weekend the Guelph Police received fifteen reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Creighton Avenue, Creekside Drive, Joseph Street, Clythe Creek Drive, Popham Drive, Victoria Road North, Swift Crescent, Preston Street, Woodland Glenn Drive, King Street, Hardy Street, Goodwin Drive, Metcalfe Street, Speedvale Avenue West and Powell Street West.
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.
Road safety enforcement over the weekend
November 26 – In the area of Stone Road and Monticello Crescent from 8:22 a.m. – 11:11 a.m. – 15 tickets issued.
November 27 – In the area of Silvercreek Parkway at Ajax Street from 11:33 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. – 4 tickets issued.
Police incidents from November 26 to November 28 at 8:00 a.m.
The Guelph Police were involved in 349 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
