Guelph Police Weekend Report

1. Damage in park – arrest

   On April 18, 2015 at 4:20 a.m., the Guelph Police received a call about a car being driven in O’Connor Park, ripping up the grass. Police went to the park and found the grass and ball diamond had received significant damage. The car and driver were located shortly after and the male driver was arrested.

   A 17-year-old Guelph male has been charged with mischief under $5,000. He will appear in court on May 27, 2015.

   

   2. Police officer assaulted

   On April 18, 2015 at 11:05 a.m., the Guelph Police arrested a man for breaching conditions of his recognizance order. Once at the station, the man became aggressive and pushed one officer in the chest. The officer was not injured in the altercation.

   Joseph Stafford, 33 years of Guelph has been charged with assault police and four counts of breach recognizance. He will appear in court on April 20, 2015.

   3. Drive over 80 mg – arrest

   On April 18, 2015, at 2:17 a.m., the Guelph Police went to the area of Moss Place for a disturbance. While on scene, police observed a vehicle being driven suspiciously 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.

   Justin Macedo, 21 years of Thornhill has been charged with drive over 80 mg. He will appear in court on May 29, 2015.

   4. Impaired driver arrested after collision

   On April 18, 2015 at 2:55 a.m., the Guelph Police received the report of a pick-up truck that had been driving erratically and was involved in a single vehicle collision in the Clairfields Drive area. The male occupants abandoned the disabled vehicle and fled the scene on foot. Police investigation led to the arrest of the male driver.

   Jesse McCartney, 21 years of Puslinch has been charged with impaired driving, drive over 80mg and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with fail to remain at the scene of an accident. He will appear in court on May 29, 2015.

   5. Guelph Police Open House

   Every year, for one day only, we open our doors to the public to showcase all our services! Bring your family and friends and join us on May 9th for our Annual Open House. Doors open at 9am, but don’t miss the action at 10 a.m., we’ll have our Canine Unit demonstration followed by our Tactical Unit at 11 a.m. Other fun activities include the SafetyMobile Driving Simulator, Guelph Police history table, recruiting booth as well as many community partner tables.

   We will also have a drug bring back station where we invite you to return expired or unfinished prescriptions.

   We look forward to seeing you there! Don’t forget your camera! Let’s discover policing together!

   15 Wyndham St S, Guelph, ON N1H 4C6

   May 9th 9am-1pm

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