Repeat Offender Arrested After Crashing Stolen Vehicle And Assaulting Witness

Just after 10:30pm on December 3rd, a stolen black Ford Fiesta struck a parked vehicle in the area of Elora Street and Clinton Street in Guelph. The driver of that vehicle attempted to flee on foot when he was confronted by a witness to the collision. The suspect sprayed the witness with a noxious substance and then fled. The male suspect was located by police a short time later and arrested.

The 28 year old Guelph male was charged with a total of eleven offences in relation to this incident and three other stolen vehicle incidents. Those charges include theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, assault with a weapon and breach of probation. He was held in custody and will appear in bail court today.

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