Police Seek Vehicle Involved In A Hit And Run
The Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit is seeking the public’s assistance as it investigates a hit and run collision.
On July 21st, 2022, at 7:30am, officers were called to an address on Algoma Drive near Montana Road in the City of Guelph. Investigation revealed an unknown motor vehicle left the road, struck a curb, drove across a lawn and narrowly missed a tree before driving back onto the road. A trail of coolant suggested the vehicle turned onto Montana Road, Brant Avenue and then Victoria Road North.
Car parts were located on the lawn and it is suspected the vehicle sustained damage to the front end, possibly in the area of a front tire. It is believed the vehicle is red in colour.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Thomas Lecomte at 519-824-1212 ext. 7163, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Falling Asleep At The Wheel Leads To Impaired Driving Arrest
On July 21st, 2022, at 8:41pm, the Guelph Police Service received a complaint from a concerned member of the public regarding an adult male sleeping in the driver’s seat of motor vehicle stopped facing a green light near the intersection of Speedvale Avenue West and Edinburgh Road North in the City of Guelph.
The male woke up after being honked at, accelerated away quickly travelling at a high rate of speed while swerving towards oncoming traffic. The vehicle was also observed swerving to avoid other collisions and curbs, continuing to drive in a dangerous manner.
Police soon located the male parked in a commercial parking lot located near the intersection of Woodlawn Road West and Woolwich Street, and conducted a traffic stop.
Police spoke with the male and at 9:01pm, he failed a roadside breath test on an approved screening device.
A search incident to arrest revealed that the male was in possession of three separate Ontario driver’s licenses.
Further investigation revealed that the license plate attached to the motor vehicle was registered to another vehicle.
A 24 year old Guelph male has been charged with:
-Dangerous Operation
-Operation Of A Conveyance – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus
-Possess More Than One License
-Use Plate Not Authorized For Vehicle
His motor vehicle was impounded for seven days and his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days.
He will appear in court on August 9th.
Shoplifting Leads To Weapons Charge
On July 20th, 2022, at 10:34pm, an adult female entered a store located near the intersection of Clair Road East and Gordon Street in the City of Guelph. The female proceeded to gather numerous pieces of merchandise throughout the store, scanned all the items at the self checkout, and then left the store with all the items making no attempt to pay.
On July 21st, at 7:07am, police observed the female walking in the downtown core, and she was subsequently arrested.
A search incident to arrest revealed a container of bear attack repellant spray.
A 35 year old Guelph female has been charged with:
-Theft Under $5,000
-Breach Probation
-Possession Of A Weapon For A Dangerous Purpose
-Fail To Comply With A Judicial Release Order
She was transported to the Guelph Police Service station pending a bail hearing on July 22nd.
Stolen Mazda 6
Some time between 8pm and 10:15pm on July 21st, 2022, a black 2011 Mazda 6 motor vehicle was taken from a commercial parking lot located near the intersection of Silvercreek Parkway North and Woodlawn Road West in the City of Guelph.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Andrew Hildebrandt at 519-824-1212 ext. 7163, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Public Reports Leads To Impaired Driving Arrest
On July 21st, 2022, at 8:31pm, the Guelph Police Service received two separate calls from concerned members of the public regarding a possible impaired adult male driver.
At 8:45pm, police located the male driving near the intersection of Niska Road and Downey Road in the City of Guelph and conducted a traffic stop.
Police spoke with the male, and he subsequently failed a roadside breath test on an approved screening device.
A 33 year old Guelph male has been charged with:
-Impaired Operation Of A Conveyance
-Operation Of A Conveyance – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus
His motor vehicle was impounded for seven days and his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days.
He will appear in court on August 9th.
Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 242
