Knife pulled on store staff
A Guelph male faces several charges after an employee of a local business had a knife pulled on him Tuesday while trying to stop a shoplifter.
Just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, a loss prevention employee of a Woodlawn Road West business observed a male walking out without paying for product. The male was stopped and a physical struggle ensued, during which the male removed a folding knife from his pocket and brandished it toward the employee.
The male was located by officers a short distance away and the knife recovered. A 33-year-old Guelph male is charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft, obstruct police and two counts of breaching probation. He will appear in a Guelph bail court Thursday.
Stolen vehicle crashed, female arrested
A Guelph female faces charges after crashing a stolen vehicle early Sunday morning.
Just before 6 a.m. a resident of Grove Street called to report a single-vehicle collision in front of their house. A black Infiniti SUV was heavily-damaged after striking a wall, tree and sign. The resident went to help and spoke to a female, who was removing property from the vehicle but denied she had been inside at the time of the collision.
The female was located walking a short distance away. A 32-year-old Guelph female is charged with possessing stolen property over $5,000, being an occupant in a stolen vehicle and obstruct police. She will appear in a Guelph court January 20, 2023.
Knife pulled on transit bus
A Guelph female faces weapons and threats charges after someone pulled a knife during a dispute on a moving Guelph Transit bus.
Approximately 3:50 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the area of Willow Road and Westwood Road. Investigation revealed two females known to each other became involved in a verbal dispute, during which one brandished a pocket knife, opened it and pointed it at the other female while threatening to stab her. Another passenger intervened and disarmed the female.
A 40-year-old Guelph female is charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats and three counts of breaching court orders. She will appear in a Guelph bail court Thursday.
Three impaired arrests during Festive RIDE launch
Three motorists face impaired driving charges following the first Festive RIDE spot check last Friday evening.
Of the approximately 600 motorists checked, 17 roadside tests were conducted. Three drivers were found to have been over 100 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood and were arrested for the criminal offence of Impaired Operation-80 plus.
Two tests resulted in three-day drivers’ licence suspensions being issued to the drivers as they were found to have a blood-alcohol content between 50 milligrams and 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.
Three Highway Traffic Act Offences were observed, and Provincial Offence Notices were issued for failing to wear a seat belt, expired licence plate validation and cannabis accessible to the driver as well as one notice of suspension was served.
Drivers are reminded that having any alcohol or controlled substance in your system when operating a motor vehicle is a bad idea. Think ahead and plan your way home.
With the holiday season upon us RIDE programs will be running at various locations throughout the city into the New Year.
Please drink responsibly and if you drink don’t drive.
Store staff, officer assaulted
A Guelph female faces charges after store staff and a responding police officer were both assaulted.
Just before 10 a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. An employee had observed a female concealing items and attempting to leave the business. When she was confronted, she struck the employee with some of the concealed items. The female was located at an address nearby, but as she was being arrested she struck an officer in the mouth.
A 20-year-old Guelph female is charged with theft, assault with a weapon and assault police. She will appear in a Guelph court January 10, 2023.
Owner of cards sought
The Guelph Police Service is looking to identify the owner of a large number of Magic-style playing cards recovered on the weekend.
Officers discovered the cards while investigating a vehicle which turned out to be stolen.
If anyone recognizes the cards they are asked to call Constable Carson Skipper at 519-824-1212, ext. 7283, or email him at [email protected].
