Male arrested after taxi stolen and crashed
A Guelph male faces several charges after a taxi was stolen and then crashed Friday evening.
Just after 8:30 p.m., Guelph Police Service officers were called to a collision on the property of Guelph General Hospital. Investigation revealed a taxi had just picked up a passenger when a male got into the front passenger seat and demanded to be taken to an address. The cabbie refused as he already had a passenger on board.
When the taxi driver went to seek assistance from hospital security, the male climbed into the driver’s seat. The rear-seat passenger noticed what was going on and exited the vehicle.
The taxi accelerated quickly, sideswiping another vehicle and then striking a curb, causing it to briefly become airborne before hitting a hydro pole. Both vehicles received significant damage. The accused sustained minor injuries.
A 29-year-old Guelph male is charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous operation and impaired operation. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. He will appear in a Guelph court November 8, 2022.
Thousands in tools stolen
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars worth of tools were stolen during a break and enter early Sunday.
Shortly before 3 a.m. police received an alarm call at a business on Silvercreek Parkway North near Speedvale Avenue West. Officers arrived to find the glass front door smashed out.
Video surveillance showed a white GMC Savana van reversing up to the front door. Two males exited the rear of the van and smashed the door before loading up several Milwaukee and Dewalt-brand power tools, including a chain saw. The total value of the stolen tools was more than $4,000.
The first suspect is described as having dark skin and a thin build, wearing a black track suit with white stripe, full dark face covering and possibly a turban. The second male also had dark skin and a medium build and was wearing a white jacket, black hoodie, jeans and a face mask. There is no description available for the third suspect who was driving the van.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Scott Bangay at 519-824-1212, ext. 7209, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Couple faces charges following traffic stop
A Guelph couple face a long list of charges following a traffic stop Saturday morning.
Just after 3 a.m., a male contacted police indicating he had just witnessed two people stealing his wallet from his vehicle on Eramosa Road. A vehicle matching the provided description was stopped a short distance away. The driver of the vehicle was found to be breaching a court order by being in the company of his female passenger.
The male was arrested and a search incident to arrest revealed he was in possession of credit cards in the victim’s name as well as a large quantity of cash. The female passenger was also arrested and found to be in possession of more of the victim’s credit cards as well as a spring-loaded knife. Break and enter tools were also located during a subsequent search of their property.
A 35-year-old Guelph male and 35-year-old Guelph female face charges including possessing stolen property and possessing break-in instruments. The female, who is also charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, will appear in a Guelph court October 14, 2022. The male was held for a bail hearing Monday.
Two males arrested for impaired
Two males were arrested for impaired driving early Sunday, including one who had several passengers riding in the bed of his pickup.
At 2 a.m. Sunday, Guelph Police Service officers on patrol observed a pickup driving erratically in a parking lot on Stone Road West. There were nine people riding in the bed of the truck, which drove over a concrete median before being pulled over.
The driver had a strong odour of alcoholic beverage on his breath and was unsteady on his feet. He was arrested and taken to the police station, where testing confirmed he had more than the legal limit of alcohol in his system.
A 20-year-old male from the Shelburne area is charged with impaired driving, stunt driving, novice driver having alcohol in his system and driving with open cannabis available. His driver’s licence was suspended for 45 days and his vehicle was impounded for 14 days. He will appear in a Guelph court October 21, 2022.
Approximately 4:40 a.m. Sunday, officers driving on Woolwich Street observed a vehicle enter an intersection and brake abruptly for a red light. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver had a strong odour of alcoholic beverage on his breath. He registered a fail on a roadside screening device and was transported to the police station, where further testing confirmed he had more than the legal limit of alcohol in his system.
A 36-year-old Guelph male is charged with impaired operation. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in a Guelph court October 14, 2022.
Car entered downtown
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after more than $2,000 worth of property was stolen from a car downtown.
Just before 10 p.m. Friday, police were called to a parking lot downtown and met with the victim, who had returned to his vehicle to find a window smashed out.
Property including a paintball gun and attachments valued at $1,500 had been stolen.
The theft is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable David Lee at 519-824-1212, ext. 7108, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 820
