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Month: November 2023

Guelph Police Service

Man Arrested After Extensive Damage to Guelph General Hospital

A Guelph man has been arrested after more than $5,000 in damage was done to Guelph General Hospital earlier this month. On November 12 a male was receiving treatment when he became irate and began causing damage. He kicked an electronic door causing it to become inoperable, pulled a fire alarm from the wall and …

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Police Investigating After 14-yr-old Girl Offered Ride Home By Stranger

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a 14-year-old girl was approached by an unknown male and offered a ride home Wednesday. Approximately 3:40 p.m. a 14-year-old girl reported she was walking near College Avenue West and Hanlon Road when she was approached by a male driving a dark blue SUV. The driver lowered his …

Guelph’s Unprecedented Huge Tax Hike; Nearly Doubled that of 2023

Guelph residents are facing a significant 8.52% increase in property taxes next year, marking the beginning of a series of substantial tax hikes. This major financial change comes after the city council finalized its inaugural four-year budget. During a pivotal special budget meeting, Mayor Guthrie refused to use his Strong Mayor Powers to bring about …

Guelph Police Winter Car Accident Crash

22 Crashes, 2 Involving Same Driver

The Guelph Police Service responded to 22 collisions during Tuesday’s first winter storm of the year, including two involving the same driver just over five hours apart. Minor injuries were reported in three collisions. At 2:30 p.m. a resident of Vancouver Drive reported a pickup truck had come to a stop on her front lawn …

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Couple Breaching Bail Conditions Arrested Together

An early-morning drive led straight to jail for a Guelph man and woman. Approximately 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, police conducted a traffic stop near Delaware Avenue and Mohawk Drive. Investigation revealed a male passenger is on bail with house arrest terms to reside at an address in Elliot Lake, while a female passenger is also on …

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Male Assaulted Downtown, Found on Ground Bleeding From Head and Mouth

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a male was assaulted outside a downtown business early Saturday. Just after 2 a.m. officers were called to a disturbance on Macdonell Street and found a male lying on the ground bleeding from his head and mouth. The suspects had fled. Police reviewed video which showed the victim …

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Council to Approve $201M Transit & Fleet Services Facility

Council is set to approve a revised, $201-million version of the proposed city operations campus next week. This decision comes months ahead of a staff-generated information report on the project, which was initially scheduled to precede the approval. As the budget finalization is anticipated this Wednesday (with the spending plan becoming official only at the …

Impaired Driving Arrest

Impaired Charge Following Collision with Cement Post

A Guelph woman faces impaired and dangerous driving charges after a crash early Friday just outside the downtown. Approximately 2 a.m. police were called to Gordon Street south of Wellington Street where an SUV had collided with a cement post. Witnesses reported the vehicle swerved out of its lane and hit a pole on a …

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Oakville Man Arrested Following Pursuit in Guelph

An Oakville man faces several charges following a short low-speed pursuit in downtown Guelph Thursday morning. Just after 1 a.m., an officer patrolling downtown was alerted by the cruiser’s automated licence plate reader of a vehicle registered to a male wanted in another jurisdiction for assault and other charges. A short time later a male …

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Orangeville-Area Man Arrested on Dozens of Charges

An Orangeville-area man faces dozens of charges after Guelph Police Service officers stopped a stolen vehicle and recovered thousands of dollars in cash and drugs. Just after 1 p.m. Monday, officers observed a stolen Mazda being operated on Woolwich Street. The vehicle was followed until it came to a stop and the driver got out. …