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Month: August 2024

Guelph Man Loses $28,500 in Crypto Scam

Residents are reminded to use caution when dealing with unknown persons online after a Guelph man lost $28,500 to cryptocurrency fraud. In late June, the victim saw a social media ad which depicted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking at a press conference. The audio was muted, but a banner at the bottom of the ad …

Guelph Police Service

Arrests After Hiding Identity in Break-in

A Guelph woman has been arrested for attempting to break into an apartment building earlier this summer. On June 29, two people entered a Waterloo Avenue apartment building behind a tenant. Once inside, they covered their faces and attended the maintenance room, where they were unsuccessful in attempting to force open the door and eventually …

Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS)

Correction: Teen Sent to Hospital After Violent Attack, 2 Men Arrested

Correction Notice: Two Guelph 18 year old men are charged with assault causing bodily harm after they violently assaulted a 16-year-old boy in an unprovoked attack. The victim does not know the 2 men.  A GoFundMe has been setup to assist the 16 year old victim.  Statement by Rylan’s mom Arly: It’s been one week …

Safe Semester Kicks-Off September 5th

September only – Macdonell and Wyndham streets are closed from 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. on Thursday, September 5 through to September 7, the following weekends are reduced to Friday and Saturday evenings only Guelph’s Safe Semester runs September 5 – September 28 to support a safe and enjoyable environment downtown for businesses, residents and …

Guelph Moves Forward with Bylaw to Enhance Public Safety by Regulating Homeless Encampments

A significant step taken to improve public safety with the approval of a new bylaw that regulates homeless encampments on city property. This important measure is set to protect public spaces and ensure they remain accessible and safe for everyone in the community. The bylaw introduces key regulations, such as banning encampments in areas with …

HART Hubs to Replace Injection Sites: A New Strategy for Addiction Recovery

The Ontario government’s recent decision to close Injection Sites within 200 meters of schools and childcare centers by March 2025 marks a significant shift in the province’s approach to managing drug addiction and public safety. This move, which will lead to the closure of ten such sites across Ontario, including locations in major cities like …

Car Speeding in Guelph News

Four Drivers Charged with Stunt Driving

Four motorists will reach the end of August as pedestrians after they were taken off the road for stunt driving this week. Just after 3 p.m. Monday, a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit was conducting speed enforcement on Woodlawn Road East near Country Club Drive when he clocked a vehicle travelling …

Guelph Police Service

Suspicious Woman Hiding Behind Fence Arrested

A Guelph woman faces several charges after providing a false name to avoid being arrested on a warrant. Approximately 8:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were driving past a Woolwich Street apartment complex when they observed a woman who appeared to be hiding behind a fence. Officers stopped to check her wellbeing and the name she provided …

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Brand New Lexus SUV Stolen, Flees Police

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a high-end SUV was stolen two days after it was purchased and then fled police at a high rate of speed. Just after 4 a.m. Monday police were called to the area of Edinburgh Road South and Carrington Drive. The complainant reported his white 2024 Lexus RX570, which …