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Month: February 2025

Police Warn Guelph Community of High Risk Offender Release

The Guelph Police Service would like to inform the community that Medhani Yohans, 35, who is deemed a high-risk offender, will be getting released from custody by Correctional Services on Saturday, March 1. He has a history of violence, that includes two stranger sexual assaults. The Guelph Police Service believes that Yohans poses a risk …

Etobicoke Man Arrested During Guelph Break-in

An Etobicoke man was arrested after a security guard interrupted a break and enter in Guelph early Friday morning. Just after 2 a.m. police were called to a business near Massey Road and Royal Road after a security guard on routine patrol came across three males removing metal from a compound and placing it in …

Guelph Downtown Transit Station

Guelph Transit Driver Assaulted Downtown

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Guelph Transit driver was assaulted Thursday afternoon at the downtown bus terminal. Just before 4 p.m. police were called to Guelph Central Station on Carden Street. The complainant said he had exited the bus to use the washroom, closing the door behind him per policy. A man …

Man Arrested in Suspected 14 Bank Robberies, Including Guelph

An Oakville man has been arrested following a Guelph bank robbery earlier this week; one of 14 he is alleged to have committed in several jurisdictions. Just after 4 p.m. Monday, police were called to a bank near Stone Road West and Scottsdale Drive. Staff reported a male had approached a teller and demanded cash …

Guelph Police Service

Man and Teen Arrested After Entering House and Smashing Window

A Guelph man and teenaged boy were arrested Tuesday night after a homeowner reported two people walking into his home and threatening him. Police were called at 11 p.m. to an address near Water Street and Gordon Street. The caller said he confronted two males who had entered the house alleging the caller’s grandson had …

Crown Seeks 17-Month Sentence in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case

A Guelph man is awaiting sentencing for multiple charges related to two hit-and-run incidents in September, including one that resulted in a cyclist’s death. The Crown is seeking a 17-month jail term, while the defense argues he should already be released. John Simpson-Bard pleaded guilty to four charges, including failing to remain at the scene …

Almost $1 Million Later – Has Mike Schreiner’s Leadership Benefited Guelph?

As Guelph heads to the polls for the provincial election, voters have a crucial decision to make. Since 2018, Mike Schreiner has represented the city as its Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), earning a publicly funded salary that, based on publicly available figures, is estimated to be approaching $1 million. Over the years, Schreiner has …

Guelph Police Service

Arrest After Bouncer Violently Attacked

A Guelph man has been arrested after a bouncer at a Guelph bar was attacked and knocked unconscious earlier this month. Approximately 12:45 a.m. February 16 police were called to a business on Woodlawn Road West. Investigation revealed a male was being disruptive inside the business and was removed by a security staff member. A …

Jewelry Store Robbery Investigation Continues

The Guelph Police Service continues to investigate after five males armed with hammers robbed a north-end jewelry store Tuesday afternoon. Approximately 1:45 p.m., five suspects attended a jewelry store in the area of Speedvale Avenue East and Stevenson Street North. One remained in the car while the other four suspects used hammers to break the …

Impaired Driving Arrest

Drugs and Alcohol in Separate Impaired Arrests

Two Guelph men face impaired driving charges following separate incidents Monday. At 10:40 a.m. police were dispatched to a business on Woodlawn Road West after a customer reported issues she has been having with her boyfriend, who was outside the business. Officers attended and located the male in a vehicle. While speaking to the male, …