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Month: June 2025

Man Arrested for Breaching Bail within Hours of Being Released on Bail

A Guelph man released on bail Monday for weapons and property crimes was arrested early Wednesday for breaching his conditions. Approximately 12:50 a.m. Wednesday police attended a west-end apartment building after receiving a complaint about a suspicious person. During their investigation they located a male who had been released on bail Monday with a condition …

Guelph Landlord Finally Evicts Tenants After Two-Year Legal Battle

A Guelph landlord has successfully evicted tenants after a lengthy legal dispute that began in 2022, culminating in an enforcement order executed this past week. Juan Monterroza, the property owner, stated that the ordeal has cost his family approximately $135,000 in unpaid rent and associated expenses. The tenants, who had occupied a rental home on …

Impaired Driving Arrest

Multiple Impaired Arrests, Including Driver that Hit Bus

Three motorists were arrested for impaired driving in Guelph over the weekend, including one who collided with a stopped Guelph Transit bus. At 6 p.m. Saturday police were called to the area of Gordon Street and Monticello Crescent. A bus had stopped to let passengers off when it was struck from behind by a Subaru …

Car Speeding in Guelph News

Man Flees Police, Later Shows up at Police Station and Arrested

A Guelph man who fled an officer and later showed up at the police station was arrested Monday. Just before noon Monday, a member of the Guelph Police Traffic Unit was conducting speed enforcement on Clair Road West when he clocked a car travelling at 115 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The officer activated …

Guelph Man Loses $15,000 in Deepfake Fraud

The Guelph Police Service is again warning residents to be aware of so-called “deepfake” frauds after a man lost $15,000. On Monday, a man in his 80s reported he clicked on a Facebook ad which appeared to feature Premier Doug Ford promoting a mutual fund account. This opened a chat, through which the man was …

Prominent Guelph Developer Reid’s Heritage Properties Declares Bankruptcy, Owing Millions to Local Investors

Reid’s Heritage Properties (RHP), a well-known developer of rental housing in Guelph and Southern Ontario, has filed for bankruptcy, triggering significant financial losses for both institutional and local investors. Court documents reveal that RHP, also known as RHH Rental Properties Ltd., listed $26 million in assets against more than $94 million in liabilities. The filing …

Guelph Police Service

Police Investigating after Woman Approached Kids Outside School

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three young boys were approached by a woman outside their school on Friday. Just before 10 a.m. police were called to a school near Downey Road and Ptarmigan Drive. Three Grade 3 students reported they were playing soccer in the schoolyard approximately 8:20 a.m. when an older woman …

Guelph Heat Warning

Heat Wave in Guelph: Today’s Temperatures Hit 33 °C with Humidex at 44 °C

A significant heat wave is underway in Guelph and surrounding areas. Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning effective from this morning until early Wednesday, with daytime highs reaching 30–36 °C and humidex (feels-like) readings soaring between 40–45 °C . Conditions to Expect Today Afternoon high: 33 °C, but with high humidity it feels more like 44 °C outside. …

Downtown Indecent Act Arrest; 6 Counts Breaching Probation

A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with a series of indecent acts at a downtown-area home. On Saturday morning officers were called to an address just outside the downtown. The complainant showed them security video which depicted a man walking around the property at 1 a.m. while masturbating. The homeowner also has videos …

Hundreds of Dollars in Alcohol Stolen from West-end LCBO

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two people stole hundreds of dollars in alcohol Monday evening. Just before 6 p.m. a man and woman entered the west-end LCBO and were observed placing several bottles in their backpacks and inside their clothing before walking out. Seven bottles of alcohol with a value of $450 were …