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Month: June 2025

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Kitchener Woman, Impaired in Stolen Van involved in Head-on Collision

A Kitchener woman faces a long list of driving, drug and property charges after a crash Thursday morning involving a stolen van. Just before 7:30 a.m. emergency services were called to the intersection of Wellington Street West and Imperial Road South. Investigation revealed the driver of a Kia van had failed to negotiate a curve …

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Man Assaults Good Samaritan Downtown Guelph

A Guelph man was arrested after a Good Samaritan was assaulted downtown Thursday afternoon. Approximately 3:40 p.m. and man and woman were waiting to cross Macdonell Street. The man stepped out in front of traffic, prompting the woman to yell a warning so he didn’t get hit. The man approached and struck the woman with …

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Jewelry, Video Games, Coins and Cannabis Products Stolen in Downtown Home Break-in

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a home near downtown was entered Wednesday. Approximately 8:35 p.m. police were called to an address near Paisley Street and Yorkshire Street North after the resident returned home to find a window broken and the front door ajar. Jewelry, video games, coins and cannabis products were noted to …

Drugs and Replica Weapons Seized in Fentanyl Investigation

A Guelph man was arrested Wednesday after police seized $18,000 worth of drugs and three replica firearms. Earlier this year, the Guelph Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit began an investigation after receiving complaints about possible trafficking taking place at a seniors’ residential complex in the city’s north end. A search warrant was executed Wednesday morning. …

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Fragrances Stolen at Business in Stone Road Mall

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after four men stole more than $1,000 in fragrances from a south-end business Wednesday. The four entered a business at Stone Road Mall and browsed in the fragrances section. Before leaving the store they removed a fragrance boxed set from a display near the front door, then returned a …

Charges Laid after Man Caught Watching Neighbour While Exposing Himself

A Guelph man faces charges after he was observed masturbating while watching a neighbour get changed. On Monday morning a resident near Silvercreek Parkway North and Greengate Road was getting changed when she saw a neighbour standing in his open patio door while staring at her and touching himself. The woman yelled to her husband, …

Senior has Wallet Stolen after Helping Stranger in Downtown Guelph

The Guelph Police Service continues to investigate after a woman had her wallet stolen and her cards later used. On April 23, a woman in her 70s attended a downtown bank and withdrew cash from an ATM. As she was leaving the bank she stopped to help a woman who had dropped some coins on …

Guelph Man Loses $67,000 in Reader’s Digest Scam

Residents are reminded to be cautious and not provide personal information to strangers after a Guelph man had more than $67,000 withdrawn from his bank account. This week, the man reported he was contacted March 11 by someone calling from a toll-free number. The caller advised the man he had won a prize through a …

Toronto Deploys 50 Goats to Tackle Invasive Plants

Fifty goats have returned to Don Valley Brick Works Park this week as part of the City of Toronto’s ongoing effort to manage invasive plant species through sustainable methods. The initiative, which runs from June 10 to June 11, marks the second year of the City’s Prescribed Goat Grazing Project. The goats, provided by Goats …

Guelph Police: Be Aware of Door-to-Door Pitches

Residents are strongly encouraged to be cautious when dealing with anyone offering unsolicited renovation or repair work after an east-end homeowner had her driveway only partially replaced last week. Friday morning, police were called after a homeowner reported suspicious males going door-to-door offering to repair or replace driveways. Guelph Police and City of Guelph Bylaw …