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Month: April 2026

Man Found Sleeping Inside Guelph High School

An early morning routine quickly turned into a police investigation after an unexpected discovery inside a Guelph school. What security footage revealed adds another layer to the incident. A Guelph man has been arrested after someone broke into a local high school. Just before 7 a.m. Tuesday a custodian called police after discovering someone sleeping …

Serious Rollover Crash in Guelph-Eramosa Leads to Careless Driving Charge

Serious Rollover Crash in Guelph-Eramosa

A dangerous rollover crash in Guelph-Eramosa sent one driver to hospital and triggered a major road closure Monday evening. Police say the incident remains under investigation as they seek witnesses and dashcam footage. A single vehicle rollover near Highway 6 and Wellington Road 51 has driver charged with Careless Driving. On April 13, 2026, at …

Two Guelph Crypto Scams Cost Victims More than $15,000

Guelph Police are again warning residents after two separate fraud cases involving cryptocurrency transfers were reported. In both cases, the victims were convinced to send thousands of dollars before realizing they had been scammed. The Guelph Police Service is again warning the public to be cautious when dealing with individuals online after a Guelph resident …

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Mother and Daughter Arrested in Shoplifting Incident at Stone Road Mall

A routine afternoon at Stone Road Mall turned into an arrest after staff noticed suspicious behaviour inside a store. What followed led to both a mother and daughter facing charges. A Kitchener mother and daughter were both arrested after more than $1,000 in product was stolen Monday from a Guelph business. Just before 3:30 p.m. …

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Stranger Attack Leaves Guelph Man With Serious Head Injury

It happened quickly, in the early hours when few are around. By the time emergency crews arrived, one man was already badly injured – and the other was gone. A Guelph man was arrested after a stranger sustained a serious head injury early Tuesday. Approximately 1 a.m. emergency services were called to the parking lot …

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Guelph Taxi Driver Assaulted by Passenger During Late-Night Ride

What began as a standard fare quickly escalated into a concerning situation for a local driver. Police say the suspect didn’t get far after being dropped off. A Guelph man was arrested early Thursday after a taxi driver was assaulted while driving. Shortly after midnight officers were called to the area of Willow Road and …

Meet Guelph’s New Police Dog – Now You Can Help Choose Its Name

A new four-legged officer is already in training and preparing to serve the community. Before that happens, residents have a chance to help decide what the dog will be called. The Guelph Police Service welcomed its newest canine on April 9. The one-year-old Belgian Malinois / German Shepherd mix was carefully selected for temperament, intelligence …

‘Bank Investigator’ Scam Leads to Arrest in Guelph

It began with a phone call that sounded legitimate. By the time it ended, thousands of dollars had been taken and a suspect was on police radar. A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with so-called ‘bank investigator’ scams targeting older adults. Last July, three Guelph residents in their 90s reported being contacted by …

Downtown Guelph Security Guard Assaulted with Wooden Stick, Suspect Charged

An evening shift in downtown Guelph took a sudden turn when a confrontation turned physical. Police say the situation unfolded quickly – and could have been far worse. A Guelph man faces charges after a security guard at a downtown business was assaulted Thursday evening. Approximately 8:35 p.m. the complainant asked a man to leave …

Attempted Distraction Theft Reported at Willow West Mall Parking Lot

It often starts with a conversation and a simple gesture. But in seconds, it can turn into a calculated attempt to steal from someone caught off guard. The Guelph Police Service is investigating the latest attempted distraction theft targeting older adults. Wednesday afternoon a Guelph man in his 70s reported a suspicious interaction. He said …