Numerous Charges in Downtown Guelph Arrest

A Guelph man faces weapons and other charges after he was arrested downtown Saturday.

Approximately 2:15 p.m. police were investigating a possible robbery which occurred on Quebec Street after a man reported he was beaten up and had his phone stolen. Officers were confronted by another man, who was upset they were speaking to potential witnesses.

Investigation revealed the second man had been involved in the original incident and he was arrested. A search revealed a collapsible baton in his waistband and suspected morphine.

A 24-year-old Guelph man is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, three counts of possessing a weapon while prohibited, possessing a controlled substance, obstructing police and two counts of breaching court orders. He was held for a bail hearing Monday.