Child pornography charges laid
On June 23, 2016 members of the Guelph Police Technological Crimes-Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant at a Fieldstone Road residence, where the accused resided in a basement apartment. The investigation was a result of a peer to peer file sharing investigation. During the search of the home, computer systems, external storage devices and other articles were seized.
Paul Langis, 27 years of Guelph has been charged with possession of child pornography, making child pornography available for distribution and accessing child pornography. He will appear in court on August 16, 2016.
This Project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Downtown arrests
On June 23, 2016, members of the Drug Enforcement Unit and High Enforcement Action Team were in the downtown in an effort to reduce drug and violent crimes in the core. While they were there they observed two males who are known to be involved in the drug trade. These males were followed and observed stealing multiple items from five different stores. The males were arrested and charged with several offences. A large quantity of stolen items were recovered with a total value of $632.38.
A 48-year-old Guelph man has been charged with five counts of theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property and breach of recognizance. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on June 24, 2016.
A 28-year-old Guelph man has been charged with three counts of theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property and breach of probation. He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with drive no licence. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on June 24, 2016.
Break and enter
On June 6, 2016 at 5:08 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Bridlewood Drive residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) damaged the front door to gain entry sometime during the day. A theft of foreign currency and a lap top is reported.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Apps at 519-824-1212 at extension #7162. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Impaired driver arrested
On June 24, 2016 at 3:47 a.m., the Guelph Police were called to the area of 243 Woodlawn Road West for a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and driver and a traffic stop was conducted. Police spoke with the male driver, determined him to be impaired and attempted to arrest him. The male did resist that arrest and once at the station refused to provide a breath sample.
Abdallah Abukhousa, 44 years of Kitchener has been charged with impaired driving, resist arrest and refuse to provide a breath sample. He will appear in court on August 2, 2016.
S.I.U. investigation started
On May 23, 2016 at 1:17 a.m. the Guelph Police became involved in an investigation on Speedvale Avenue West, involving an adult male. During the course of the investigation the male was arrested by the Guelph Police. While arresting the male a struggle ensued and as a result the male complained that he was injured. The male attended to the Guelph General Hospital after being released from police custody, where he was treated for his injuries and released the same day.
The Guelph Police became aware of the injury to the male after he filed a complaint which had been received by the Guelph Police on June 21, 2016. Based on the injury disclosure the S.I.U. have invoked their mandate to investigate this matter.
There will be no further information released at this time as this investigation is now with the S.I.U.
Road safety enforcement on June 23
In the area of Woodlawn Road and Governors Road from 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - 1 ticket issued.
In the area of Victoria Road at Dakota Drive from 9:35 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. and again from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 3 tickets issued.
In the area of Downey Road from 6:40 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - 10 tickets issued.
Theft from cars
On June 23, 2016 the Guelph Police received two reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Porter Drive and Strathmere Place.
This crime is easily avoided by locking your cars, keeping valuables out of sight or removed from your vehicle and parked in a well-lit and visible area where possible. If you do fall victim to this crime, please report using the Guelph Police CopLogic online reporting system. You can find this on the Guelph Police website under Online Reporting. You can also check out recent theft from car locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Police incidents from the past 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 257 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
