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Male and female arrested following hotel disturbance

Police say a syringe loaded with fentanyl was found in the room
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A Guelph male and female were both arrested following a disturbance at a north end hotel Thursday.

Approximately 4 p.m., the Guelph police were called to a reported disturbance at a hotel in the area of Woodlawn Road West and Imperial Road North. They attended a room where a female had reported being assaulted. Upon being allowed inside, officers immediately noticed a syringe loaded with fentanyl on top of a dresser. The female was transported to hospital for medical assessment.

The male had left before police arrival but was located a short time later. Investigation revealed the parties are on terms not to associate with each other.

A 40-year-old Guelph male is charged with assault, possessing a controlled substance and failing to comply with an undertaking. He was held for a bail hearing Friday. A 37-year-old Guelph female is charged with possessing a controlled substance and failing to comply with an undertaking. She will appear in a Guelph court Jan. 21.