R.I.D.E.
On Dec. 10/11, 2016 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m., the Guelph Police Service partnered with the Wellington County MADD (Mother’s Against Drunk Driving) team and conducted a RIDE program in the City of Guelph. 885 vehicles were checked by officers with five roadside screening tests being administered. Four of the five driver’s registered alcohol but were found to be within the legal limit to operate their vehicles. A 22-year-old Kitchener male registered a Warn on the approved screening device and was issued a three day driver’s licence suspension.
Guelph Police would like to remind drivers that they will continue to conduct random spot checks for persons driving under the influence of alcohol. Registering breath samples over 80 mgs of alcohol per 100 mls of blood will result in an immediate 90 day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension. Convictions for Impaired Driving and Driving with Over 80 mgs will both result in a minimum of 12 month driving prohibition.
Single car collision
On Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at approximately 10 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a single vehicle collision at Downey Road and Ptarmigan Drive. It is alleged that a four door Volkswagon Jetta travelling south on Downey near Ptarmigan, left the roadway striking a hydro pole.
The driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, a 30-year-old Guelph female, was extracted from the vehicle by the Guelph Fire Department. Guelph Wellington EMS transported her to Guelph General Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
The road was partially closed for approximately two hours while emergency crews were on scene and Guelph hydro inspected damage to the pole.
Road conditions at the time of the collision were poor as a result of snow and slush. Police would like to remind the public of the importance of reducing their speed while driving in wintery conditions.
Break and enters
On the evening of Dec. 9, 2016 police were called to an Edinburgh Road apartment where it was found that a total of eight storage lockers had been forced open. Tools and other property were reported as stolen. It is believed the break-ins were done by unknown suspect(s) overnight the previous night.
The same thing happened again at this same building overnight on the 10th, when another storage locker was broken into.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Finoro at 519-824-1212 at extension #7545. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Motor vehicle collisions
Over the weekend police responded to 21 collisions, minor injuries were reported in five of them. Eight provincial offence tickets were issued and weather conditions were a contributing factor in the majority of the collisions.
We all have a part to play with the safety on our roads and it starts with recognizing that driving habits need to change with the season as well as being patient and respectful of other drivers.
Please do not drive over the posted limits and allow for more time to reach your destinations, give yourself a greater following distance with other cars to allow yourselves to stop safely and invest in winter-rated tires that have been shown to reduce stopping distances and provide more traction in winter conditions.
Disturbance ends in arrest
At approximately 10 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2016 police responded to a report of a disturbance at a north-end motel. An intoxicated man was located in the parking lot area and after a brief investigation that man was arrested.
A 19-year-old Kitchener man will appear in bail court today charged with two counts of breach of recognizance and an additional charge of breach of probation under the YCJA.
Theft from cars
Over the weekend the Guelph Police received seven reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Starwood Drive, Creighton Avenue, Starview Crescent, Thompson Drive, Essex Street and two on Hastings Boulevard.
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.
Shoplifting Arrest
On the evening of Dec. 10, police responded to a north-end business where a loss prevention officer had apprehended a male in their store for attempting to leave the store with a large quantity of merchandise. When police arrived to investigate, the male was found to have a quantity of crystal methamphetamine.
Matthew Gary Hirtle of no fixed address was charged with possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and breach of recognizance. He was released with a promise to appear before the court at a later date, but then handed over directly to the OPP to deal with other outstanding charges.
