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Thursday, August 10, 2017

Assault, disturbances, and damage to vehicles

The following are news releases issued by the Guelph Police Service:

 On August 9, 2017 at 9:50 a.m., Guelph police were called to a Janefield Avenue address, where there was a report of a disturbance.

Police determined that there had been a fight between two males that ended when one male allegedly struck the other in the head with an object. The victim in this incident was taken to Guelph General Hospital by ambulance and subsequently released with minor injuries.

A 23-year-old Guelph male was charged with assault with a weapon and breach of probation. He was held for a bail hearing.

On August 9, 2017 at 12:35 p.m., a female was walking in the area of Gordon / Wellington. A male, not known to her, allegedly approached her, had a brief conversation and then assaulted her. The victim did not require any medical attention as a result of the assault.

A 64-year-old Guelph male was charged with assault. He was held for a bail hearing.

On August 9, 2017 at 8:57 p.m., Guelph police were called to an Applewood Crescent address, where there was a report of a large brawl.

Multiple police vehicles were dispatched to investigate. Involved parties were separated without incident. There were no complaints of assaults or no injuries. A 29-year-old female was charged under the Liquor Licence Act.

Guelph Police are investigating a series of incidents involving damage to vehicles. At some time between the evening of Monday, August 7, 2017 and the morning of Tuesday, August 8, 2017, culprit(s) were in the area of Elmira between Paisley and Freshmeadow and damaged several cars that were in driveways. S

pecifically, vehicles were scratched along one or both sides with a sharp object. In total, eleven vehicles have been scratched, resulting in an approimxate damage value of $4000.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. B. Estabrooks at 519-824-1212 ext. 7259. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips 

Calls for Service

The Guelph Police Service responded to 231 calls in the last 24 hours.