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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Man attempts to escape from custody On May 25, 2016 at 3:30 p.m., a male brought before the court for a bail hearing at 36 Wyndham Street South jumped out of the prisoner’s box, pushed an O.P.P. Special Constable and ran from the room.

Man attempts to escape from custody

On May 25, 2016 at 3:30 p.m., a male brought before the court for a bail hearing at 36 Wyndham Street South jumped out of the prisoner’s box, pushed an O.P.P. Special Constable and ran from the room. The male was arrested after a short foot pursuit by court security.  A Special Constable suffered minor scrapes during the arrest.

A 22-year-old Guelph man has been charged with escape lawful custody and assault peace officer. He was held in custody and will appear in bail court on May 26, 2016.

Break and enter

On May 25, 2016 at 7:28 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Scottsdale Drive residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered sometime during the daytime through a basement window. A laptop is reported stolen.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contactGuelph Police at 519-824-1212. 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.

Road safety enforcement on May 25

In the area of Woodland Glenn Drive from 8:30 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. - 5 tickets issued

In the area of Zaduk Place and Sweeney Drive from 8:40 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - 2 tickets issued 

In the area of Victoria Road North and Greenview Street from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - 11 tickets issued

In the area of Kortright Road West and Hanlon Road from 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. - 5 tickets issued 

In the area of 404 Willow Road from 11:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. - 1 ticket issued

In the area of Niska Road and Pioneer Trail from 2:10 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. - 13 tickets issued

Police incidents from the last 24 hours

The Guelph Police were involved in 222 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.