Police looking for witnesses to collision
On April 18, 2016 shortly before 11 a.m., the Guelph Police responded to motor vehicle collision on York Road and Industrial Street.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact Sgt. J. Karavelus at 519-824-1212 at extension #7192. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
OPP execute drug warrant at Mount Forest residence
WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP – On April 14, 2016 at approximately 4:40 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Street Crime Unit (SCU), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence located on Fergus Street South in Mount Forest, Wellington North Township.
A quantity of methamphetamine, replica handguns, knives, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia were seized.
47-year-old Stephen LOHWINOW of Wellington North Township has been charged with Possession of a Methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on May 17, 2016 to answer to the charge.
Stunt driving charge laid
On April 18, 2016 at 11:07 p.m., the Guelph Police observed a motor vehicle travelling southbound on the Hanlon Parkway at a high rate of speed. The motor vehicle was followed and as it passed through the intersection of the Hanlon Parkway and College Avenue West, the officer obtained a radar reading of 129 km/h in the 70 km/h zone. The motor vehicle was stopped without incident near Stone Road West.
A 22-year-old Oshawa male is charged with speeding (129 km/h in a 70 km/h zone) and perform stunt – speeding by 50 or more km/h. His driver’s license has been suspended for a period of 7 days and the motor vehicle operated at the time of the offence was seized for a 7 day period.
Break and enter
On April 18, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a construction site on Delhi Street to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the site sometime overnight and stole tools.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst K. Rodd at 519-824-1212 at extension #7111. 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.
Break and enter
On April 18, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a Jane Street residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the enclosed porch sometime overnight and stole roofing tools.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. O’Connell at 519-824-1212 at extension #7126. 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.
Theft from cars
On April 18, 2016 the Guelph Police received two reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Stephanie Drive and Imperial Road North.
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.
Road safety enforcement on April 18
Youngman Drive and Harvard Road from 8:25 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. -- 2 disobey stop sign tickets issued
Police incidents from the last 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 220 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
