Hazardous condition – unsafe vehicle
On July 11, 2016, a member of the Guelph Police traffic division was operating radar on Gordon Street in the area of the Springfield Golf Course. Gordon Street at this location is a 70 km/h zone and with no artificial lighting on this stretch of roadway it is in total darkness in the absence of traffic.
At 10:21 p.m. the officer observed what appeared to be a bicycle light south of his location and that light appeared to be moving in a northbound direction. As the object approached the location of the parked police vehicle, the shape of a motor vehicle became identifiable and it was evident that it was travelling well in excess of the speed limit. The officer activated the radar unit and obtained a speed reading of 108 km/h in the 70 km/h zone. As the motor vehicle passed the officer, it was noted that it had no working exterior lights (including headlights and tail lights). A traffic stop was conducted, the officer approached that motor vehicle and found the driver to be wearing a L.E.D. “headlamp” on his forehead.
It was that single battery operated “headlamp” shining through the front windshield that was first observed by the officer.
A 35-year-old Guelph man has been charged with speeding and operate unsafe vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act. He will appear in the Guelph provincial offences court in September. The license plates were removed from the motor vehicle due to its’ unsafe condition and it was towed from the scene.
Perform stunt – excessive speed seizures/suspensions
On July 10, 2016 at 1:15 a.m. a member of the Guelph Police traffic division was stopped in the southbound left turn lane of the Hanlon Parkway at College Avenue. At that time the officer observed a northbound motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed as it approached the intersection. The officer activated the mobile radar unit and obtained a speed reading of 122 km/h in the posted 70 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted.
The 40-year-old male driver, a resident of Guelph, has been charged with speeding and perform stunt – exceed speed limit by 50 km/h or more under the Highway Traffic Act. He will appear in the Guelph provincial offences court in September.
His driver’s license was suspended at the scene for 7 days. The motor vehicle was also seized for a period of 7 days.
Perform stunt – excessive speed seizures/suspensions
On July 10, 2016 at 11:05 p.m., a member of the Guelph Police traffic division observed a small group of motor vehicles that appeared to be travelling together westbound on Wellington Street west from Gordon Street. There was initial concern that the drivers were preparing to engage in some aggressive driving behavior. The motor vehicles were followed to the area of Wellington Street and Fife Road where two of those motor vehicles continued southbound towards Wellington County Road 124 (and the city limits). As they entered the 70 km/h zone, the second of the two motor vehicles was observed to accelerate to a high rate of speed and pass the first car. The officer activated the mobile radar unit and obtained a speed reading (for the passing car) of 123 km/h and 121 km/h in the 70 km/h zone. The motor vehicle was stopped south of Whitelaw Road without incident.
The 30-year-old male driver, a resident of Guelph, has been charged with speeding and perform stunt – exceed speed limit by 50 km/h or more under the Highway Traffic Act. He will appear in the Guelph provincial offences court in September.
His driver’s license was suspended at the scene for 7 days. The motor vehicle was also seized for a period of 7 days.
Perform stunt – excessive speed seizures/suspensions
On July 11, 2016 at 7:29 p.m., a member of the Guelph Police traffic division was entering the northbound lanes of the Hanlon Parkway from Laird Road. As the officer was merging from the on ramp, he was passed by a northbound motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer activated the mobile radar unit and obtained a speed reading of 151 km/h in the 80 km/h zone. The motor vehicle was followed and stopped north of Kortright Road without incident.
The 22-year-old male driver, a resident of Milton, has been charged with speeding and perform stunt – exceed speed limit by 50 km/h or more under the Highway Traffic Act. He will appear in the Guelph provincial offences court in September.
His driver’s license was suspended at the scene for 7 days. The motor vehicle was also seized for a period of 7 days.
Fail to remain single motor vehicle collision
On July 9, 2016 at 2:00 a.m., the Guelph Police were notified of a single motor vehicle collision in the construction area at the intersection of York Road and Wyndham Street South. Police arrived on scene and observed a pickup truck severely damaged by an impact with concrete barriers. Two males were also observed walking away from the scene. One of those males fled on foot into the yards of homes on the north side of York Road. The second male remained in the area and has co-operated with investigators. The area was searched with the assistance of a Stratford Police canine unit with negative results.
Investigators have had indirect contact with the suspect driver but to date, he has not surrendered himself to police.
Any person(s) with information that would assist with this investigation are asked to contact Cst. D. Mosey at (519)824-1212 ext. 7145.
Break and enter
On July 11, 2016 at 11:18 a.m., the Guelph Police went to an Elizabeth Street business to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered a storage trailer and stole batteries.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. Hern at 519-824-1212 at extension #7138. 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.
Attempt break and enter
On July 11, 2016 at 4:18 p.m., the Guelph Police went to an Avra Court residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) attempted to the sunroom located at the rear of the home. No damage or theft is reported.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst K. Dunn at 519-824-1212 at extension #7180. 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 July 11
In the area of Paisley Road and Candlewood Drive from 8 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - 16 tickets issued.
In the area of Watson Parkway and Shackleton Drive from 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - 6 tickets issued.
In the area of Edinburgh Road North from 5:40 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. - 4 tickets issued.
Stop sign enforcement at Ontario Street and Neeve Street from 6:45 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. – 1 ticket issued
Theft from cars
On July 11, 2016 the Guelph Police received four reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Ontario Street, Toronto Street, Huron Street and Oxford Street.
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.
Door to door sales
There have been recent reports to police about aggressive door to door sales people. If you feel that a salesperson is acting inappropriately, contact the business that they say they are with to report the incident. If you feel they may be acting in a fraudulent manner then police can be called to investigate them. It is not a safe practice to allow someone you do not know into your home.
Police incidents from the past 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 231 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
