The following news releases were issued today by the Guelph Police Service:
Low speed pursuit
On April 3, 2018 at approximately 10:15 a.m. while on routine patrol in the north end of the city, Guelph police observed a green Chrysler being driven by a male that was known to be suspended. Police activated light and sirens to stop the vehicle and the driver fled. A pursuit was initiated, where speeds did not go over 30 km/h. Due to the relatively low speed, police continued to pursue the vehicle. The vehicle suddenly pulled into a driveway of a residence and the driver was immediately arrested. The pursuit did not last more than a few minutes.
Ricky Edwards, a 33-year-old Guelph man, was arrested and charged with flight from police, possession of stolen property and several Highway Traffic Act offences. He was given a May 15, 2018 court date.
Break and enter investigations
On April 3, 2018, the Guelph Police went to a Guelph Street residential building to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered a laundry facility sometime overnight, caused damage and stole money. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. G. MacArthur at 519-824-1212 at ext. 7187. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
On April 3, 2018, the Guelph Police went to a Dublin Street residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered sometime overnight and stole items. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. A. Anderson at 519-824-1212 at ext. 7282. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
On April 3, 2018, the Guelph Police went to a Clair Road East address to investigate a break and enter to a construction site. The culprit(s) entered sometime over the weekend and stole tools. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. J. Hobbs at 519-824-1212 at ext. 7540. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Calls for service
In the last 24 hours, the Guelph Police Service dealt with 219 calls for service.
