GPS Daily Update 20Jan2025: Bear Spray Attack, Multi Vehicle Collision, Etc.
Source: Guelph Police Service
Date: Tue Jan 21 06:49:32 MST 2025
A Guelph man faces robbery and weapons charges after suspected bear spray was discharged inside a west-end apartment building.
Just after 6 a.m. Saturday police were called to an apartment building near Willow Road and Dawson Road for a concerning smell inside the building. Officers arrived and spoke to Guelph Fire Department personnel, who advised a noxious substance had been discharged in one of the units.
While officers were on scene they were approached by two residents. They advised a male known to them had attended their unit earlier in the morning and brandished a cannister of spray while demanding the females purse. A physical altercation between the males ensued, during which the spray was discharged.
A 32-year-old Guelph man was located later in the day at an address downtown and arrested. He is charged with robbery, administering a noxious substance and mischief. He was held for a bail hearing Monday.
Man robbed of drugs he just bought
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man was sprayed in the face and robbed of drugs he had just purchased.
Just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday emergency services were called to a business near Waterloo Avenue and Edinburgh Road South after an injured male arrived asking for help.
Investigation revealed the male had attended an apartment on Waterloo Avenue to buy drugs. A short time later he was sitting in his car when two individuals approached and sprayed a noxious substance through the window into his face and stole the drugs.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Aaron Miller at 519-824-1212, ext. 7383, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Business break-in
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a west-end business was entered early Friday.
Approximately 1:25 a.m. police received an alarm call for a business near Speedvale Avenue West and Marksam Road. Officers arrived to find the front door had been pried open and was slightly ajar. A tobacco cabinet and several drawers were open but it was not immediately known what was taken.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Matt Trecroce at 519-824-1212, ext. 7598, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Impaired arrest after three parked vehicles struck
A Guelph man faces impaired and dangerous driving charges after three parked vehicles were struck Sunday evening.
At 6 p.m. police were notified of a collision on Auden Road. Officers arrived and found three vehicles with severe damage and a fourth with moderate damage. No injuries were reported.
An officer spoke to the driver and noted he had an odour of alcohol on his breath and slurred speech. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests revealed he had close to three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
A 52-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court February 7.
The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please dont drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.
Total calls for service in the last 72 hours 754