Guelph Police Reports - October 26, 2012

Web posted on October 26, 2012

Assault – Arrest
On Thursday October 25, 2012 at 12:30 p.m., a male tried to entice another male to fight in the Bull Frog Mall parking lot, 380 Eramosa Road, Guelph. The 16-year-old Guelph male victim refused, a struggled ensued and the suspect brandished a "cleaver style" kitchen knife and threatened him.

The suspect then tried to force the victim in his car, but he sought refuge in a nearby store in the plaza. The suspect fled, and police were called.

Joshua MASON 20 years of Guelph was charged with Weapons Dangerous, Utter Threats and two counts of Breach Probation. He was held for a Bail Hearing.

Motor Vehicle Collision
On Thursday October 25, 2012 at 3:04 p.m., Guelph Police and Emergency personnel responded to a collision at the intersection of Gordon Street and Dean Avenue Guelph. Investigation revealed that a red Dodge vehicle was stopped waiting to make a left turn into a private driveway when it was struck from behind by a black Jeep.

The two occupants of Dodge and the driver of the Jeep were transported to the hospital with what were believed to be minor injuries. Both motor vehicles received extensive damages estimated at $20, 000. Gordon Street was closed for a short time so that emergency personnel could tend to the injured.

The driver of the black Jeep was subsequently charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act.

If you have information about this investigation, please contact Constable Greg MITCHELL of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Division at 519-824-1212 ext. #7170. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.crimestoppers-wellington.com.

Concerned Citizen Calls Police – Arrest
On Friday October 26, 2012 at 3:00 a.m., Guelph Police received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver. The responsible vehicle was located and stopped on Silvercreek Parkway Guelph. The driver was spoken to and an approved screening device was used.

Kristopher EVANS 32 years of Guelph was charged with Drive Over 80 and will appear in court in December.

Child Struck - Public Assistance requested
On Thursday October 25, 2012 at 3:40 p.m., an eight your old girl was struck by a motor vehicle while she was trying to cross Victoria Road North at Hadati Road, Guelph.

The victim was transported to the hospital and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The responsible motor vehicle fled the scene and is described as an older model white Oldsmobile with two baseball hats sitting in the rear window.

If you have information about this investigation, please contact Constable Greg MacARTHUR of the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212 ext. #7187. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.crimestopperswellington. com.