Guelph Police Reports - January 14, 2013

Web posted on January 14, 2013

HIT AND RUN
On January 11, 2013, at 5:30pm, a 2004 Oldsmobile was rear ended by another motor vehicle at the intersection of Silvercreek Parkway North and Speedvale Avenue. The two drivers agreed to pull into a parking lot to call Police but the vehicle that rear ended the Oldsmobile drove away and was last seen travelling south on Silvercreek Parkway.

Description of the vehicle: Older model vehicle, gold in colour, possibly a Chevrolet Cavalier. Description of the driver: White male, 25 years old, approximately 5'10"

The passenger in the Oldsmobile, a 51 year old Guelph man suffered an injury to his back. The Oldsmobile sustained approximately $3000 in damage.

Guelph Police would like to speak to and identify the responsible vehicle and driver. Please call Cst Matt Jotham, Guelph Police Traffic Unit, 519-824-1212, ext #7434. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST
On January 11, 2013, at 7:56pm, members of the Tactics and Rescue Unit conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle at the plaza on Imperial Road and Paisley Road. Police investigation led to the discovery of a quantity of marijuana and a scale. The driver was arrested.

A 19 year old Guelph man is charged with Possession of a Controlled substance. He will appear in court on February 22, 2013.

HIT AND RUN INVESTIGATION LEADS TO IMPAIRED ARREST
On January 13, 2013 at 2:43am, Guelph Police investigated the report of a vehicle that struck a traffic light pole in the center median at the entrance to 1 Stone Road West and continued on to Edinburgh Road South, where it was located by Police.

The vehicle had extensive damage to its front end. The driver did not have any injuries as a result of the collision. Police determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and he was arrested.

A 26 year old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving, drive over 80mgs and fail to remain. He will appear in court on January 25, 2013.

POLICE LOOK FOR VEHICLE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOWNED WIRES
On January 12, 2013 at 2:35pm, a white pickup truck was towing a trailer northbound on Stevenson Street North. The trailer was loaded with a portable structure. Between Cassino Avenue and Rosedale Avenue the load on the trailer came into contact with overhead tree branches and utility wires.

Several hundred metres of overhead television cable was ripped down and destroyed. The overhead electrical service going to a nearby residence was ripped out of the transformer, leaving it without electricity.

Police were required to intermittently close Stevenson Street over a 3 hour period while Guelph Hydro crews worked to restore electricity and repair damaged electrical services. The vehicle responsible for causing this damage was described as a white pickup truck, believed to have "Z71" emblems on the box portion, and therefore believed to a GM vehicle.

The pickup truck was towing a trailer - carrying what was described as a small portable building or a large shed. Further, a pole or utility stack was described as protruding from the top of this portable structure. It was this pole that is believed to have come into contact with overhead tree branches and utility wires.

Anyone with any information regarding this event is asked to contact the Guelph Police Service or anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.