Media Release – April 16, 2026

Fake reports, abuse leads to charge

A Guelph woman faces a criminal charge after making several false reports to police and verbally abusing police call takers.

During April, the woman has called police approximately 15 times to report allegations later determined to be false. During these calls she has consistently berated police communicators attempting to assist her and later refused to speak to officers dispatched to investigate her allegations.

On Tuesday evening officers spoke to the woman and warned she could face a criminal charge if the behaviour continued. Within minutes of them leaving she once again called in.

On Wednesday morning a 50-year-old Guelph woman attended the police station and was arrested for public mischief. She will appear in court July 10. (Occurrence number GU26024096)

Girl arrested after disturbance

A Guelph girl was arrested after police attended a large disturbance Wednesday evening.

Just after 6 p.m. police were called for reports of two groups of youths fighting in the plaza at Gordon Street and Wellington Street East. Investigation revealed approximately 12 young people were involved in a verbal altercation which turned physical. A 22-year-old man was transported to hospital for treatment after he fell and injured his knee.

A 15-year-old Guelph girl was arrested after it was determined she was breaching several release orders by associating with two males involved in the disturbance. She is charged with two counts each of failing to comply with an undertaking and breaching a probation order. She was held for a bail hearing Thursday. (Occurrence number GU26024372)

Impaired charge after car stuck on tracks

A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after a car got stuck on railroad tracks Wednesday night.

Just before 10:30 p.m. police were called to the tracks between Duke Street and Arthur Street South where they found a man attempting to reverse his vehicle off the tracks.

Officers spoke to the man and detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. He exited the vehicle and was observed to be unsteady on his feet.

The man was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests confirmed he had more than twice the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 66-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and driving while disqualified. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court May 29.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to be responsible if they choose to consume alcohol and cannabis. Please don’t 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. (Occurrence number GU26024416)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 269