Media Release – January 2, 2026

Arrest after gun pointed at officers

A Guelph woman faces assault and weapons charges after officers responding to a call had a gun pointed at them.

Just before 9 a.m. Thursday, two officers attended an address near Dawson Road and Shelldale Crescent to check on a woman’s wellbeing.

The woman answered the door holding a black pistol, which she pointed at the officers. They shoved the door, knocking the woman down, and were able to disarm her. The weapon was later found to be a BB gun.

A 45-year-old Guelph woman is charged with assault police with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. She will appear in court February 13.

Assault, weapons charges following downtown disturbances

Two Guelph men face assault and weapons charges following separate disturbances minutes apart early Thursday.

Approximately 1:50 a.m. police were called to an establishment on Macdonell Street. Two women had been standing outside when they were approached by a male not known to them who began making rude comments about their clothing. When the women asked him to stop, the man pushed one woman to the ground and spat on the other.

As a crowd surrounded the man, he pulled out a knife and began waving it around. A male bystander tried to intervene and was pushed. Eventually witnesses were able to disarm the man and hold him for police.

A 30-year-old Guelph man is charged with three counts of assault, assault with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He will appear in court February 17.

While officers were on scene, they were approached by patrons from another nearby business reporting a man had assaulted numerous people.

Officers spoke to the man, who was clearly intoxicated and becoming more aggressive. As officers attempted to arrest him for public intoxication, he began to physically resist and would not comply with demands. During the arrest the man spat blood in the face of an officer.

Investigation revealed the man had been causing issues inside the business by repeatedly drinking another person’s drink. When a staff member attempted to remove him the man punched him in the face.

A 28-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault, resisting arrest and public intoxication. He will appear in court February 20.

Car stolen from gym during workout

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a car was stolen from a gym Wednesday night.

Approximately 8:20 p.m. police were called to a business on Eramosa Road. Investigation revealed a man entered the business, went to the changeroom area and stole the victim’s bag. The suspect was then observed on video entering a vehicle, which drove around the parking lot for a couple of minutes before the victim’s grey 2017 Toyota Camry was located and stolen from the lot.

Gym staff believe the same male has been responsible for several similar vehicle thefts in other jurisdictions.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Karson Massey at 519-824-1212, ext. 7594, email kmassey@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 48 hours - 413