Media Release – July 10, 2026
Impaired charge after traffic stop
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop Thursday evening.
Approximately 6:45 p.m. police were called to a parking lot near Victoria Road North and Eramosa Road after a witness saw a man exit a vehicle while drinking an alcoholic beverage.
Officers spoke to the driver and observed signs of impairment including slurred speech and an odour of alcohol on his breath. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
A 34-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his car was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court August 25.
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 GU26045195)
Licence plate gives him away
A Guelph man was arrested on an outstanding warrant this week because of his licence plate.
On Wednesday evening a Guelph Police Service officer was patrolling on Wellington Street West when his cruiser’s automated licence plate reader alerted to a vehicle registered to a wanted party.
The car was pulled over and the driver determined to be wanted for failing to appear in court. The 52-year-old Guelph man was arrested. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court July 28. (Occurrence number GU26044987)
Stunt charge for suspended driver
A Brampton man had to find another way home after he was taken off the road for stunt driving in Guelph Thursday afternoon.
At 12:20 p.m. a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Wellington Street West near Hanlon Parkway when he observed a van travelling well above the speed limit. The van was caught on radar at 103 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone.
Investigation revealed the driver’s licence is currently suspended. A 24-year-old Brampton man is charged with speeding, stunt driving and driving while suspended. His licence was suspended for a further 30 days and his van was impounded for 14 days.
A stunt driving conviction will attract a minimum licence suspension of one year, a minimum fine of $2,000 and six demerit points. (Occurrence number GU26045116)
Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 238