Media Release – March 10, 2026

Trucker charged after pedestrian injured

A truck driver has been charged after a collision early last month that left a man seriously injured.

Approximately 4:40 p.m. February 9, emergency services were called to Gordon Street and Stone Road. Investigation revealed a man and woman, both 18, were crossing the street when the truck began turning. The man grabbed his girlfriend’s jacket and pulled her out of the truck’s path before losing his balance and falling down.

The truck driver tried to stop but the man was struck by the truck’s bumper and front wheel. The man’s injuries were initially thought not to be serious, however assessment at a Hamilton trauma centre revealed significant internal injuries which are expected to be life-altering. He has undergone several surgeries and remains in hospital.

On Monday a 41-year-old Ariss man was charged with careless driving causing bodily harm.

Arrest after bloody neighbour dispute

A Guelph woman was arrested Monday after a neighbour dispute left a man bloodied.

Just after 3 p.m. both parties called police. Investigation revealed the woman arrived at her apartment near downtown and saw her neighbour sitting outside. The pair exchanged heated words due to an ongoing dispute. The woman saw the man approaching her vehicle and went out to confront him.

During the altercation the man was struck in the head several times with a piece of wood. Officers observed a trail of blood leading to the man’s unit and found him with a large laceration on his forehead.

A 63-year-old Guelph woman was arrested for assault causing bodily harm. She will appear in court June 2.

Two arrested after break-in

Two people were arrested early Tuesday after breaking into the west-end apartment of a man they mistakenly believed was in custody.

Approximately 12:05 a.m. police were called to an address on Imperial Road North. The resident discovered the accused in his unit and told them to leave before calling police. Officers arrived minutes later and stopped a vehicle attempting to leave the area.

The two were placed under arrest and a search revealed a baggie with suspected cocaine.

A 36-year-old Guelph woman and 35-year-old Guelph man are each charged with break and enter. The man is also charged with possessing a controlled substance while the woman is further charged with breaching a probation order and two counts of failing to comply with a release order. Both will appear in court May 5.

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