Media Release – May 12, 2026

Arrest after fentanyl found in wall

A Guelph man faces drug charges after a large amount of fentanyl was found inside a wall following his eviction last month.

On April 1, Guelph Police Service officers were called to a north-end seniors’ residence to assist the sheriff in evicting a tenant, who had caused a large amount of damage to the apartment.

A short time after officers left the scene, they were called back by the property manager who had located a package of drugs inside a kitchen wall. The package was found to contain more than 100 grams of purple fentanyl with an estimated street value of $20,000.

On Monday a 66-year-old Guelph man was arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking and breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday. (Occurrence number GU26022280)

Arson arrest outside church

A Guelph woman is charged with arson after several fires were set outside a downtown church Monday evening.

Approximately 6:20 p.m. police were called to Church of Our Lady, where they found and extinguished four separate small fires in a garden area. Witnesses pointed out the suspect, who was arrested as she attempted to leave the area.

A 37-year-old Guelph woman is charged with arson, mischief under $5,000 and breaching a probation order. She was held for a bail hearing Tuesday. (Occurrence number GU26030590)

Impaired driving arrest

A driving complaint led to impaired driving charges for a Guelph man Monday evening.

Approximately 7:45 p.m. police were informed of a possible impaired driver in the area of Edinburgh Road South and Municipal Street. The vehicle was located a short time later in the driveway of a south-end home with the owner still behind the wheel.

Officers spoke to him and immediately noted a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. When the driver exited the vehicle he was unsteady on his feet. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests revealed he had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system.

A 64-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court June 26.

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 GU26030603)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 227