Media Release – May 22, 2026

Driver charged after teen struck

A driver was charged Thursday after a teenager was hit by a car in the south end.

Emergency services were called at 8:15 a.m. to the intersection of Stone Road West and Scottsdale Drive, where a 14-year-old boy had been hit by a sedan. He was transported to hospital for treatment of facial injuries.

A 94-year-old man is charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian. (Occurrence number GU26032905)

Officer assaulted, woman arrested

A Guelph woman was arrested following an altercation which left a Guelph Police Service officer injured Thursday morning.

Approximately 7:30 a.m. officers attended an address on Waterloo Avenue to check on a woman’s wellbeing. The woman became agitated and attempted to punch an officer. She was taken to the ground and arrested. An officer sustained a hand injury during the arrest.

A 46-year-old Guelph woman is charged with assault police. She will appear in court August 11. (Occurrence number GU26032889)

Motorcyclist caught at more than twice speed limit

A Guelph man was taken off the road Thursday after an officer clocked his motorcycle going more than double the speed limit.

Just after 7 p.m. a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Maltby Road West when he spotted a motorcycle travelling 134 km/h in the posted 60 km/h zone.

A 29-year-old Guelph man is charged with speeding and stunt driving. His licence was suspended for 30 days and the bike 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 GU26033064)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 238