Media Release – Oct. 1, 2026

Wanted man arrested, drugs seized

Members of the Guelph Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit arrested a man wanted on outstanding warrants after officers spotted him downtown Wednesday afternoon.

During a search following the arrest, officers found three packages containing more than 20 grams of suspected crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of $2,332. Police also seized cash and a cellphone.

A 45-year-old man is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, failing to comply with a probation order and failing to attend court. He was held for a bail hearing.

Phone scam targets cellphone customers

The Guelph Police Service continues to receive reports of a scam targeting cellphone customers. Victims report receiving calls offering a special deal and being asked to verify their identity or upload identification through a link.

In some cases, victims are directed to order a phone from their legitimate provider. They later receive a call claiming the wrong device was shipped and are provided a prepaid label to return it. The phone is instead sent to the scammer, leaving the victim responsible for the cost.

Police are reminding residents to be cautious of unsolicited calls offering loyalty rewards, seniors’ discounts or special deals on new devices. Other warning signs include offers that seem too good to be true, requests for identification, spoofed caller ID and instructions to return a device using a shipping label provided by the caller. Anyone who receives this type of call should hang up and contact their provider directly using a trusted phone number. They can also contact police if they are unsure at 519-824-1212 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. More information about preventing and reporting fraud is available at www.guelphpolice.ca/frauds.

Total calls for service in the past 24 hours - 284