Media Release – October 19, 2026
Indecent act reported at mall
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an indecent act was reported at Stone Road Mall.
On Friday an employee of the mall reported the incident which occurred the previous Tuesday at approximately 1 p.m. The employee reported being outside speaking with a co-worker when they saw a man in the stairwell of the parkade who appeared to be masturbating while looking at his phone.
He was described as a white male with a slim build, a buzz cut and moustache and wearing a blue tank top, jeans and brown shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Megan Heyes at 519-824-1212, ext. 7813, or email mheyes@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26071258)
Drug charges after traffic stop
Two men face drug charges after a traffic stop in Guelph Friday night.
Just after 10 p.m. officers observed a vehicle being driven suspiciously in the area of Willow Road and Applewood Crescent. The driver appeared to be trying to evade police. The car was stopped and the occupants identified, though one gave a name later determined to be false.
During a search officers located a quantity of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine.
A 31-year-old Etobicoke man is charged with possessing a controlled substance and obstructing police. A 38-year-old Collingwood man is charged with possessing a controlled substance and breaching a court order. Both will appear in court January 5. (Occurrence number GU26071600)
Driver flees police
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a driver fled police after appearing to fall asleep in a restaurant drive-through.
Approximately 6:35 a.m. Sunday police were called to a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. A witness reported a woman placed her order but then didn’t pull forward and appeared to be dozing off for several minutes. Officers arrived but the woman fled, driving erratically at a high rate of speed.
Officers were able to visually identify the driver and did not pursue in the interest of public safety. The investigation is ongoing. (Occurrence number GU26071683)
Impaired arrest after traffic stop
A Fergus man is charged with impaired driving after police were called to a Guelph parking lot Sunday night.
Just after 9 p.m. police were called to a business on Speedvale Avenue East about a man in a vehicle who appeared intoxicated. Officers located the man sitting in his parked vehicle and immediately detected a strong odour of alcohol and other signs of impairment.
He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests revealed he had more than twice the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 56-year-old Fergus man is charged with impaired operation. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.
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 GU26071827)
Total calls for service in the last 72 hours - 708