Media Release – October 23, 2026

Drug, weapons, impaired charges

A Guelph man faces drug, weapons and impaired driving charges following a traffic stop early Thursday.

Just after 7 a.m. an officer queried the licence plate of a vehicle driving on Woolwich Street near Speedvale Avenue and determined it should not be attached to any vehicle. The vehicle was followed into a parking lot, where the officer spoke to the driver and noted he appeared impaired by drugs.

The man was arrested and a search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of suspected crack cocaine and a contaminated pipe. Officers also found 3D-printed “brass knuckles” inside the vehicle near the driver’s seat.

The man was returned to the police station, where an officer trained in drug recognition concluded his ability to operate a vehicle was impaired by drugs.

A 29-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving, possessing a controlled substance, unauthorized possession of a weapon and several Highway Traffic Act offences. His licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court January 5. (Occurrence number GU26072609)

$140k lost in crypto scam

Residents are reminded to use caution when dealing with unknown individuals after a Guelph woman lost approximately $140,000 in a cryptocurrency scam.

The woman told police the scam began months ago when she received a text she believed was the result of a wrong number. She exchanged texts with the other person, who eventually convinced her to create accounts with various cryptocurrency agencies and began investing.

During the scam, the victim reported using various methods to send her “investments,” including wire transfers and deposits in cryptocurrency ATMs. She believed her balance had grown significantly, however when she attempted to withdraw funds was told she needed to pay substantial fees.

Residents are encouraged to be wary of any telephone call, email or text which requires you to take immediate action. It is always best to independently contact the supposed sender and confirm the legitimacy of the correspondence before taking action.

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. Even if no financial loss has been sustained, interactions can still be reported to the CAFC. (Occurrence number GU26072654)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 249