Armed robbery in city
GUELPH – Guelph Police are investigating after a south-end convenience store was robbed early Monday.
Just after 6am on Oct. 15, police were called to a business near Gordon Street and Edinburgh Road South.
“The male clerk advised he was working when two males entered the store approximately 5:20am,” police stated in a press release.
“One of the males pulled out a large knife and ordered the clerk to sit on the floor while the second stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes.
“The clerk was not physically injured.”
Police describe the first male as six feet tall with a stocky build and dark eyes. He was wearing a Halloween costume consisting of a black cape, white mask and gloves.
The second male is described as white, approximately 5’5” with a slim to medium build. He was wearing a black hoodie, black ski mask, black pants, black and grey running shoes, a black backpack and white gloves.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Constable Scott Carroll at 519-824-1212 ext. 7489 or email swcarroll@guelphpolice.ca, or leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or at csgw.tips.
Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Those arrested recently include:
– a 47-year-old man from Rockwood, who was charged with mischief in relation to an incident in Rockwood on Oct. 1;
– a 65-year-old man from Fergus, who was charged with assault causing bodily harm in relation to an incident in Fergus on Oct. 3;
– a 38-year-old Fergus resident, who was charged with mischief in relation to an incident in Elora on Oct. 3;
– a 44-year-old Mount Forest resident, charged with spousal assault in Mount Forest on Oct. 5;
– a 24-year-old Guelph resident, charged with two counts of mischief in Guelph/Eramosa on Oct. 9; and
– a 22-year-old Wellington North woman, charged with failure to comply with undertaking on Oct. 9.
The accused individuals are to appear in Guelph court at a later date.
Driving charges
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A Drayton resident faces driving charges after being stopped by police here last week.
Wellington County OPP officials say an officer monitoring traffic on Oct. 7 just before 9am stopped the driver of a “suspicious” vehicle.
A 41-year-old from Drayton was charged with driving while suspended, driving without a valid permit and driving without insurance.
The accused is scheduled to appear in Guelph court at a later date.
Safety campaign results
LONDON – West Region OPP officials say their officers laid over 750 charges during a recent “Drive smart – keep it safe” traffic safety campaign throughout southwestern Ontario.
During the campaign, which ran between Sept. 23 and 29, officers stopped 1,967 vehicles and charged 26 with stunt driving, police stated in an Oct. 2 press release.
“Officers also stopped and charged 86 drivers of modified vehicles, along with 597 operators for speed offences and 76 for Criminal Code traffic-related charges,” police added.
OPP Inspector Mike McConnell of the West Region Traffic Safety and Marine unit said the campaign “reinforced the fact that safe driving is not just a suggestion, but a responsibility we all share.
He added, “Let’s continue to put public safety first by saying no to speeding, stunt driving, and unsafe vehicle modifications.”
The OPP warns that drivers involved in stunt driving or street racing are subject to a long list of punishments, ranging from an immediate 30-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment to fines up to $10,000, jail terms up to six months and suspensions that can escalate to a lifetime driving ban upon repeat convictions.
