Media Release – March 24, 2025

School threat investigation complete

No charges will be laid in relation to a threat that shut down a Guelph school last week as the person responsible is under the age of 12.

Approximately 8:35 a.m. Friday police were called to an elementary school in the north-east part of the city after staff reported receiving a threatening voicemail overnight. Students and staff were evacuated to another nearby school for the day as the investigation unfolded.

Officers determined the phone used to leave the message belonged to a teenager, who said his family had been visiting friends the previous evening. While the teen was playing video games, he heard an 11-year-old boy leaving the message from the teen’s phone. The child then asked if it was possible to retrieve and delete the voicemail.

Officers spoke to the child and his mother to explain the seriousness of his actions. Due to his age no charges will be laid.

Teens face weapons, threat charges

Two Guelph teens face weapons and threats charges after police were called to an east-end home.

Approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday police were called to an address near Starwood Drive and Grange Road. A teenager reported he had been receiving threatening messages on social media and that five other males had shown up at his home with weapons.

Officers arrived a short time later and the suspects fled. A pickup truck was pulled over nearby and officers observed a black pellet gun between the front seats.

Two Guelph boys aged 16 and 15 were arrested for possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats and prowling near a dwelling. They will appear in court in May. The investigation is ongoing.

Arrest in bear spray attack

A Guelph woman has been arrested after another woman was attacked with bear spray last week.

Just before 11 p.m. last Tuesday, a resident near Exhibition Park reported she and her dogs began reacting to a noxious substance. She believed the smell was coming from the basement apartment and went to check on the occupants where she found a woman vomiting.

Investigation revealed the woman had been visiting a friend when another woman known to both showed up and they got into a physical confrontation. The victim was punched repeatedly in the head and had the substance sprayed directly into her face. She was assessed by paramedics at the scene.

On Friday a suspect was contacted by phone and agreed to turn herself in. A 35-year-old Guelph woman is charged with assault, assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance and mischief under $5,000. She will appear in court May 6.

Former employee arrested for theft

A former employee of a Guelph business has been arrested for repeatedly stealing from the register.

In late February, police were called to a business on Woodlawn Road West. An internal investigation determined an employee had stolen cash 17 times between December and February. The total loss was approximately $850.

On Friday a 20-year-old Guelph woman attended the police station and was arrested for theft under $5,000. She will appear in court June 20.

Weapons charge after arrest on warrant

A Guelph man faces weapons charges after he was arrested for missing court more than seven months ago.

Just before 4 p.m. Friday, officers were patrolling on Silvercreek Parkway North when they spotted a male who was wanted for missing an August court date on charges including break and enter and driving while prohibited.

He was placed under arrest and a search revealed a set of brass knuckles in his pocket.

A 39-year-old Guelph man is further charged with possessing a prohibited weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and unauthorized possession of a weapon. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court April 22.

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