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5 days ago
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TIMELINE: Corey McArthur's troubled past with the Guelph Police Service
July 24 marks one year since a second penalty hearing got underway for a Guelph Police constable. CTV's Krista Simpson explains where the case stands now. July 24 marks one year since a second penalty hearing got underway for a Guelph Police constable. CTV's Krista Simpson explains where the case stands now. Const. Corey McArthur is fighting to stay with the Guelph Police Service following a 2016 incident where he physically assaulted a teen. It was, however, not the first time his professional behaviour was questioned. 2001: Const. Corey McArthur joins the Guelph Police Service. November 2008: McArthur is charged with assault after he makes an arrest for public intoxication outside a Guelph bar. 2010: A judge finds McArthur guilty of assault. The judge gave McArthur an absolute discharge, which meant the charge would not appear on his criminal record. During the proceedings, he was reassigned to administrative duties with the police service. At a police service hearing, McArthur pleaded guilty to discreditable conduct. He was reprimanded and required to work 80 hours of additional shifts. 2013: McArthur is accused of using excessive force. The Guelph Police Service launched an investigation and ultimately deemed it an 'unsubstantiated' complaint. Later that year, he was charged with assault causing bodily harm. That charged was later withdrawn. September 2016: A 17-year-old was acting erratically after using crystal meth and threatened to harm himself. While handcuffed to a bed at Guelph General Hospital, the teen kneed Corey McArthur in his chest or stomach. In response, McArthur elbowed the teen causing or aggravating an injury. The teen had a 3.5 centimetre cut under his eye, bruising and swelling. The laceration required stitches. The incident was captured on surveillance video inside the hospital. October 2016: McArthur goes on leave and receives Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits for two years. The constable was initially charged with assault causing bodily harm but ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. According to the Ontario Sunshine List, McArthur's salary in 2016 was $101,804. Sept. 27, 2018: McArthur pleaded guilty to a criminal assault charge. He is given a conditional discharge with three years maximum probation and 240 hours of community service. The judge agreed that an undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) played a role in McArthur's actions, causing him to overact and use excessive force. In 2013, Guelph Police Const. Jennifer Kovach was killed on the way to McArthur's call for backup. The icy road conditions caused a collision between Kovach's car and a Guelph bus. Another factor in the judge's decision was McArthur's decision to seek treatment during his two-year absence from the police force. He also noted that there were 'similarities between the 2008 and 2016 incidents. Both involved acts of violence and he was 'amped up' both times.' Following the sentencing, Guelph Police served McArthur with a notice of suspension pending the outcome of the hearing. As stipulated under the Police Services Act, he was suspended with pay. 2019: McArthur's salary, according to the Ontario Sunshine List, is $106,436. 2020: The Ontario Sunshine List records McArthur's salary as $114,756, an increase of 7.8 per cent from the year before. 2021: McArthur's salary on the Ontario Sunshine List is reported as $110,689. That was a 3.5 per cent decrease from 2020. October 2022: A police service hearing is held to determine if McArthur will be reprimanded or dismissed from the Guelph Police Service. Testimony revealed supervisors spoke to McArthur in 2007 about excessive use of force after a 'number' of complaints. McArthur is told he must resign from the force within seven days or risk being fired. At this point, he had been suspended with pay since 2016. November 2022: McArthur files an appeal to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) before the seven-day deadline has elapsed. He argued he should be demoted instead of dismissed. The OCPC can confirm or revoke a decision made during a police service hearing, substitute its own decision or order a new hearing. McArthur's appeal was successful. The OCPC determined that, among other things, the hearing officer did not give enough consideration to McArthur's PTSD. Trial costs and Corey McArthur's salary have cost taxpayers at least $644,570 since his suspension in 2016. The total included prosecution and expert fees, facilities and court reporting fees and hearing officer fees. According to the Ontario Sunshine List, McArthur's salary increased by 5.2 per cent to $116,484. 2023: The Ontario Sunshine List showed McArthur's salary as $115,292. July 24, 2024: McArthur pleaded guilty to discreditable conduct for a second time and another penalty hearing was held. His lawyer said McArthur had gone through extensive counselling and was able to continue working as a police officer. McArthur's salary is listed as $115,489 on the Ontario Sunshine List. July 24, 2025: The second penalty hearing continues. The Guelph Police Service said they are seeking to dismiss McArthur for the 2016 incident at Guelph General Hospital. He remains suspended with pay.
CTV News
5 days ago
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Man arrested in Guelph facing over a dozen charges including child luring
A man is facing a long list of charges following a vehicle theft earlier this week in Guelph. On Monday morning, officers with the Guelph Police Service learned a 2023 Audi Q3 was stolen from a home on Ferris Circle. They were told the vehicle had been locked and both set of keys were accounted for, however, there were no signs of forced entry. Investigators arrested a 29-year-old man on Wednesday and charged him with possession of stolen property over $5,000. During the arrest, he was also charged with theft of a motor vehicle, six counts of operation while prohibited stemming from incidents across the country, two counts of breaching probation and failure to comply with judicial release order. Police said the man was also wanted on several other charges including communicating for the purpose of obtaining sexual services under the age of 18, criminal harassment, indecent telephone calls, invitation to sexual touching and luring a person under the age of 16 by means of telecommunication.
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5 days ago
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High-risk offender released from custody for third time
A high-risk offender has once again been released from custody in Guelph. A judge made that ruling Thursday for 36-year-old Medhani Yohans, a known high-risk offender. His whereabouts are currently unknown. Yohans has a history of violence, including two sexual assaults on strangers. The Guelph Police Service believes he poses a risk to the community, particularly to women, and worry he may go on to commit similar offences. Yohans is described as a 5'9' Black man with a thin build, black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him. Instead, call police at 519-824-1212 and officers will ensure he is abiding by the conditions set out by the court. Previous releases and arrests This is not the first time the Guelph Police Service has warned the community about Yohans. On July 29, 2024, he was released from custody in Toronto. He was told he had to go to the Guelph Police station within seven days of his release but, when he failed to show up, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Yohans was then arrested in August 2024 by officers from another southern Ontario police service and charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions. On March 1, 2025, he was released from custody after serving a custodial sentence. At the time, police put out a similar warning about his history of violence. Yohans was re-arrested a week later, on March 8, after police said he breached a probation order by not reporting to authorities. He was held for a bail hearing and released the next day. The next day, March 10, he was arrested again after he was found sleeping on the University of Guelph campus, which violated a court order stating he must stay away.
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6 days ago
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Guelph Police have made at least 25 arrests related to intimate partner violence so far this year
The Guelph Police Service said investments in addressing intimate partner violence and human trafficking are paying off in the Royal City. According to a news release Wednesday, police have received more than 800 calls related to intimate partner violence in the first six months of the year and have made more than 25 arrests since January. In one case, officers travelled to Belleville to make an arrest. As for human trafficking, police said they have responded to more than 30 related calls for service this year. This comes after Mayor Cam Guthrie recommended the police service increase its 2025 budget request by $250,000 to enhance the Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking Unit. 'While we acknowledge there is still much more to be done to address intimate partner violence and human trafficking in our community, the achievements in the first half of this year clearly demonstrate the value of strategic investments,' Police Chief Gord Cobey said. 'We remain resolute in our commitment to ensuring victims and survivors receive the supports required and that offenders are held accountable.'
CTV News
10-07-2025
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Blue Jays jerseys stolen from Guelph store
The Guelph Police Service is trying to identify the person who stole baseball jerseys from a store on Stone Road West. The theft happened around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Police said a male grabbed five Toronto Blue Jays jerseys off a shelf and walked out of the business without paying for them. The value of the jerseys was estimated at $1,380. The male was described as a white, approximately 5'10', with red hair and a beard. At the time of the theft he was wearing a blue suit, white shirt and black shoes.
