History of neighbour disputes leads to arrest for Guelph man: police
(Phil Molto / CTV Kitchener)
Guelph police have arrested a man they say smashed his neighbour's patio door following a long history of disputes between the two.
Officers were called to a home on Paisley Road near Elmira Road around 7 p.m. Thursday.
The caller told police his neighbour had smashed his patio door and threatened his life.
Police say they arrived at the scene and were met outside by the suspect.
A 60-year-old Guelph man has been arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000 and uttering death threats.
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