10/23/2026
WEEK REPORT
2026-10-11 to 2026-10-17
Amherst Police responded to 112 calls for service over the course of the week.
Sunday:
Police attended a business near the Downtown Core after receiving a report of a physical altercation involving multiple persons. After a brief investigation, it was learned that a 21-year-old male had since left the area and was the only person attempting to fight. This matter remains under investigation.
Police were called to a residence near East Victoria after a male was observed lying on a lawn. Police made contact with the male, and his well-being was quickly verified.
Monday:
Police were called to a business near the downtown core after the alarm company alerted that an unauthorized male was in the lobby. Police moved the male along without incident.
Subsequent to a traffic stop in the area of South Albion Street, a 26-year-old male was issued multiple Summary Offence Tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act, and his vehicle was towed.
Police received a report of a dispute between a male and a female at a residence in the area of Church Street and Spring Street where a 40-year-old male had barricaded himself inside the dwelling. The male jumped out of a window upon police arrival and fled on foot. He was charged with four counts of Failure to Comply with a Release Order, and one count of Resisting Arrest. A 41-year-old male and a 56-year-old male were also briefly detained. This matter remains under investigation.
Tuesday:
While on patrol in the Downtown Core, Police observed multiple persons in the lobby of a business on Church Street. Upon entering the building, Police discovered various forms of property damage. As a result, Police served two males under the Protection of Property Act, and they must abstain from entering the premises for one year. Police are working to identify the other suspects, and the matter remains under investigation.
Police were called to a noise complaint and ongoing neighbour dispute in the area of Hickman Street. This file remains active and further action is pending witness statements.
Wednesday:
A business owner near the Downtown Core called to report unwanted persons residing on their property. Police attended and discovered several abandoned items; however, it did not appear that anyone had been there recently.
Police attended a two-vehicle MVC near South Albion Street. No injuries were reported.
Police attended a two-vehicle MVC near East Victoria Street. No injuries were reported.
Subsequent to a compliance check, a 43-year-old male is facing two counts of Failure to Comply with a Release Order.
A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a 40-year-old male subsequent to surety being rendered.
Thursday:
Police attended a business in the area of West Amherst after a female called to report a male acting erratically. Police quickly located the individual, and a 36-year-old male is facing one count of Failure to Comply with a Release Order.
Police received a report of a physical altercation at a residence near East Victoria Street. As a result, a 34-year-old female is facing one count of Assault and one count of Mischief Under $5,000.00.
Friday:
Police are investigating a fraud case after a male called to report unauthorized transactions on his business account.
Police attended a two-vehicle MVC in the area of South Albion Street. No injuries were reported.
Saturday:
A male attended the Amherst Police Department declaring a medical emergency. EHS was called to attend; however, the male declined further assistance and departed.
Police were called to a business in the Downtown Core after an employee called to report a male was placing items in his backpack. As a result, a 41-year-old male is facing one count of Theft Under $5,000.00 and one count of Entering a Premises Where Entry is Prohibited by Notice.
Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 667-8600.
