08/11/2026
WEEK REPORT
2026-08-02 to 2026-08-28
Amherst Police responded to 117 calls for service over the course of the week.
Sunday:
Police attended a local school after a female called to report she had heard suspicious activity in the area throughout the night and subsequently discovered tire tracks across the field the next morning.
Police are investigating an incident of theft from a business in the area of South Albion Street after receiving a report from an employee.
Police were dispatched to an address near the Downtown Core due to a report of a female with a stab wound. The victim was transported to hospital by EHS, and this matter remains under investigation.
Subsequent to a walk-in complaint, a 45-year-old male is facing one count of Assault, three counts of Careless Use of a Firearm, three counts of Possession of a Firearm (while knowing its possession is unauthorized), three counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, and four counts of Unsafe Storage of a Firearm.
Monday:
Subsequent to a traffic stop near the Industrial Park, a 19-year-old male has been issued a seven-day roadside suspension, and a 17-year-old male is facing one count of Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
Police attended an address near Spring Street after a female reported a male behaving erratically. Following a brief investigation, it was determined that nothing criminal had transpired.
Tuesday:
Police were dispatched to a residence in the Vicinity of West Pleasant Street after a youth reported that someone was attempting to enter their home. It was quickly determined that the call was a prank, and this has been deemed a case of Public Mischief. The matter remains under investigation.
Due to high winds, Police were dispatched to multiple locations for downed trees and power lines.
Subsequent to a walk-in complaint, a 53-year-old male is facing two counts of Uttering Threats and one count of Harassing Communications.
Wednesday:
Police are investigating an attempted overnight break-and-enter into a residence near the Industrial Park.
Police were dispatched to an address near South Albion Street after receiving a report of a suspicious person. As a result, a 19-year-old male was issued a Summary Offense Ticket under the Liquor Control Act.
Police received a report of an erratic driver heading into town from Hwy 6. The vehicle was quickly located and as a result, a 49-year-old female is facing one count of Obstruction, one count of Passing in the Face of Oncoming Traffic, one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Inspection Sticker, one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Driverβs License, one count of Failure to Operate a Motor Vehicle in a Careful or Prudent Manner, and one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Liability Policy.
Thursday:
Police are investigating after a male reported that he had been defrauded of a sum of money after clicking an online ad.
Police are investigating after a male called to report that another male had approached him in a parking lot requesting assistance for his two children, and subsequently attempted to coerce him to rob a business near Robert Angus Drive for an undisclosed sum of money. A description has been obtained, and police are actively working to identify the suspect.
Friday:
Police were called to a business in West Amherst due to staff reporting a suspicious male lying on the ground with multiple belongings scattered around him. As a result, a 35-year-old male is facing one count of Obstruction and one count of Identity Fraud.
Police were called to a residence near the Downtown Core after multiple people reported an altercation between a male and a female. As a result, a 43-year-old male is facing one count of Assault, two counts of Assault on a Police Officer, one count of Disturbing the Peace, one count of Failure to Comply with a Probation Order, two counts of Mischief Under $5,000.00, and two counts of Uttering Threats.
Saturday:
EHS requested Police assistance with a medical call near South Albion Street. The individual was safely located and left in the care of medical personnel.
While on patrol near the Industrial Park, Police discovered windows had been broken out of an abandoned building. This matter remains under investigation.
Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
