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Man charged after Guelph, Ont. police investigate overnight disturbance

Police said a homeowner received a phone call on Thursday from someone claiming to be his granddaughter. She reportedly needed $18,000 in order to be released from custody. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

It may be OK to slam the door on someone, but not when it’s the police investigating a disturbance.

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Members of the Guelph Police Service were called to a home on Gordon Street early Tuesday morning around 2 a.m.

They arrived to find a man and a woman arguing with each other.

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Investigators say the man appeared to be intoxicated and became argumentative with officers.

They say the man was told that officers needed to check on the well-being of those involved but refused to cooperate.

Investigators say the man continued to talk over the officers and attempted to shut the door on them.

They say after a brief struggle, officers arrested the man and charged him with obstructing police.

The 30-year-old from Guelph is scheduled for court on Feb. 21.

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