MAIDSTONE — The Maidstone RCMP is reporting a week with 125 occurrences between March 27 and April 2.
Some of the most common calls received were related to traffic collisions, mischief and break and enter.
Call Breakdown
Sunday – 13; Monday – 28; Tuesday – 19; Wednesday – 23; Thursday – 13; Friday – 15; and Saturday - 16
Calls of Interest:
March 27 a single vehicle rollover was reported on a range road near Maidstone. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were uninjured and located by police a short distance away from the collision. The driver of the vehicle, a man from Maidstone was charged with one count of providing a false statement.
March 27, Maidstone RCMP and Lloydminster RCMP received calls regarding a break and enter to a business near Lloydminster. An individual was found asleep in the business by the complainant. RCMP conducted a search of the immediate area east of Lloydminster near the highway. A man was found and arrested without incident.
March 28, a report of a stolen truck was received. The vehicle had been stolen from North of Lloydminster. The truck was later recovered by Onion Lake RCMP after being intentionally set on fire.
March 29, several calls were received by Maidstone RCMP and St. Walburg RCMP about a man driving a black pickup dangerously near Deer Creek Bridge (Highway 3) between Paradise Hill and Alcurve, Alta. The vehicle was reported to be operating dangerously and in pursuit of another vehicle and at one point blocking traffic. Maidstone RCMP located the vehicle on Highway 17. With the assistance of the Lloydminster RCMP and the Enhanced Policing Unit, a man was arrested without incident on the outskirts of Lloydminster. The man, from Lloydminster, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
March 30, Maidstone RCMP responded to a complaint of a stolen 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 from Marshall. The truck is black and has Saskatchewan licence plate 315IUC. If you see this vehicle, or have any information, please contact the Maidstone RCMP at 306-893-4800.
April 1, Maidstone RCMP members were advised of suspicious persons going through back yards in Paynton. Police attended but were unable to locate the subjects of the complaint. No follow up complaints were received.
April 2, a complaint was received of an unwanted individual in a residence in the RM of Wilton. Police attended and arrested the man without incident. The man had not been invited into the residence.
An increase in motor vehicle collisions has been reported with the nicer weather. Given the warmer temperatures wildlife such as deer and moose are more active and pose a real risk to commuters. Please be cautious.
The Maidstone RCMP remind motorist to be cognizant of the speed limits in the rural area.
Highways like Township Road 504, 514 and 490 are 80 km/h unless otherwise posted. Highway 16 is 110 kmh unless otherwise posted. Highway 17 is 100 km/h unless otherwise posted.
Between March 27 and April 2, 34 drivers were stopped for speeding and subsequently charged. Please slow down, be aware of the local speed limit and arrive at your destination safely
