The RCMP are reporting several arrests as a result of targeted enforcement initiatives in the North Battleford area in recent weeks.
Police are saying the initiatives have been in direct response to the recent rash of criminal activity in the Battlefords detachment area.
According to an RCMP news release Wednesday, the targeted initiatives were conducted by Battlefords RCMP, and involved a number of additional RCMP resources being brought into the area. Those included Police Dog Services units, Traffic Services, Emergency Response Team and specialized drug and gang enforcement teams. Local specialized policing units were also deployed.
Police are reporting several arrest warrants have been executed and dozens of charges laid. In many cases, these have involved "known, repeat offenders." Police are saying 75 files resulting in charges have been opened.
Some of the individuals charged include the following:
A 15-year-old male from North Battleford is charged with two counts of break and enter, disguised with intent to commit an offence, possession of a weapon, careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm, using a firearm in commission of an offence, three counts of failure to comply with an undertaking, two counts of theft of vehicle, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, and three counts of mischief under $5,000.
A 17-year-old male from North Battleford is charged with two counts of break and enter of a residence, one count of disguised with intent to commit an offence, possession of a weapon, careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to court order, possession of a firearm while knowing prohibited, using a firearm in commission of an offence, resist / obstruct peace officer, two counts of theft of a vehicle, and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime.
A 15-year-old male from North Battleford has been charged with one count of possession of a weapon.
A 13-year-old male from North Battleford is charged with break and enter of a residence and possession of a weapon.
An 18-year-old male from North Battleford is charged with break and enter to a residence, two counts of theft of a vehicle, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime and three counts of mischief under $5,000.
An 18-year-old female from North Battleford is charged with resisting/obstructing a peace officer and theft under $5,000.
Police say additional targeted enforcement initiatives are either underway or planned for the next few weeks. They have also pledged to continue to draw on additional resources as required, and to “provide the Battlefords with efficient and effective policing services.”
They also urge residents to continue to secure their vehicles and keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles or activities, and to immediately report those to police.
