Cut Knife report – Aug. 4 to 10
Cut Knife RCMP received 94 calls for service between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10. These files included well-being checks, reports of disturbances, traffic offences, mischief, assault, assault with a weapon, breach of peace, failure to comply with orders, Mental Health Act matters, fire, vehicle theft, sexual assault, break and enter, Liquor Act violations, animal calls and assisting other agencies.
Notable files include:
At approximately 2 a.m. on Aug. 5, RCMP officers were dispatched to a report of an assault in Cut Knife. Upon arrival, members encountered a 32-year-old woman who appeared heavily intoxicated and was behaving in a hostile and erratic manner. During the interaction, the woman allegedly flicked a lit cigarette into the eye of one of the attending officers, causing minor injury. The suspect was immediately taken into custody and is facing charges including assault on a peace officer. The officer involved was treated on scene and did not require hospitalization. RCMP officials emphasized that assaults on law enforcement personnel are taken seriously.
On Aug. 6 between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m., RCMP received a report of theft and extensive property damage at an oil rig site in the RM of Manitou Lake. Investigators determined that unknown individuals had forcibly removed the radiator from a service vehicle, stolen a battery and caused significant damage to the engine responsible for powering the wellhead drive. Additional infrastructure at the site, including other wells, was also targeted, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage and potential disruption to local oil production. RCMP are working with site operators to gather evidence.
Members responded to a 911 call reporting a concerning situation behind a local hotel bar. Upon arrival, officers located a woman in her 30s and a young child, barefoot. The woman showed no signs of physical injury. Investigation revealed that a domestic dispute had occurred between the woman and a man, also in his 30s. The altercation escalated when the woman allegedly struck the male victim with a propane tank. Emergency Medical Services attended the scene to assess the individuals involved, and RCMP ensured the child was unharmed and placed in a safe environment. The female suspect was taken into custody. Charges are pending, including assault with a weapon and child endangerment.
Thirty-seven traffic stops were made, resulting in speeding tickets, warnings and roadside suspensions. Members responded to three alarms.
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Unity report – Aug. 5 to 11
RCMP received a complaint of fraud. This matter is still under investigation.
Members spoke to two individuals regarding a property dispute.
Police received a complaint of a cat leaving a residence through a window. Members attended and ensured the animal was in the care of the owner.
Members conducted a well-being check at the request of a health-care employee.
RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members transported the subject of complaint to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.
Police received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members patrolled but could not locate the subjects of complaint.
RCMP received a complaint of unwanted individuals at a residence. Members attended, and the subjects of complaint left the premises.
There were also two false alarms, one traffic complaint and one false 911 call.
Wilkie report
RCMP attempted a traffic stop. The subject of complaint fled from the members. This matter is still under investigation.
A 40-year-old man from Wilkie was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and operation while prohibited after members located stolen property in a vehicle.
Members received a complaint of a stolen trailer. This matter is still under investigation.
Police received a complaint of trespassing. Members issued trespassing tickets to the subjects of complaint.
RCMP received a complaint of possible graffiti at Wilkie Memorial Park, but it was unfounded.
Members received a complaint of a break and enter at two farm shops. This matter is still under investigation.
Police received a report of suspicious individuals walking down the street late at night in Wilkie, but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at an abandoned building. This matter is still under investigation.
Members acted as mediators in a dispute between two adults.
Police issued a 72-hour roadside suspension during a traffic stop.
RCMP are investigating a complaint of fraud.
There were also three traffic complaints.
Macklin report
RCMP received a complaint of a drone flying over a residence. This matter is still under investigation.
Police received a complaint of a vehicle collision with a light pole. This matter is still under investigation.
Members received a complaint of theft of fuel from a local gas station. The subject of complaint returned to pay for the fuel. No charges were laid.
There was also one traffic complaint.
Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity, Wilkie, Macklin or Cut Knife areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300, the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480, the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171, or the Cut Knife RCMP at 306-398-3500. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information that leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
