Submitted by Staff Sgt. Darren Simons
Did you happen to notice an increase in Police in the area? Our Crime Reduction Team visited from Battleford and they worked in the Estevan, Carnduff and Carlyle Detachment areas. In addition, our Traffic Members also increased their visibility in the area.
If you happen to sneak across the border, your stay may not be as long as you want. One individual was picked up by our Crime Reduction Team on a CBSA warrant. He was then escorted to cells and transported to Regina.
Members responded to several false alarms and collisions. One incident involved an erratic driver forcing another vehicle off the highway. Patrols were made but the offending vehicle was not located. Both occupants of the offending vehicle were wearing ball caps . . . in the winter . . .
First Responders were dispatched to a vehicle that went off the road on Highway 13 in Carlyle. Through our investigation it appears to be a medical issue and we followed up with SGI. Fortunately, there were no apparent injuries and the sole occupant was transported by EMS to the Hospital for an assessment. Unfortunately, a bystander utilized profanity while loudly criticizing the response time of the First Responders. The information obtained by First Responders did not warrant a “Lights and Siren” response and although it may seem like it took a long time First Responders were on scene in under 10 minutes after the initial call was made.
If you don’t like how we respond, approach us and talk to us. We don’t bite. Communication provides clarification. When you call 911 they triage the call and if EMS is required they get called first, then the 911 operator calls our dispatch, who then call us. This can take more time than anyone would be comfortable with, but that is the reality we face. Trust me when I say, we don’t like the time delay, but it is sometimes out of our control.
We had a domestic where one party was charged with assault. It appears alcohol aggravated the situation.
We had another physical confrontation that is under investigation. Many allegations have been brought to the attention of the Police, however, we are still investigating being the cooperation is limited and we are unsure if there is anyone being completely truthful with us.
We have had some lazy people who have a hard time taking care of their dogs.....maybe they are just afraid of the cold? You can’t just let your dogs run free, and when they are outside and not in your yard, like on the walking trail you need to pick up their packages.
Two off duty Members called in a reported erratic driver. They followed the vehicle which was travelling in and out of oncoming traffic and fortunately the driver was able to be dealt with before any collision took place. The driver was charged under the Criminal Code for Dangerous Driving and Impaired Driving offences after providing breath samples of 200/210 mg%. Remember any citizen can call in a complaint and provide evidence which will only make our roadways safer.
We had a third hand report of a possible impaired driver. Patrols were made, however, the vehicle was not located. Unfortunately by the time it goes from second hand to third hand the time delay limits our ability to locate the offending vehicle.
Members received an anonymous complaint of a possible impaired driver. The caller was uncooperative and we did not find anyone driving, however, we actually think the caller was the alleged impaired driver.....or maybe the passenger.
Members investigated several Uttering Threats allegations. In one the dispute started over where and who was piling snow. This is mostly a Canadian and northern USA phenomena, but it can involve the Police. Fortunately no charges were warranted.
An individual on electronic monitoring was found to be breaching their release conditions by consuming alcohol. They are now in custody.
We investigated a reported unwanted house guest, usually someone who comes over and consumes beverages and chooses not to leave. As in many cases once the Police are called they leave.
At least 60 Traffic Violations were dealt with in the last week. This includes 10 stop sign offences and 32 speeding offences.
Tickets were issued for cross solid line when passing - $125, fail to stop at stop sign - $230, fail to wear seatbelt - $175, no insurance - $580, fail to wear a helmet on a snowmobile - $125and the most expensive speeding ticket was $708......the Member did wonder on this being with all the tattoo’s they thought the violator would have been tougher and would not have cried so easily.
Warnings were issued for speeding, failing to stop at stop sign, fail to dim high beams, fail to properly secure licence plate, obstructed licence plate, have liquor in a vehicle, fail to dim headlights, operate a motor vehicle without a valid drivers licence and insecure load.
Inspection notices were issued for excessive damage to windshield, inadequate tail light, repair headlights, window tint, inadequate day time running lights.
