The Carlyle RCMP detachment dealt with several files between Friday, May 5 and Thursday, May 11.
A statement from Staff Sgt. Darren Simons:
On May 5, 2017, Regina Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the National Weapon Enforcement Support Team (NWEST) and the Carlyle RCMP concluded a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation in Arcola and Carlyle.
Three individuals were charged with drugs and weapons offences and will appear in court.
Staff Sgt. Darren Simons of the Carlyle RCMP detachment says: “Referring to the events of Friday, May 5, 2017 - this investigation involved every member of the traffic team and the Carlyle detachment, either directly or indirectly.”
“This success would also not be possible without the support and assistance of the public, and I would like to remind members of the public to contact us if they have any concerns about what's going on in their communities – no matter how small.”
“Residents and the RCMP can work together to keep our communities safer.”
911 calls
One 911 call is still under investigation, while another was the result of a child playing with the phone.
Alarm
RCMP responded to an alarm in Arcola.
Alcohol-related offences
Carlyle RCMP responded to two separate reports of intoxicated individuals walking on Hwy 9. One person was arrested and lodged in cells until sober. Another individual was brought to a residence by police.
A driver on Hwy 9 near Carlyle was given a warning for a liquor offence.
Assault
RCMP are currently investigating a domestic assault - possibly involving weapons - which occurred in the Carlyle area.
Members attended to a report of an assault and arrested an individual on outstanding warrants from Broadview and Yorkton. This person was also found to be in breach of their release conditions.
Police are currently investigating an assault with a weapon which took place in the Carlyle area, as well as an unrelated assault in Arcola.
Assistance
Carlyle RCMP assisted the Estevan Police Service with regards to serving warrants.
Members assisted B.C.'s Department of Social Services.
An individual will be spending two nights at the Carlyle RCMP's local facility (at the request of Corrections Canada) so that they may spend time with family in the area.
Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment assisted Saskatchewan Social Services.
Break and enter
A break-in at a cottage in the Carlyle area is still under investigation by RCMP.
Members are currently investigating a break-in which took place in Manor.
Police are investigating a break-in in the Carlyle area.
Criminal harassment
Two separate incidences of criminal harassment were reported to RCMP from Carlyle and from the Manor area.
Failure to appear in court
Some individuals failed to appear in court.
Fire
A vehicle fire south of Manor is still under investigation by RCMP.
Carlyle RCMP assisted the Redvers Fire Department at a fire.
Members assisted the Arcola Fire Department at a vehicle fire at the Arcola Hospital.
Mental Health Act
Members dealt with files under the Mental Health Act.
Mischief
An incident of mischief at a property in the Carlyle area involving driving and cattle has been resolved, with no charges laid.
Members dealt with an incidence of property damage at a residence in the detachment area.
Theft
A theft of over $5,000 in the Wawota area is still under investigation by Carlyle RCMP.
Some items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle at Kenosee Lake. “Please lock both your garage and your vehicle,” says Staff Sgt. Simons.
Traffic offences
An individual reported a hit and run which resulted in damage to a vehicle. This offence remains unsolved.
RCMP received calls regarding two separate incidences of possibly-impaired drivers on Hwy 13. “We appreciate the calls,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “Please call us if you have any concerns about possibly-impaired or otherwise dangerous drivers.”
Members responded to a few traffic collisions during this period.
An off-duty member issued a warning to a motorist who was driving while using a cellphone.
Two vehicle insurance investigations resulted in two motorists being fined $580 each.
An individual was fined $150 for driving without a valid driver's licence.
Two intersection-related offences which occurred in the detachment area resulted in RCMP members issuing fines of $230 each to the motorists involved.
Members issued several speeding tickets throughout the detachment area, with the most expensive fine being $212.
Carlyle RCMP also issued several seatbelt violations as well as several non-moving traffic violations, including those which directly affect road safety - such as inadequate headlights and/or tailights.
A motorist was driving - at night and on an evening with poor visibility - without using their headlights.
