The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several files from Thursday, Oct. 6 to Thursday, Oct. 13.
911
“Calling 911 is for true emergencies,” says Staff Sgt. Darren Simons of the Carlyle RCMP detachment. “Anytime 911 is used for a non-emergency or even frivolous call, it potentially takes resources away from situations where 911 is truly needed.”
Simons said this in response to three of five 911 calls received by the Carlyle detachment this week. Although two calls were due to weather and/or technology issues, three were non-emergency calls to 911.
One caller called 911 because the detachment's front door was not open-even though there is an alternate phone number posted on the door of the building. Another caller was intoxicated and the third caller was using 911 to inquire about a phone number for SGI registration.
Alcohol-related offences
A motorist refused a breath test via a roadside screening device. This individual also refused a test at an approved screening device at the Carlyle RCMP detachment. As a result, this individual received the same punishment as they would if they were charged wih impaired driving.
“If you refuse testing on an approved roadside screening device and/or if you refuse the same type of test at the detachment, you receive the same punishment as you would for impaired driving,” says Staff Sgt. Darren Simons.
The RCMP also dealt with three other impaired driving investigations. One involved a collision in Arcola, one resulted in a 72-hour suspension for a driver and the third was a report of a possibly-impaired driver which proved to be unfounded.
A 72-hour suspension was issued to a driver in the Kenosee Lake area.
Liquor Act tickets were issued in Carlyle, Kenosee Lake and Redvers.
An individual from the Carlyle area was lodged in cells until sober.
Assault
An individual assaulted a police officer in the Arcola area. The violator threw his driver's licence, hitting the officer. The officer used discretion and the subject was issued a ticket for using a cellphone while driving, in addition to a previous inspection ticket.
An assault which occurred in the Redvers area resulted in charges.
An assault which occurred in the Carlyle area is still under investigation by police.
Members responded to the report of an assault in the Arcola area, which proved to be unfounded.
Break and enter
Three break and enters occurred in Arcola and one occurred in the Carlyle area.
Child Welfare Act
RCMP dealt with one file under the Child Welfare Act.
Drugs
RCMP are currently conducting one drug investigation.
Failure to comply with release conditions
Three individuals failed to comply with their release conditions. In one case, this resulted in RCMP laying charges against the individual in question.
False alarms
Three alarms went off in error during this period.
Fraud
Internet fraud continues to be an ongoing concern throughout the area, according to Staff Sgt. Darren Simons. This week, an individual purchased a dog, using the internet. This person paid for the pet, but never received the animal.
Staff Sgt. Simons reminds members of the public: “Be very cautious when spending money on the internet. And if someone 'gives' you money or offers you money back, it's definitely a fraud.”
Harassment
Members responded to a complaint of criminal harassment from the Antler area. Upon investigation, police found that this complaint was not criminal in nature.
Mental Health Act
The RCMP conducted two investigations under the Mental Health Act.
Mischief
In the Antler area, a combine was damaged. Carlyle RCMP asks that anyone with any information regarding this incident contact the detachment at (306)-453-6707 or to call Crimestoppers.
Members received a report of property damage in Arcola.
A report of mischief from Arcola was deemed to be a civil matter by police.
Obstructing a police officer
In Redvers, an individual was charged with obstructing a police officer. This was the result of this person interfering with the arrest of an individual in the Redvers area.
Theft
A motorcycle was stolen from a residence in Carlyle and was recovered in less tha 24 hours in Kisbey. A vehicle was also stolen in Kisbey.
Traffic offences
Members responded to four motor vehicle collisions within the detachment area.
Six motorists were issued tickets for $580 each, for vehicle insurance violations.
Nine tickets for failing to stop at a posted stop sign were issued by members.
Fifty speeding tickets were issued by the RCMP, with fines reaching a high of $344.
Three motorists were fined $175 each for not wearing seatbelts.
An individual was fined $150 for driving without a licence.
RCMP issued fines and/or warnings for 16 additional traffic violations this week. These included: using electronic equipment while driving as well as various inspection tickets.
