The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several files from Thursday, Dec. 1 to Friday, Dec. 9.
Sudden death
A tragic sudden death occurred in the Antler area.
911 call(s)
Members responded to one emergency 911 call.
Alarms
Three alarms went off in error during this period.
Abandoned vehicle
In Arcola, a vehicle was abandoned at a local business. RCMP can and will advise and assist property owners in these cases, but police are not responsible for removing vehicles from properties.
Alcohol-related offences
Carlyle RCMP conducted three impaired driving investigations within the area this week. One involved a vehicle in a ditch, one took place in the Carlyle area and one took place in the Arcola area. Charges were laid in all cases.
Members also conducted two Liquor Act investigations. One male was lodged in cells until sober and in another case, an intoxicated individual was not located by RCMP.
Police responded to a report of an intoxicated individual causing problems at a property in the Carlyle area
Assault
` An assault which occurred in the Antler area resulted in the RCMP laying charges of assault and uttering threats.
No charges were laid with regards to an assault in Manor.
Assistance
Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment have assisted local EMS on recent calls, especially when winter weather is involved. This week, members assisted an ambulance travelling in adverse conditions. Staff Sgt. Darren Simons says: “We have a great working relationship with our local EMS service and will assist them on calls whenever necessary.”
Drug use
RCMP issued a 72-hour suspension to a motorist in Carlyle who was under the influence of drugs.
Fire
Members attended-along with local firefighters- to a fire at Kenosee Lake.
Fraud
An individual was defrauded of funds online regarding a false claim of an internet virus on their computer.
Harassing communications
Incidences of harrassing communications involving an individual within the detachment area ceased when RCMP were called.
Mental Health Act
RCMP dealt with several matters under the Mental Health Act this week.
Robbery
RCMP are currently investigating a robbery which occurred in the Carlyle area.
Resisting arrest
An individual who was reported for urinating outside a business in Carlyle was charged with resisting arrest.
Traffic offences
A driver in the Arcola area was issued two tickets by an off-duty member. The first was for undue care and attention, which resulted in a $175 fine and the second was for stunting.
An off-duty member spoke to a motorist in Carlyle who was driving while speaking on a cell phone.
Several speeding tickets were issued within the detachment area, with the most expensive fine reaching $246. “There are still people travelling at a high rate of speed, especially with current weather conditions,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “We've not only had speeders, we've had several people rolling through stop signs.”
“We also have responded to cases where individuals are speeding by stopped school buses that are dropping off kids. I remind drivers to stop or go another way if you see a school bus with its lights on and its stop sign out. It doesn't matter which way you're travelling- if you see a bus stopped, avoid it or wait. Kids will be walking across the street and being young people, they may not be paying full attention. It's not worth the risk- please be mindful of the situation and stop.”
RCMP also dealt with several other driving violations this week, including individuals driving without valid licences, as well as several seatbelt violations.
Police issued tickets for vehicle equipment violations.
