Carlyle RCMP Staff Sgt. Darren Simons reminds the members of the public that May 15-19 is Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan.
“The statistics surrounding sexual assault in the province are just staggering,” says Simons. “One in three females will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime and one in six males will be victims of sexual assault. Unfortunately, Saskatchewan has also come to the forefront of domestic violence murders,” he says.
“I would like to add that 91 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to police and 85 percent of victims of sexual assault know their perpetrators,” says Simons. “Please don't hesitate to report this crime to police.”
Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several calls between Friday, April 21 and Thursday, April 27.
Non-suspicious death
RCMP members attended to an unfortunate death at Kenosee Lake. Police do not believe this death is suspicious.
911 calls
911 calls received this week were all misdials and non-emergency in nature.
False alarm(s)
Members responded to a false alarm in Carlyle.
Alcohol-related offences
Several intoxicated individuals were lodged in cells this week.
An intoxicated male at a Carlyle gas bar was dealt with by police.
Assistance
Carlyle RCMP assisted the Regina Police Service in serving a warrant.
Break and enter
Carlyle RCMP are currently investigating a break and enter, which occurred in Arcola.
Criminal harassment
Members are currently conducting a criminal harrassment investigation in the Kenosee Lake area.
Drug investigation
RCMP are currently conducting an ongoing drug investigation in the detachment area.
Failure to appear
An individual was charged with failure to appear in court.
Firearm
RCMP are still investigating a report of an individual with a firearm in the Carlyle area.
Mischief
Local RCMP received reports of mischief on and around farms in the Carlyle area. Members made patrols, but did not locate the suspects. Staff Sgt. Simons urges farmers to “Be aware of how your equipment is secured during this seeding season and please contact police if you have any concerns.”
In Carlyle, two youths were arrested but not charged by RCMP regarding mischief they had caused, including dragging a bench from its original location.
Police are investigating a report of mischief at a Carlyle business.
In a case of property mischief, an intoxicated male was removed from a residence in the Carlyle area.
Sexual Assault
` RCMP are currently investigating a sexual assault in the detachment area.
Theft
Members responded to a report of a theft of cash from a residence in the detachment area. “Please do not store cash at home,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “Your insurance will not cover this type of loss.”
Members investigated a report of a stolen truck in the Kisbey area. This was deemed to be unfounded by police.
Traffic offences
A driver was unhurt after their vehicle struck a beaver in the Arcola area. However, the vehicle had to be towed.
RCMP made patrols in response to a report of dangerous driving in the Carlyle area.
An individual who was driving while disqualified will appear in court.
A report of careless driving in the Carlyle area resulted in no charges being laid.
Four motorists were fined $580 each for driving without insurance. One of these individuals was also charged with speeding and received an inspection ticket for having a damaged windshield.
Four drivers were fined $230 each for stop sign violations. Staff Sgt. Simons says: “During seeding season, farmers can often be in a hurry – especially if equipment breaks down. I've personally seen tragic accidents where someone is in a hurry on a road that's not well-travelled. I know farmers are busy this time of year, but I ask them - and all motorists - to please make a full stop at all intersections. Make sure those tires have stopped rolling and then proceed, once it's safe to do so.”
RCMP issued several speeding tickets during this period, including one in which the driver was fined $230 for speeding through a school zone.
Members issued several warnings this week, including those for vehicle windshields in need of repair, front and rear vehicle lights, misuse of licence plates and mud flaps. RCMP also issued warnings and/or tickets for several trailers which had inadequate lights and improper loads.
Members assisted with an incident on Hwy 13 in which a loaded grain truck had a hopper open accidentally.
Uttering threats
Carlyle RCMP responded to three separate reports of uttering threats in the detachment area.
