The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several calls between Saturday, April 29 and Thursday, May 4.
911 calls
Members received a call requesting them to assist with local EMS. All other calls were non-emergency in nature.
False alarms
Four false alarms occurred in the detachment area during this period.
Alcohol-related offences
An intoxicated individual caused mischief to property at a residence in the Carlyle area. This person was arrested and lodged in cells until sober.
Two intoxicated individuals were arrested and lodged in cells until sober.
Police made patrols on two separate occasions after they received reports of intoxicated individuals.
Assistance
Carlyle RCMP were called to assist local EMS on a call.
Crime Prevention Week
RCMP members recently spoke to a group of Girl Guides from the detachment area for Crime Prevention Week. “We're trying to visit as many schools as possible and speak to as many groups in our detachment communities as we can,” says Staff Sgt. Darren Simons. “If you'd like us to come and speak to your group, please don't hestitate to call us.”
Criminal harassment
Police spoke to an individual from the detachment regarding a case of criminal harassment.
A report of criminal harassment originating from the Manor area was dealt with by attending RCMP members.
Fire
RCMP were called to investigate a fire near Redvers, in which some bales caught fire. Arson intially was a concern, but the fire was due to an electrical issue.
A garage fire occurred in Manor.
A tractor fire occurred north of Manor.
Fraud
An individual received a text stating it was from a police officer and reported it to local RCMP.
“If you ever receive a text or an email stating that it's from a police agency, please contact the detachment and we'll confirm it – even if it states that it's from a police agency other than the RCMP,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “Generally, police will contact individuals by phone. On occasion, we will use email or text, but it's rare, so I advise members of the public to check these communications out before - and if - they reply.”
Mental Health Act
RCMP members dealt with three Mental Health Act investigations throughout the detachment area this week.
Missing person(s)
Carlyle RCMP undertook one missing persons investigation this week.
Resisting arrest
An individual was charged with resisting arrest and will appear in court.
Theft
An individual was charged with theft from a property in Carlyle.
An investigation in which an individual believes property was stolen from them is still under investigation.
A piece of farm equipment was reported to be operating late at night. However, RCMP found that it was not stolen, but rather, recently purchased.
Traffic offences
A driver on Hwy 13 was suspected of being impaired. Instead, this individual was found to be distracted by an electronic device and was dealt with by police.
On Hwy 9, a motorist was issued with a warning by RCMP for a vehicle-related steering issue.
An individual was fined $580 for a motor vehicle insurance violation.
An individual was fined $150 for driving without a driver's licence.
Carlyle RCMP issued tickets and/or warnings for numerous traffic offences, including several speeding tickets.
Uttering threats
One incidence of uttering threats is currently under investigation.
