The Carlyle RCMP detachment dealt with several calls and/or files between Thursday, June 8 and Thursday, June 15.
RCMP Staff Sgt. Darren Simons says police have received several reports from concerned school bus drivers - from throughout the detachment area and beyond - regarding motorists parking in bus zones, drivers passing school buses on solid double lines and drivers speeding by buses when the schoolbus stopping arms are out.
“We have students from the Arcola, Kisbey, Carlyle, Kenosee, White Bear, Manor, Wawota and Stoughton areas who take the bus to school,” says Simons. “And we've received numerous complaints from bus drivers - including a day where we received two reports of motorists passing buses on solid yellow lines and one vehicle passing a bus with its stop sign arm out.”
“I would like to remind drivers throughout the detachment area that bus zones are placed where they are for the safety of the children who are transported to school,” adds Simons. “If you're in a rush, please consider how you can avert a potential tragedy by simply being patient or by parking elsewhere or changing your route.”
911 Calls/Alarms
Five 911 calls were received during this period. One call was a misuse of 911, as the caller was simply requesting information from police. Two calls were the result of children playing with the phone, and another call was a misdial originating from an area business. Another call was due to a static line.
RCMP attended to a carbon monoxide alarm which went off at a residence in the Carlyle area. Firefighters also attended and the individuals inside the home were unaffected.
Alarms at a home in Carlyle and at businesses in Carlyle and Redvers were found to be set off in error.
Alcohol-Related Offences
In Carlyle, an intoxicated male was lodged in cells until sober.
A youth was found with liquor in a vehicle. RCMP members used discretion.
Assault
RCMP are currently investigating an incidence of alleged assault originating from the Carlyle area.
Assistance
Carlyle RCMP provided assistance to the Office of the Crown Prosecutor, the Department of Social Services, Sask Conservation and SERM.
Members conducted two well-being checks during this period.
Break and Enter
The Minor Ball canteen at Lions Park in Carlyle was broken into. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Carlyle RCMP at: (306)-453-6707.
Break-ins occurred at four Carlyle area cottages.
Child Welfare
Members dealt with two Child Welfare files this week.
Contempt of Court
As a result of failing to appear in court as a witness, an individual was arrested and held pending a court appearance in Estevan.
Disturbance
Carlyle RCMP were called by staff to a school in the detachment area regarding a disturbance caused by a student.
Fraud
An individual reported an incidence of attempted fraud by phone, regarding a credit rating.
An incidence of attempted fraud by fax was reported to Carlyle RCMP.
Harassing Communications
Members dealt with two separate reports of harassing communications this week. One is still under investigation and one was deemed to be unfounded.
Litter
Members will be increasing their patrols near Carlyle's Centennial Park, due to reports of drinking and littering in the park.
Mental Health Investigation
RCMP conducted one investigation under the Mental Health Act.
Property Damage
Near Wawota, a piece of equipment was damaged when someone put water in its hydraulic system.
An abandoned house was broken into and was damaged. This incident is still under investigation by RCMP.
RCMP are currently investigating vandalism which occurred at Redvers School.
A vehicle was keyed in Carlyle.
In Carlyle, police received two reports regarding damage to the windows of two Carlyle businesses.
RCMP dealt with two incidences of individuals refusing to leave residences where they did not belong.
In Arcola, an individual tossed a dead crow into their neighbour's yard.
Sexual Interference
Police are currently investigating a report of alleged sexual interference in the detachment area.
Theft
Police are investigating a theft which occurred at an engineering shack and a dog house on an oil rig site.
RCMP are currently investigating thetheft of cattle in the detachment area.
Members are currently investigating the theft of a motor vehicle.
Someone attempted to break into a van at Kenosee Lake.
An incidence of theft under $5,000 was deemed unfounded.
A report of theft regarding a domestic situation is still under investigation by members.
A vehicle which was reported as stolen was found to be borrowed.
Traffic Offences/Collisions
Carlyle RCMP approached the Town of Carlyle regarding an intersection which had both a stop sign and a yield sign. As a result, the Town agreed to remove the yield sign in an effort to improve safety and eliminate confusion at the intersection. “The safety of the public is our priority,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “And the Town agreed and complied with our request.”
The RCMP Traffic Unit conducted a recent checkstop and issued several notices and tickets.
The report of an erratic driver in Manor is still under investigation.
Several other reports of erratic drivers throughout the detachment area were investigated by Carlyle RCMP.
Members issued several speeding tickets this week, with the highest fine being $200.
Five vehicles were found to not be properly insured. The fine for this offence is $580.
A driver received a warning for not having their driver's licence with them.
A motorist was fined for driving without a licence.
An individual was charged for driving unaccompanied with only a learner's licence.
Inspection tickets and/or warnings were issued for the following: improperly displayed licence plates, improperly secured licence plates, tinted windows and a cracked windshield.
Uttering Threats
RCMP responded to a report of uttering threats within the detachment area.
