The Carlyle RCMP detachment dealt with several calls between Thursday, Oct. 12 and Thursday, Oct. 19.
911 calls/False alarms
Staff Sgt. Darren Simons of the Carlyle RCMP detachment says the RCMP appreciates calls from members of the public, adding: “Please reserve the use of 911 for emergencies or what could be an emergency, such as reporting an erratic driver. For all other calls - including calls reporting or requesting information, please call 310-RCMP or during working hours, call the Carlyle detachment at 453-6707.”
Two 911 calls - one a hangup - were related to an incident at an Arcola-area business.
One 911 call was due to a static line.
Three false alarms were the result of a new alarm system at an area business being set off in error.
Alcohol-related offences
In Carlyle, an individual was fined $200 and charged with being intoxicated in a public place.
An intoxicated individual was arrested and lodged in cells until sober.
Currently, police are conducting an impaired driving investigation.
Assault/Assault with a weapon
An individual in the Carlyle area was charged with assault with a weapon.
Members responded to the report of an assault in Arcola.
Assistance
Members from the Carlyle RCMP detachment assisted with traffic control in the Carnduff/Oxbow area during recent grass fires there.
Members on patrol contacted the owner of a business regarding an open garage door on the business's premises. “We do pro-active policing,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “We want to work with members of the community and this is an example of that.”
Breach of conditions
An individual was charged with failing to comply with their release conditions.
RCMP are currently investigating the report of an individual breaching their release conditions.
Break and enter
Carlyle RCMP are currently investigating a break and enter in the Carlyle area. Charges will be laid.
A shop located in a rural area southeast of Carlyle was broken into.
In Manor, an unoccupied house was broken into and vandalized.
A residence in Manor was broken into.
Members are investigating a break-in in the Carlyle area.
An attempted break-in at a building in Manor is unsolved.
Criminal harassment
Carlyle RCMP are investigating a case of criminal harassment in Redvers.
Drugs
An investigation regarding illegal drugs is ongoing.
Fire
Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment assisted local fire departments with grass fires in the Kisbey and Wauchope areas.
Fraud
The RCMP were contacted after receiving a report of an individual giving their Social Insurance Number to a caller claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). “These callers can be very convincing,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “However, the CRA will not contact you by phone and arrest warrants from the CRA do not exist. Please safeguard your personal and banking information and if you're not sure who is calling you or who that email is from, check it out before you give out any information.”
Mental Health Act
The RCMP conducted one investigation pertaining to the Mental Health Act during this period.
Property damage
In Manor, property damage involving young people playing a game occurred.
Theft
Two stolen vehicles were recovered. Both were burned.
RCMP members are investigating a case of theft under $5,000. A large sign was stolen from an area business.
Traffic offences/Collisions
Within the detachment area, two motorists were charged with driving while disqualified.
RCMP dealt with three motor vehicle insurance violations this week. The fine for this offence is $580. Members also dealt with four intersection-related offences. This offence carries a $230 fine.
A driver was fined $150 for failing to comply with a licence restriction.
An individual was fined $100 for failing to provide their vehicle registration.
An off-duty RCMP member from the Carlyle detachment dealt with an erratic driver. “Just because we're off-duty doesn't mean we won't do our job,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “We will deal with things.”
The report of an erratic driver by a member of the public resulted in a warning letter from the RCMP being sent to the vehicle's owner. “No matter who is or isn't driving, the vehicle's owner is responsible,” says Staff Sgt. Simons.
Two individuals received fines of $175 each for failing to wear a seatbelt.
Members issued several speeding tickets this week, including three fines of $150 each.
Police issued several tickets and warnings for: windshields in need of repair, tail light and muffler violations and insecure loads.
Uttering threats
Three incidences of uttering threats were dealt with by Carlyle RCMP. One is currently under investigation and two were deemed to be unfounded.
