The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several calls between Thursday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 14.
911/False alarms
A call to 911 originated from a payphone in Redvers.
A misdialled call to 911 originated in Carlyle.
Alcohol-related offences
Police responded to the report of an intoxicated male on a road in the Carlyle area.
Assault
RCMP responded to a report of an alleged assault in the Carlyle area involving two siblings. No charges were laid.
Assistance
RCMP responded to a call from Arcola which reported a vehicle that was runningovernight.The caller was concerned that an individual was in the vehicle, but upon investigation, police found no one in the vehicle.
Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment assisted the Regina Police Service with a warrant.
Police responded to a report of several vehicles that were allegedly vandalized in Arcola. Upon investigation, RCMP members found that this was not the case.
RCMP responded to a report of a possible domestic disturbance within the detachment area, but uopn investigation, police found that the alleged incident did not occur.
Breach of conditions
An individual was found by RCMP to be in breach of the conditions of their conditional sentence order. This person also faces additional charges.
Break and enter
Several businesses in Carlyle were broken into during what is believed to be the early hours of Tuesday, Dec. 12. Carlyle RCMP is currently investigating with the RCMP's Forensic Identification Unit from Yorkton assisting. Businesses in Redvers were also broken into and RCMP are trying to determine whether these crimes are linked to other break and enters within the detachment area.
“These crimes are not the fault of any business owner or homeowner,” says Staff Sgt. Darren Simons. “But I would suggest that businesses and individuals do as much as they can to make things as difficult as possible in order to frustrate would-be thieves.”
“Please make sure you cash out everyday and leave the empty cash register open,” he says. “Look into installing a security system with alarms as well as a video system.”
“A proper locking system for your doors is essential and anything that needs to remain inside the premises should be secured in something that can't be carried away.”
“With this being the Christmas season, people travel and shop,” adds Simons. “If thieves can see it in a vehicle, chances are they'll consider breaking a vehicle window to steal an item. So consider hiding things as well as locking vehicles and garages and making sure keys aren't easily accessible.”
“It's a simple thing, but an important thing.”
Fraud
RCMP responded to a report of a possible fraud in Redvers. Police deemed this to be a civil matter.
Mental Health Act
RCMP dealt with one Mental Health Act file this week.
Theft
Members are investigating the theft of an SUV in Manor.
RCMP are currently investigating the theft of fuel from a vehicle in Manor.
Two wallets were stolen from an inlocked vehicle in an unlocked garage in Carlyle.
Traffic offences/Collisions
This week, Constables Al Garceau and Clarence Wagner joined Officer Greg Coleman from Saskatchewan's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit for one day on Hwy 604 and Hwy 13 near Arcola. Five out of eight semi-trailers were taken out of service due to safety concerns. Three semi-trucks were found to have tires in need of repair and which rendered them a serious safety hazard and two were found to have no permits for loads which exceeded legal limits involving both height and width restrictions.
In addition to infractions involving log books and bills of ladings, serious safety concerns emerged, including: speeding, passing emergency vehicles with speeds in excess of 60 km per hour, travelling with insecure loads, inadaquate headlamps on vehicles, brake lights which failed to light up when brakes were applied, speeding, excessive windshield damage, licence violations and cell phone use.
Other traffic offences this week included:
A minor collision between a school bus and a vehicle occurred in the Carlyle area. There were no injuries.
Members issued several speeding tickets this week, with fines reaching $376.
One motorist was issued a ticket for driving a motor vehicle while suspended from doing so, while another driver was fined for failing to produce a valid drivers licence.
An individual was fined $580 for driving an uninsured vehicle.
The RCMP dealt with three intersection-related violations this week. The fine for this offence is $230.
A motorist was fined $150 for driving left of centre.
A driver received a warning from police for following another vehicle too closely.
Three motorists were fined $175 each for failing to wear seatbelts.
Motorists were fined or received warnings for the following traffic offences this week; driving a motor vehicle with excessive windshield damage, driving a motor vehicle with inadequate headlamps and driving a motor vehicle with an obstructed licence plate.
A driver received a ticket from police because the lights of their vehicle were not working properly.
