The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several files from Friday, April 1 to Thursday, April 7.
911 calls
Members responded to several 911 calls during this period.
Alcohol-related offences
RCMP arrested two impaired drivers in the detachment area. Charges were laid in both cases.
Police are also investigating impaired driving offences and other investigations under the Liquor Act, including the report of an intoxicated individual on a highway near Carlyle.
An intoxicated individual in the Carlyle area was driven home by police, while another was found to be breaching conditions.
Assault
RCMP responded to an assault which took place at a residence in the Carlyle area. Charges were laid.
Assistance
The Carlyle detachment assisted several other police agencies-including executing warrants and serving subpoenas and summonses.
Break and enter
RCMP are investigating a break-in at a grain elevator in Redvers. It is belived that young people are entering the elevator, and Carlyle Staff Sgt. Darren Simons says, “Our primary concern is the danger to kids who are exploring in the grain elevator. It's very dangerous.”
Members are currently investigating a number of break-ins at cottages in the Carlyle area.
Child Welfare Act
Members responded to incidents concerning the Child Welfare Act.
Disturbing the peace
Carlyle RCMP responded to a fight outside a gas station in Carlyle. When police arrived, the suspects had fled. No arrests were made.
False alarms
Members attended several false alarms throughout the detachment area.
Fraud
Police assisted several members of the public with reports of fraud. Incidents of online fraud included relationship fraud, in which money was involved. “We urge people to let is know if they have been a victim of any type of internet fraud,” says Staff Sgt. Darren Simons. “Relationship fraud affects people from all walks of life. Please don't be embarrassed if you become a victim. Contact the RCMP and we'll do our best to help. These guys are experts at manipulation.”
Theft
Members received a report of money stolen from a trust fund. Staff Sgt. Darren Simons says: “The individual involved did the right thing by reporting this to us. Even though this is more of a civil matter, we urge people to monitor their banking activity.”
Property was stolen from unlocked vehicles in a rural location near Carlyle.
Traffic offenses and vehicle collisions
The driver of a vehicle who failed to stop for police is charged with several offences under the Safety Act, as well as unsafe storage of a firearm. RCMP are still investigating.
RCMP responded to several hit and run and non-injury collisions throughout the detachment area.
Police issued several speeding tickets throughout the detachment area, with fines reaching $372.
Members issued a $230 fine to a driver for failing to stop at a posted stop sign, in addition to issuing several warnings to other drivers.
Uttering threats
Police received a report of an individual who was threatened with the probability of a screen shot photo of them being posted online unless they paid cash to prevent this from happening. Staff Sgt. Darren Simons says: “Even if you delete a picture or a posting of yourself online, someone can still take a screen shot. Basically, once something's on the internet, it stays on the internet. I urge people to be careful about what they put online.”
RCMP responded to a report from an individual who was concerned for their safety. This investigation is now concluded with no charges laid.
Vandalism
RCMP members are investigating incidents of vandalism involving spray paint within the Town of Carlyle.
