The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several calls from Friday, April 29 until Thursday, May 5.
Fraud
Carlyle RCMP are currently receiving “more calls than we can count right now, regarding variuos fraudulent schemes,” says Staff Sgt. Darren Simons. “These frauds are usually very aggressive phone calls for the most part, as well as some via the Internet. They are professionals and if you have been defrauded or if you have any questions, please contact us.”
“However if you are simply reporting a call of this nature, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling their toll-free number at 1-888-495-8501 or by emailing them at [email protected]. Their website is: www.antifraudcentre.ca .”
“If you get a call and you're concerned, check with your bank or the Canada Revenue Agency or wherever the caller says they're from. Just don't call any number they give you. Look up the number of whatever agency you're concerned about and use that phone number to call them.”
Vandalism
A rig owned by Vortex Drilling was vandalized within the past week. RCMP ask that anyone with any information regarding this crime contact them.
Alcohol-related offences
RCMP received a report of an impaired driver, but were unable to locate the vehicle in question.
Assault
Members attended two separate incidents of assault-one in the Carlyle area and one in the Forget area-both were deemed by the RCMP to be consensual fights.
Break and enter
RCMP are currently investigating break-ins at two cabins in the Carlyle area, a break-in at an abandoned farm house in the Manor area and an attempted break-in at a residence in Carlyle.
Drugs
Members are currently undertaking some drug investigations in the detachment area.
Fire
Members attended-along with fire and rescue personnel-to several fires in the area. “We urge the public to use common sense and caution during this dry period,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “(The RCMP) attends to determine if there is arson, to ensure safety of life and to control traffic in the area of any fires.”
Mischief
A mischief complaint in the Carlyle area was the result of people causing problems at a residence.
Also in Carlyle, an intoxicated individual showed up at a house where they were not known.
RCMP received complaints of a dog constantly barking within the Town of Carlyle.
Theft
Police are investigating a possible gas theft from a service station in Carlyle.
Traffic
“We've received a lot of calls from members of the public to do with driving complaints,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “We truly appreciate those calls and we ask that if drivers are calling us that they pull over to the side of the road or use a hands-free device to make that call.”
A driver on Hwy #9 was fined $580 for driving an unregistered, uninsured vehicle, while another driver was driving while suspended.
“We have two areas we're especially concerned with regarding speeding within the Town of Carlyle,” says Staff Sgt. Simons. “One is 8th Street and the other is Lions Park, especially around the ball diamonds. Drivers should not be driving at speeds over 10 km in the park and if you're over that speed in that area, you're going too fast. There is also no reason to spin your tires or otherwise drive recklessly in that area, either.”
“I would also like to remind drivers hroughout our detachment area to never speed in school zones and always, always go slow.”
The RCMP are currently investigating collisions within the area.
An RCMP member received a report of eight cows on the loose on a road near Forget. The officer later stated in their report that the cows “mooved” along without incident.
Uttering threats
Some incidents of uttering threats are currently under investigation by police.
