With the weather turning to winter, Staff Sergeant Darren Simons reminds drivers to be safe during the winter months on the road.
“Be prepared for the weather when you head out,” Simons stated. “Make sure your phone is fully charged, take a cell phone charger with you, have a candle and something to light it within the vehicle, and a blanket. In the event of a blizzard, just because you need help doesn’t mean it will be able to be there immediately, so remember to be safe and plan ahead.”
The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP responded to a variety of calls between Thursday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 9.
911 calls
A 911 call originating from a cell phone, which was a hang up is being investigated as it has occurred from the same number multiple times.
Animal call
Stray dogs were reported in Carlyle.
Assault
Two individuals were involved in an altercation. One of the individuals was charged with assault and was also charged with uttering threats to a police officer.
Assistance
Debris on the highway was reported. Patrols were made and members removed the danger.
A well-being check was conducted in the area.
Criminal harassment
There was a report of criminal harassment in the Carlyle area. The investigation is ongoing.
Driving infractions
An individual was charged with driving with undue care and attention when they lost control and hit the ditch.
An individual was fined $580 for not having a registered vehicle.
One intersection offence occurred and the individual was charged $230.
A speeding high this week of $136 was recorded.
RCMP were told about a dangerous vehicle on the road hauling a sprayer at night without proper safety measures. Members were unable to locate it.
An individual who was driving while suspended was stopped by RCMP.
Numerous inspection notices were issued including for tail lights, licence plate lights, remove window tint, and a broken window whose owner was issued a motor vehicle inspection notice to ensure the vehicle is road worthy.
A warning was issued to an individual for failing to properly secure their licence plate.
Three minor traffic collisions were reported during this time.
False alarms
Members responded to alarms in Carlyle (2) and Wawota (1). They were determined to be false alarms.
Indecent communications
Currently under investigation in the Carlyle area is a report of indecent communications.
Mischief
A window was shattered in the Carlyle area and it was believed to have been a gun shot by those reporting the matter. RCMP were unable to determine how the window was shattered.
There was a dispute between neighbours at Kenosee Lake.
Three youth were located after 9 p.m. in Manor. The youth were identified as RCMP determined it was rather late for how old the youth were.
Property damage was reported in the Carlyle area.
Drug infractions
A drug investigation is ongoing in the Carlyle area.
Firearm offences
An individual was given a warning for the unsafe storage of two firearms in their vehicle. The individual was charged with having an unregistered vehicle.
Uttering threats
Members were made aware of a situation in which an individual reported threats being uttered towards them. RCMP investigated, but determined the situation to be unfounded.
