Submitted by Staff Sgt. Darren Simons
Well I missed another weekly report. This time I was away training on the use of the RCMP Carbine. Long days outside in the wind, however, the weather was much nicer than the weekend before when the Cross Country Team ran in Delisle.
There are only 2 members that still require training on the Carbine. Once that is complete they get to join the rest of us and re-qualify each year. We also have to requalify annually on the rifle, pistol, shotgun and CEW. (Taser)
This is a minimum of three days a year, not including travel time if required. We must also go to Regina for a week of what refer to as “Block Training” every three years.
Now when you add this “Mandatory” Training to all the other training it does take us away from our Communities and families quite a bit. We are much better trained than when I graduated almost 30 years ago for sure.
We had a much better couple of weeks for 911 calls with only one mis-dial, likely kids playing with the phone.
We are investigating a complaint of a theft of a male steer calf from the Redvers area. The brand inspector is assisting with this investigation.
We assisted Regina Police Service and Public Prosecutions to serve Subpoena’s. Many get this confused with the service of a summons. Subpoena means you are a witness. Summons means you are an accused.
We had several Break and Enter investigations over the last two weeks. A business was broken into in Arcola and the investigation is continuing. Four Cottages were broken into in the Carlyle area and our Forensic Identification Section is assisting with these crimes. A Quonset was broken into in the Redvers area and a truck was stolen and it was recovered near Fleming.
Members were dispatched to an individual who was “Napping” on main street. He was found to be in Breach of his release conditions and lodged and released before a Justice of the Peace.
We had a False alarm in Whitebear, Wawota, Kenosee, Redvers, and 2 in Carlyle.
Members assisted the Manor and Carlyle Fire Departments with a Fire in Manor and Carlyle Fire with a further call in the rural area near Carlyle. We would like to give a big thank you to these volunteers who sacrifice a lot to make our communities safer.
We had a report of two individual firing weapons on a farm near Manor. Both were arrested at gunpoint, however, Members quickly determined they were there legally with valid permission. It appears that one family member chose not to notify others. This ended up being a risky situation which was caused by “Family” choosing not to share relevant information.
We continue to receive reports of people driving impaired or without a valid licence. We appreciate these calls and will continue to investigate them.
Members assisted EMS with a call of an individual that took too many pills. We would like to remind everyone that your pills are for you and you only. Please ensure they are not easily accessible so that we can avoid individuals miss using them, sometimes tragically.
Members attended a call at a residence where two individuals were fighting over a jacket. Members calmed things down and departed after leaving both parties with advice and support.
Members responded to a third party complaint where someone in Regina thought someone in the Carlyle area was being assaulted. Members confirmed there was a verbal argument but apparently nothing else transpired.
A familiar individual was causing problems at a residence. Members located this intoxicated individual and provided him a ride to a relatives.
We investigated a report of Mischief near Redvers where cattle are damaging a neighbours crops. Hopefully with our involvement the matter is resolved.
Members attended a residence in the Carlyle area where an intoxicated individual was causing serious problems. Fortunately the individual fell asleep (passed out?) before the arrival of the RCMP and everyone was satisfied with the outcome.
Some less than considerate individual chose to key a vehicle on the passenger side to the rear. The owner did not immediately see this and is uncertain where it took place.
We are investigating a reported theft of an orange riding lawnmower in Arcola.
We are investigating a report of someone taking a motor vehicle without permission in the Carlyle area.
We had two incidents of threats reported and both were deemed to be non-criminal. To be considered criminal in nature there must be fear of death or bodily harm. Saying I will make your life miserable is not considered a threat, some just consider marriage, . . . not me dear, not me.
Not all individuals we deal with in relation to driving violations get tickets. Some get verbal warnings, others get written warnings and some get tickets. Thus not all those referred to in this report get tickets.
We dealt with over 47 speeders in the last 2 weeks, 7 no insurance violations ($580) and 4 stop sign violations. ($230), and three cell phone tickets were issued. ($280)
One of our Members stopped a speeding vehicle in Manor. They suggested they had a justifiable reason for speeding. They did not. Many people think they have a good reason to speed, however, they don’t. Some we have heard:
“I have to go to the washroom”, “I am late for work/dentist/doctor/pick up my children from school”, “A loved one just died”, “I forgot my cell phone”, “I don’t like driving in the dark”, “I had to pass that slow driver”, “I am late for court”, “I did not know what the speed limit was”, “I wasn’t paying attention” and “I need to get gas”.
As a reminder, if you get different size tires on your vehicle, as we see with many pickups please get your speedometer calibrated, otherwise expect a speeding ticket.
A couple of years ago I had an individual try and explain to me that he is driving a high performance Mercedes designed to operate on the Autobahn. I issued him a ticket explaining I lived in Germany and there are other roadways besides the Autobahn’s and the Mercedes, BMW’s and other high performance vehicles I drove managed to deal with the speed limits quite fine.
There is also the story (joke) of the Mountie that pulled over a vehicle for speeding. This vehicle took quite some time to stop. The Mountie told the driver if he had a good reason for speeding and not pulling over right away he might just get a warning. The driver looked down sheepishly and stated “My wife left me a month ago” The Mountie said “That is not a good enough reason”. The driver then stated, “I understand, but she left me for a Mountie and I was afraid it might be you trying to bring her back”
We had many expensive tickets over the last 2 weeks. The most expensive being $310, $320, $356, $530 and $562.
Our Traffic Units came into our area and they focussed on seatbelts which resulted in 20 Seatbelt violations including for inadequate child safety seat. As an adult you are making a bad choice by not wearing your seatbelt. Choosing not to properly secure your child is an extremely dangerous and, well, stupid decision.
We also dealt with inadequate windshields (usually cracks) ($115), window tint ($115) , fail to produce Registration ($100.00), Pedestrians on the highway’s, passing when unsafe, obstructed licence plates ($150), drive without a licence ($150), Operate over-dimensional vehicle ($90), Fail to Produce Drivers Licence, inadequate daytime running lights, brake lights fail to emit red light, and inadequate headlamps.
One driver chose to restrict the ability of another vehicle to pass and flipped the other driver the “Bird” This resulted in the RCMP being called. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver given a ticket for not having a drivers licence and the passenger arrested on an outstanding warrant. Personally I would think that one would not try and attract the attention of the Police when they are driving illegally, but I know from experience that is not always the case.
We had 3 collisions that were reported in the last two weeks, one involving a deer, and one involving a moose.
We hope everyone can get the harvest off before the weather changes. If you don’t have snow tires on please consider getting them on.
