Skip to content

RCMP report

Submitted by Staff Sgt. Darren Simons We would like to thank those drivers that are committing more than one offence at the same time and giving us a “Multiple Choice” option as it relates to charges.

Submitted by Staff Sgt. Darren Simons                 

We would like to thank those drivers that are committing more than one offence at the same time and giving us a “Multiple Choice” option as it relates to charges.

An example would be “Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign” and “Not wearing a Seatbelt”. What is hard to believe is more often than not these are the same individuals that ask for a warning. Well they often get a warning on one offence, but not both.

I have had individuals “DEMAND” a warning, even though they have been given a ticket. That said, we aim to please and I still give them a warning. “You do it again and I will give you another ticket” I do realize this is not the warning they wanted, but it is a warning none the less, right?

 I guess I should also take the time to thank those that have warrants and operate vehicles without headlights, taillights or break a law which attracts our attention and assists us in clearing up warrants.

I also know that by publishing this nothing will change because those that break the law generally don’t read the paper, and if they do, well they don’t read the Police Report......or so I believe.

We have given some warnings in relation to stopping or parking in no parking zones. Unfortunately one individual chose not to head two warnings, one by an off duty officer and chose to park in a no parking zone at the school again. This time they received a $100 ticket.

We continue to issue tickets for not wearing seatbelts.......seatbelt use has been the law in Saskatchewan since 1977 and the law throughout Canada by 1991.

Quebec 1976

Saskatchewan and British Columbia 1977

Newfoundland and Labrador 1982

New Brunswick and Ontario 1983

Manitoba 1984

Nova Scotia 1985

Alberta and Prince Edward Island 1987

Northwest Territories (this would have included what is now Nunavut) 1988

Yukon 1991

So why don’t you wear your seatbelt? Why would you let someone travel with you unbelted? The unbelted individual will get thrown around in a rollover or collision and you will likely be injured, and possibly die. For those that think the only one affected by not wearing a seatbelt is the violator. Sorry......family and friends are affected and First Responders are tired of dealing with tragedies that could be avoided.

Well as you are all aware winter is here and we had at least 6 reportable collisions in the last week with 3 vehicles hit the ditch on one evening shift. Many feel that 4 wheel drive, or all wheel drive enables you to drive the same speed in poor weather. This is very inaccurate information. What we find is these are the vehicles that tend to go in the ditch deeper.

After receiving a report of an individual driving while impaired by a drug was received Members made patrols and located the vehicle, then the driver and confirmed he was OK, however, we were unable to lay charges.

So we have had many questions about the new Cannabis Act and whether we have laid any charges. Well we presently have one investigation where charges will likely be forthcoming. Just because Cannabis is now legal, like alcohol, however, there are restrictions to where and when you can use it. Minors can not consume Cannabis anywhere.

We had a request for a Peace Bond. Rarely do we ever follow through with Peace Bonds, being, in most cases, there is enough for Criminal Charges and we can put conditions of no contact on right away. A Peace Bond requires both individuals to go to court. Much more time consuming and it requires the cooperation of both parties.

We have all gone to school and we don’t always get along with our teachers, however, threatening the school or the teachers is “Counterproductive” as one youth found out recently.

We had some cattle escape, but they crossed the highway. We assisted the owner by blocking traffic so as they could cross back to where they belong. We never did find out “Why the Cow crossed the Road” We were hoping that there was a chicken around to ask but no luck.

We had one ex spouse advised us of a party at a residence where drugs were being used. We determined everything was OK. On that point, whatever you do, don’t get your ex mad at you. We often get information from what may be described as a vindictive ex spouse. I have been involved in arresting impaired drivers, finding stolen property, and arresting disqualified drivers. Sometimes the spouse is just being vindictive. We investigate and determine if this is the case. The facts, are however, that secrets are not secrets if someone is mad at you.

Other matters dealt with over the last week include a false alarm, child welfare investigations, and some Harassing messages over Facebook.

The most expensive speeding ticket was $538.

As always we are giving out tickets, warnings and inspection notices for Window Tint, Stop Sign Violations, Seatbelt Violations, failure to produce registration, window tint, and no drivers licence.