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Westman RCMP Service Report: May 24-30th
Westman RCMP Service Report for May 24th, 2026, to May 30, 2026 During this week, Westman RCMP received a total of 109 calls for service. Some of these calls for service include 57 traffic offences, 1 False Alarms, 3 Assaults, 1 Wellbeing Checks, 1 Mental Health, 8 - 911 Calls, 3 Fire Prevention, 3 Utter Threats and 3 Operation while Impaired. Tuesday, May 26 On May 26th, during a routine traffic patrol on Highway 257 in the RM of Wallace-Woodworth, RCMP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Radar confirmed the driving speed of 132 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was issued a Traffic Offence Notice for Speeding, which carries a fine of $469. On May 26th, RCMP received a call for an Impaired Driver who had attended the business area in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. Witnesses advised the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated by alcohol. RCMP attended and located the driver who showed impaired signs. ASD samples were completed to which the driver blew FAIL and was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Virden detachment where two separate breath samples were obtained which resulted in 190mg% and 170mg%. The driver was charged with Impaired Operation, Impaired Operation exceeded 80mg%. The driver was also issued Traffic Offence Notice for Driver without holding a valid driver license and driver a motor vehicle contrary to requirements of ignition interlock. Once sober, the driver was released with conditions to appear in court later. Wednesday, May 27 On May 27th, during a routine patrol in the Town of Virden, RCMP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Radar confirmed the driving speed of 85km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was issued a Traffic Offence Notice for Speeding, which carries a fine of $508. Friday, May 29 On May 29th, during a routine patrol in the RM of Sifton, RCMP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Radar confirmed the driving speed of 137km/hr in a 100km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was issued a Traffic Offence Notice for Speeding, which carries a fine of $535. Saturday, May 30 On May 30th, RCMP received a call from a complainant who requested a wellbeing check on her partner in the RM of Pipestone. Members attended the residence and spoke with the complainant and further learnt that the complainant and her partner had a verbal argument which escalated to physical where they had both assaulted each other prior to police arrival. Both parties were charged with one count of Assault and were released on conditions to appear in court later. To report a complaint or non-emergency incident to RCMP please call 204-748-2135. For general inquiries or administrative requests including criminal record checks please call the administration line at 204-748-2046 Ext. 3, during regular office hours. If you are reporting an emergency, please call 911. If you witness a crime and wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers is entirely confidential and completely anonymous. The tip line is not traceable, and they do not subscribe to caller ID or call display.