The following is the RCMP report to August 23, 2022.  This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

- 4 traffic violations

- 4 provincial statute (Mental Health Act, Fire Prevention Act, Coroner's Act, 911 Act)

- 11 common police activities (alarms, suspicious persons/vehicles, assistance to general public)

- 6 crimes against property

- 5 other criminal code

- 5 crimes against persons

- 1 traffic collision

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Killarney/Boissevain/Deloraine Detachment

Please be advised that Boissevain and Deloraine Detachments do not have an administration person.  Please call Killarney Detachment to file a complaint or apply for criminal record checks. 

Call 204-523-7293 Killarney for administration requests.   The Killarney office can be contacted for criminal record checks, complaints, hit and run reports etc.  Criminal record checks may take up to 4 weeks so PLAN ACCORDINGLY.  In the event of an emergency, call 911 or 204-523-7255. 

If you need to speak with a police officer immediately or to report to police in accordance with your court ordered conditions, please call 204-523-7255. 

Just a reminder that RCMP DO NOT do child abuse and adult abuse registry checks.  RCMP is responsible for criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks.  You require a vulnerable sector check if you are in a position of trust. You must present to the detachment when applying for a vulnerable sector check. 

Police would like to advise the public that it is a criminal offence under mischief and theft to damage or remove campaign advertisements. In addition, it's also an offence under the Canada Elections Act for any removal of advertising under Section 325 under the Canada Elections Act.

Position of Trust means a paid or voluntary position dealing with vulnerable people. Vulnerable people may include children, youth, the elderly, people with physical, developmental, emotional, social, or other disabilities, people who are addicted or dependent on addictive substances, and people who have been the victim of a crime or an accident.

Applicants who require a Vulnerable Sector Check from their organization must present themselves in person and provide written consent in order for the checks to be conducted.

Proper identification must be produced and recorded on the application: a government issued photo identification for the Primary Document, and a secondary document which verifies the Primary identification.

YOUTH CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS

Criminal record checks cannot be done on youth unless working in Government. It has been established that non-provincially or municipally run summer camps and pools, public/private schools including colleges/universities are not government employers. 

 

August 10, 2022

Police received a request to do a well being check in Mather. Everyone located safe.

Police received a report of an assault in Killarney.  The matter was unfounded.

Police received a report of mischief in Baldur. The matter is being investigated.

Police received a request to do a well being check in Killarney. Located safe.

Police received a report of some youth at a local business and wanted RCMP to attend as there has been previous reports of mischief to the property. Police made patrols, suspects were gone on arrival, property rep confirmed no damages.

 

August 12, 2022

Police received a report of uttering threats in Killarney. The matter was unfounded.

Police received a report of mischief in Boissevain. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.

Police received a report of an assault in Killarney when suspects put a chemical in a shampoo bottle. The matter is being investigated.

Police received 911 call to report that while out for a run in Hartney, a female was stopped by a suspicious person in a truck. He told her he was an on-duty police officer. The female quickly called 911. Police have identified the suspect. Matter is still under investigation.

Police received a report of an assault in Killarney. One male was taken into custody and charged with assault and sexual interference. He was released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.

 

August 13, 2022

Police received a report of an indecent act in Boissevain. The matter was unfounded.

Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Killarney.

Police received a report of suspicious vehicle on highway 253. Reported 3 men on the side of the road having a cigarette and the caller did not like the look of them and said it was suspicious. Police did not attend as they were tied up with other calls.

Police received a 911 call of a vehicle in Killarney that was taken without consent from a residence. Police attended the residence to do a curfew check the male was not home during curfew hours. The vehicle was returned the following day and police arrested the male for failing to comply with a court order. He was remanded into custody.

Police received a 911 call of an assault near Ninette. Police attended and the male provided a statement, did not require medical attention. Police were unable to located the suspect. The matter is still under investigation.

 

August 14, 2022

Police received a report of harassing communications in Boissevain. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.

 

August 15, 2022

Police received a report of a bi-law complaint for a rooster crowing on Laurier Ave in Killarney. Police spoke with the complainant educated him to connect with Town to obtain info on Bylaws however police also spoke with the home owner, who confirmed the family will be giving away the rooster in coordination with animal protection officer.

Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Holmfield.

Reminder:  It is important to report ALL thefts, stolen or lost property to police in a timely fashion so that it can be followed up on by police.  

If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact the RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Reminders:

Police continue to remind residents to never provide personal information such as birth dates, SIN numbers, credit card numbers, or e-mail address to parties you do not know.  If you feel that you have been contacted by a fraudulent source, please contact police or Canadian AntiFraud Center immediately for further instructions on what you can do.  Canadian Antifraud Centre can be reached directly at 1-888-495-8501, however also report same to the local detachment.

We would like to advise that the business hours of operation at the Killarney Detachment are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.  THERE ARE NO ADMINISTRATION HOURS AT BOISSEVAIN OR DELORAINE.

RCMP WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE PUBLIC TO USE THE POLICE EMERGENCY LINE FOR YOUR LOCAL OFFICE (204) 523-7255 or 911.  The administration line may not be checked until the following day or possibly the Monday following a weekend.  Members may be in another community or on the road. 

DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE IF YOU REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ASSISTANCE, YOU MUST DIAL 204-523-7255 (Killarney), 204-534-7261 (Boissevain), 204-747-2575 (Deloraine) OR 911 TO HAVE A POLICE OFFICER RESPOND TO YOU.  This will dispatch an officer without dispatching ambulance and fire unless required.