The following is the RCMP report to December 21, 2022.  This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

 

- 3 traffic violations

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

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

- 4 crimes against property

- 5 other criminal code

- 3 crimes against persons

- 3 traffic accidents

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

 

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. 

 

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.

 

December 12, 2022

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

 

December 13, 2022

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

 

RCMP received a report of a structure fire to a cottage at Lake Metigoshe. The residence was unoccupied. No injuries and nothing suspicious. 

Police received a report of a break and enter in Boissevain. The matter is under investigation.

 

December 14, 2022

Police received a report of mischief in the Cartwright-Roblin area. The matter was resolved.

Police received a 911 call of an assault in Belmont. Police attended the residence and spoke with the victim who was not injured and did not want to provide a statement but wanted the suspect spoken to. The male suspect had left the residence before police arrived. Police patrolled and located the male and he was advised of the report and warned.  

 

December 16, 2022

Police received a report of disturbing the peace in Boissevain. A male was warned about his behavior and the matter resolved.

 

December 18, 2022

Police received a report of disturbing the peace in Boissevain. The matter was resolved.

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

 

December 20, 2022

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

Police received a call from a truck driver who was stranded and in need of help. Police assisted the stranded male.

Police received a report of a disturbance in the Boissevain-Morton area. Police attended. No physical violence and the matter was resolved without charges.

 

December 21, 2022

Police received a report of disturbing the peace in the Boissevain-Morton area. The matter was resolved.

Police received a report of trespassing in the RM of Argyle. The vehicle was seen heading north and another police force was informed to be on the lookout for the vehicle. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.

Police were dispatched to a 2-vehicle accident on Highway 10. No injuries. Road conditions were a factor in the accident.

Police assisted with a matter under the Family Orders Act in Boissevain.

 

Police received a report of an assault in Killarney. The matter is under investigation.

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. 

Boissevain Detachment business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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.