The following is the RCMP report to February 9, 2016. This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

- 7 traffic violations

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

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

- 2 crimes against persons

- 8 crimes against property

- 3 other criminal code

- 2 impaired driving complaints

February 2, 2016

Police received a report of a stolen bicycle in Deloraine. If anyone has seen the black with blue and white 21 speed mountain bike, please call the detachment.

Police received a report of utter threats in Deloraine. The matter was unfounded.

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

February 3, 2016

Police received a report of theft in the RM of Argyle. The matter is being investigated.

Two more reports of the Revenue Canada Tax scam were received when residents received phone calls advising of back taxes that needed to be paid immediately or a warrant of arrest would be issued. Please do not respond to these scammers - do not send money - do not provide personal information.

Police received a report of a vehicle that was taken without consent. The complainant declined to press charges.

Police received an anonymous report of an impaired male that left Nina Community Centre in a white Ford single cab truck. No license plate and the driver was unknown. Driver believed to be en-route to Killarney and described as white male 5'6", 140-150 lbs, bald wearing hat and possibly plaid jacket. Police patrolled for vehicle with negative results.

February 4, 2016

Police would like to remind the public that Elections Manitoba, as part of the upcoming provincial elections, will be going door to door for enumerating purposes. They will be wearing safety vests, while conducting the survey and the survey will be continue until 2016-04-07 for the town of Killarney and area.

February 5, 2016

Police received a report of a male driving while disqualified. The matter is under investigation.

Police received an anonymous letter regarding impaired driving around the Glenora area. Regular patrols will be done in this area to ensure people are not drinking and driving.

February 6, 2016

Police received a report of a disturbance at a resident in the RM of Argyle. The complainant declined to press charges.

February 7, 2016

Police received a request of well being check be done in Killarney. Everyone was located safe.

Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Boissevain. After investigation, a male was arrested and charged with assault.

Police received a complaint of reckless driving in Boissevain. The driver was located and spoken to.

Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in Coop parking lot for past 2-3 hours. The complainant spoke with the driver who stated he was waiting for a friend. Police attended and located the vehicle properly parked; driver was identified and had come from Brandon to pickup a friend and had left early due to poor roads. No evidence of drugs/alcohol/impairment. The complainant was updated that there was nothing criminal.

February 8, 2016

A report of an unknown male in the parking lot of the Killarney Hospital going around vehicles and looking inside. Police attended the location, and could not find anyone doing this. Patrolled around the area.

Police received a report of a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado truck that was stolen from Mountain Avenue in Killarney sometime over night. The vehicle was not locked and the keys were inside it. The matter is under investigation.

Police received a report of a male in Hartney that was breaching his conditions. The matter is being investigated.

Just a reminder to the public that you must slow down to 60 km/h when passing emergency vehicles when their emergency equipment is activated. This includes ambulance, tow truck, and police and as additional reminder, to stop for pedestrians at marked cross walks.

f 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 Phone Busters Fraud Center immediately for further instructions on what you can do. Phone Busters can be reached directly at 1-888-495-8501

Child Abuse Registry checks are NOT done through the RCMP. Please call 1-800-282-8069 for any information on the Child Abuse Registry. Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Searches: Our goal is to complete these checks in a timely manner, however please plan ahead as they can take up to 3 weeks to complete.

Please also remember that Criminal Checks and Vulnerable Sector Searches for volunteers must provide a letter from the organization stating their volunteer status or there will be a $10.00 fee.

Criminal Record Checks for employment are $10.00 each.

Police would like to remind the public that if anyone requires fingerprinting services, they must make an appointment at the Killarney RCMP detachment. Drop-ins cannot be accommodated.

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.

The Boissevain RCMP business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Deloraine RCMP business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday are 8:30 to 3:00 p.m.

The general public is encouraged to attend during those hours to ensure someone will be here. It is also recommended to call ahead, however, in the event of an emergency, call 911 or the emergency line.

RCMP WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE PUBLIC THAT AFTER HOURS AND ON WEEKENDS TO USE THE POLICE EMERGENCY LINE FOR YOUR LOCAL OFFICE or 911. The administration line may not be checked until the following day or possibly the Monday following a weekend. M

embers 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 YOUR CALL.