Unity, Macklin Wilke RCMP responded to various calls the week of October 1-7.
In Unity, RCMP responded to various incidents, including intoxication aboard a VIA Rail train, two assault investigations, a fraud complaint, and a Mental Health Act case. Officers also handled several traffic complaints, false alarms, and a false 911 call.
In Wilkie, RCMP dealt with a vehicle collision involving a moose, multiple trespassing complaints, and the recovery of stolen vehicles. A man from Sherwood Park, Alberta, was charged with failing to comply with a release and probation order.
In Macklin, RCMP recovered a stolen truck and resolved a fuel theft incident when the suspect returned to pay. Officers also addressed a mental health concern.
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Full report here:
Unity RCMP Reports:
- An intoxicated individual aboard a VIA Rail train was taken into custody until sober.
- Officers were requested to assist in keeping the peace while an individual retrieved personal belongings from a residence.
- A fraud complaint remains under investigation.
- A complaint of trespassing was found to be unfounded.
- Police are investigating a complaint of assault.
- A disturbing the peace complaint lacked sufficient evidence to proceed.
- A second assault complaint is under investigation.
- Officers are investigating a theft report.
- A Mental Health Act complaint led to the individual being transported to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.
- CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction in Unity.
- Four traffic complaints, two false alarms, and one false 911 call were also reported.
Wilkie RCMP Reports:
- A vehicle collided with a moose, resulting in no injuries. The incident was reported for insurance purposes.
- A report of a deceased moose near the highway was forwarded to the Department of Highways.
- Officers responded to a Mental Health Act complaint and spoke to the individual involved.
- Trespassing complaints resulted in a verbal warning in one case, while another remains under investigation.
- A 31-year-old male from Sherwood Park, Alberta, was charged with failing to comply with a release order and probation order after being reported as a suspicious individual in a rural area.
- A stolen truck was recovered near Cut Knife, but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
- Officers responded to a report of suspicious vehicles in a rural area. One vehicle was gone upon arrival, but the second, stolen from Kindersley, was recovered. The investigation is ongoing.
- One traffic complaint and one false alarm were also reported.
Macklin RCMP Reports:
- A stolen truck was recovered in Macklin on the same day it was reported stolen, with insufficient evidence to proceed.
- A theft of fuel from a local gas station was resolved when the individual returned to pay for the fuel, and no charges were laid.
- Officers spoke to an individual regarding a mental health concern.
- One traffic complaint was reported.
Anyone with information on these incidents in the Unity, Wilkie, or Macklin areas is encouraged to contact the local RCMP detachments or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests.