RCMP weekly report: Unity, Wilkie, and Macklin Detachments (Nov. 12-18, 2024)

UNITY
Unity RCMP responded to several incidents over the week, including fraud investigations, traffic-related issues, and public safety concerns.

• Mental Health Act Complaint: Officers attended and transported the individual to Unity Health Centre for assessment via Emergency Medical Services.
• Outstanding Warrant: Members executed a warrant on a local individual.
• Fraud Complaints: Two separate reports of fraud were filed. One remains under investigation, while insufficient evidence prevented action on the second.
• Criminal Harassment: A complaint was filed and is currently being investigated.
• Theft: Insufficient evidence to proceed in a theft complaint.
• Dog Bite Incident: A report of a dog biting an individual remains under investigation.
• Collision with a Sign: Police responded to a vehicle collision involving a sign. The driver received a traffic ticket and a seven-day roadside suspension.
• Traffic Stops: One resulted in a 72-hour roadside suspension.
• Two-Vehicle Collision: A collision in Unity remains under investigation.
• Other Reports: Three traffic complaints and one false alarm were also logged.

WILKIE
The Wilkie RCMP handled a range of incidents, from theft charges to welfare checks.

• Animal Complaints: Two reports were received, but insufficient evidence prevented action in one case.
• Child and Family Services Request: Officers assisted with a home visit.
• Theft Charges: A 41-year-old Wilkie woman was charged with two counts of theft.
• Wellbeing Check: Conducted at the request of a concerned citizen.
• Animal Welfare: Police spoke with an individual about a welfare concern and are investigating a case involving injury to animals.
• Other Reports: Nine traffic complaints and two false 911 calls were reported.

MACKLIN
Macklin RCMP investigated several theft complaints and addressed public safety concerns.

• Theft Investigations: Several thefts were reported, with one involving a local gas station. The subject of complaint returned to pay for the fuel, and no charges were laid. Other cases remain under investigation.
• Bank Card Recovery: A bank card was turned in, but officers were unable to contact the owner.
• Assault Complaint: This remains under investigation.
• Deer Collision: Police received a report of a vehicle collision with a deer. No injuries were reported, and the incident was documented for insurance purposes.
• Wellbeing Check: Conducted at the request of a family friend.

Residents with information about crimes in Unity, Wilkie, or Macklin are encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (*8477 on SaskTel). Tips leading to arrests may qualify for a reward of up to $2,000.

Crime Stoppers guarantees anonymity and does not trace or record calls. Tips can also be submitted online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.