The following is the RCMP report to April 12, 2023. This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.
- 27 traffic violations
- 5 provincial statute (Mental Health Act, Fire Prevention Act, Coroner's Act, 911 Act)
- 9 common police activities (alarms, suspicious persons/vehicles, assistance to general public)
- 5 crimes against property
- 3 other criminal code
- 7 crimes against persons
- 4 traffic accidents
- 1 impaired driver charged
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SCAMS IN THE AREA.
Police are warning residents of a "grandparent" phone scam. The scammers call claiming to be a relative (usually a grandchild or son) and stating that they have been involved in an accident with a pregnant woman. They then convince the victims to pay large sums of money in order to have the relative released from jail or to cover the damages from the accident. The scammers then send someone to the home to collect the money. Police say the same type of scam happened in January but the scammers are back in Brandon again. This scam may be coming to this area. Call police or 911 immediately if you get this kind of phone call or someone shows up at your residence to collect money.
The Turtle Mountain RCMP would also like to remind everyone that frauds appear to be on the rise in this area again. If something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't. If you experience a strange e-mail/text/phone call giving a sad or distressful story, followed by a request for money, DO NOT SEND IT. Call the police and ask them for advice. The Turtle Mountain RCMP and all other Manitoba RCMP detachments learn of these scams and can provide you with professional advice so you don't have to work 10 years past retirement to get back your loss. We would much rather have a brief 2 minute phone call with you than invest countless hours and resources through investigation in order to get you compensation. Another red flag, always be suspicious if someone is asking you to buy gift cards and send those or scratch them off and send the number.
March 27, 2023
Police received a report of fraud in Deloraine through Kijii. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
March 28, 2023
Police received a report of an assault in Hartney. The victim declined to press charges.
Police received an anonymous call regarding a youth on a snowmobile in Baldur. Caller would not provide the name of the youth or parents but wanted police to be aware.
March 29, 2023
Police received a report of harassing communications in Killarney. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
Police received a request from Brandon Police Service to execute a warrant of arrest for a male in Killarney. Police located the male, arrested same and transported to meet with Brandon Police Service member.
Police responded to a report of a single vehicle accident in Municipality of Boissevain-Morton. Two females were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
March 31, 2023
At 4:54 a.m. police were patrolling and observed a vehicle swerving on highway 3. Vehicle crossed yellow line, entered onto on coming traffic lane and then moved to the opposite side of the road. The vehicle then did a sharp correction right and entered into the ditch before returning back onto the road. Police initiated a traffic stop, the male driver was detained for impaired operation of a motor vehicle investigation. The driver was given the roadside screening device and the results were zero. The male was issued a ticket for imprudent driving.
Police received a report of harassing communications in the municipality of Boissevain-Morton when the complainants received a threatening letter in the mail. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
Police were conducting traffic enforcement in Ninette and initiated a stop with a male driver. The roadside screening device was given and the male blew a fail. The male was issued an Immediate Roadside Suspension and the vehicle was towed. The male driver and a passenger were driven home.
Police received a report of mischief in Boissevain when someone was playing the old game of knock, knock ginger.....ding dong ditch.....whatever you want to call it. Police patrolled the area but no suspects were located.
April 1, 2023
Police were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover in the Cartwright-Roblin area. No injuries and alcohol was not a factor.
April 2, 2023
Police received a report of an assault in Boissevain. The matter was unfounded.
Police were dispatched to an erratic driver on highway 5 causing an accident when the complainants' vehicle was side swiped by another vehicle and the driver didn't stop. Charges were laid on the registered owner.
Police received a well-being check in Cartwright. Everyone located safe.
Police received a call of a vehicle stuck on highway 253. The driver advised that he called for a tow truck, but none were available. He had 3/4 of a tank of gas and can idle until tomorrow. Another tow company was called and would attend when they could. The driver and passenger were picked up and safe the following day.
April 3, 2023
Several roads in the area were closed due to a snowstorm.
Police received a report of an assault in Killarney. Matter was unfounded.
April 4, 2023
Police received a report of an early morning robbery in Killarney when a male entered a home with a knife and demanded the keys to a vehicle. A separate call in regarding this individual being stuck in the Treherne area. Police notified other jurisdictions and the male was taken into custody. He was charged with Robbery with an offensive weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and two counts of breach of recognizance. He was remanded into custody and transported to Winnipeg. He was released on a release order with conditions, 2 days later.
Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle on highway 5. The owner was contacted and advised a tow truck should be retreiving the vehicle.
April 5, 2023
Police received a report of a stranded motorist on highway 253. Police attended and the vehicle had been towed.
April 7, 2023
RCMP were called for a dangerous driver in Boissevain. The complainant reported a white Ford truck traveling on Mill Road, swerving on the road. Complainant was following behind suspect vehicle until it turned off going westbound. Suspect appeared to be an elderly female. Police were in the area at the time of dispatch, patrolled and not able to locate the vehicle.
April 9, 2023
Police received a report of breaching a court order in Hartney. The matter is under investigation.
April 10, 2023
Police received a report of mischief in Killarney. That matter was unfounded.
April 11, 2023
Police received a report of disturbing the peace in Boissevain. The matter is under investigation.
Police received a report of mischief in Boissevain. Matter was unfounded.
April 12, 2023
Police received a report of a male driving without a license in Deloraine. The matter is under investigation.
Police received a report of fraud in Boissevain. The matter is under investigation.
April 13, 2023
Police received a report of disobeying a court order in Boissevain. The matter is under investigation.
On March 8, 2022 Police arrested a male from Baldur for mischief over $5000.00 for damaging Manitoba Hydro property. On April 11, 2023 the male was found guilty and issued a fine and a 2 year unsupervised probation.
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.