Battlefords RCMP responded to 580 calls for service from Wednesday, Aug. 18, through Tuesday, Aug. 24:
• 15 missing persons reported. No active investigations.
- Skyler Tinker has been located.
• 24 assault investigations.
- Shortly after 6 a.m. on Aug. 24, a suspect approached a male sitting in his truck, assaulted him and drove away in the victim’s truck. The suspect was known to the victim. The truck was later located in the town of Battleford and fled from police when attempts were made to intercept it. The suspect and vehicle were located again a short time later after the truck became stuck near Finlayson island. The suspect fled on foot but was later apprehended with the assistance of the Police Dog Unit. He sustained minor injuries during the arrest, was treated in hospital and remanded into custody. Brendin Cuthand, 23, has been charged with flight from a peace officer, dangerous driving, robbery, resisting arrest, breach of recognizance, breach of probation, mischief and disturbing the peace. He was scheduled to make his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial court on Wednesday, Aug. 25.
- A 28 year old male was arrested and charged with assault and mischief after a report of subjects fighting in a yard on the 300 block of 27th Street in Battleford. The accused was located still actively assaulting the victim when police arrived and was arrested without incident. He has since been released from custody with a future court date in September on conditions of no contact with the victim. The victim did not sustain any significant injuries during the incident.
- On Aug. 18, shortly after midnight, members on patrol on the Moosomin First Nation were conducting a vehicle stop. The vehicle initially stopped but as the member approached, sped away from the scene while swerving towards the member. The officer was forced to quickly move out of the way and sustained a minor injury to his hand. The vehicle being operated by the suspect was later discovered to have been stolen. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Brent Mosquito, 22, on charges of assaulting a police officer, flight from police, driving while prohibited, possession of stolen property and failing to comply with a release order.
• Eight vehicle thefts reported.
- Brown 2006 Ford Freestar with Saskatchewan license 691LUF stolen from Panton Avenue some time between Aug. 13 and Aug. 20.
• Eight break and enter investigations.
- A 24-year-old woman and a 27-year-old woman were arrested and are facing charges of break and enter after a home on the 1300 block of 105th Street in North Battleford was broken into in the afternoon of Aug. 19.
- Home on the 1700 block of Trudeau Street in North Battleford broken into some time in the morning or early afternoon of Aug. 21.
• 13 Mental Health Act investigations
• Two charges relating to impaired driving
• 34 charges for various driving offences
• Seven traffic collisions reported
- On the evening of Aug. 20, officers were called to a complaint of an ATV rollover at a steep hill in a rural area south of the town of Battleford. The adult male driver of the ATV was pronounced deceased at the scene. Alcohol is not considered a factor.
Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TiPS(8477).
