Submitted by Staff Sgt. Darren Simons
So it is the Christmas Party Season. Please drink responsibly and don鈥檛 drink and drive. Make other arrangements or call for a sober ride.
I say call for a sober ride being I know of several instances where an聽intoxicated individual comes to a Detachment to pick up their friends who were picked up for Impaired driving. Some may call that using 鈥淏ait鈥� but really it happens. Others just pick the 鈥淢ost Sober鈥� driver, which is also a bad call. If you have been drinking and cannot confirm the sobriety of your driver, don鈥檛 get in with that driver. The risks are too high.
We assisted Moose Jaw Police Service as well as Saskatoon Police Service by clearing up a warrant for each. Which means we dealt with someone who had a warrant and we released them for a future date. If they fail to appear again there will be a further charge of Fail to Appear and another warrant.
We had a false alarm. Seems that any time there is a major weather change we get false alarms. Its like those old sports injuries. They seem to ache before a weather change . . . yes even us amateur athletes have had injuries.
We had a report of someone having their Facebook hacked. It appears they know the person and, well, for some reason they gave the person their password. We provided advice, as in change your password and suggested they not share their password in the future.
We received a call from an adult who wanted to inquire if she was legally permitted to let her daughter鈥檚 friend stay with her.聽She was told there was nothing Criminal about what she was doing. The next day a parent called to advise us her daughter had run away and then told us where she was. We were already aware and being the youth was not 鈥淢issing鈥� and advised this was not a policing matter. Believe it or not we received a third call in two days and, well it is still not a policing matter.
While on patrol in the Carlyle area a Member noted a vehicle driving in a suspicious manner, or as we often say 鈥淥ur spider senses were tingling鈥� This vehicle would drive to a location, stop for a bit, then another location and stop for a bit and when pulled over a crack pipe and drugs were located as well as a substantial amount of cash. The operator of the vehicle was arrested and once the drugs are analysed he will be charged accordingly.
Members were dispatched to an intoxicated female in Arcola who was聽lost and looking for a place to stay. While patrolling, an intoxicated male yelled obscenities at the Police. When approached by the Police this individual became more belligerent and聽was upset that the Police had yet to find his girlfriend. He was extremely intoxicated and rude to say the least. He was arrested at which time he advised the investigating officer that he was more educated than the Police Officer, made more money, then he began to say some less than polite things about the Members mother,聽followed by more nasty comments and then threatened the Officer鈥檚 Life.
During this time other Members found the intoxicated female and by identifying her the male was identified through the RCMP computer data base. He was on conditions of a curfew, and abstain from alcohol.聽聽He was obviously not complying with these conditions and was lodged and held for Court on Monday. His matters were then adjourned until Wednesday and he remained in custody.
To think if he had just kept quiet he would not be eating DQ twice a day for almost a week. Our investigation was unable to determine if he had a better education than the Police Officer, however, he was definitely not as bright as the Police Officer. As for pay, he may make more, however,聽it is not like we do this job for the money, rather it is more of a calling.
Members responded to a report of an impaired driver, however, it was determined the driver was unfamiliar with the controls of the vehicle. It is always a better idea to pull over and figure things out, rather than not focus on the road.
Members were dispatched to a dispute at a residence in Carlyle. Allegations of smashed windows, an assault with a shovel, and an assault and, well, nobody would cooperate. We did remove a broken shovel from the scene, but that is about all.
We had an individual causing problems at the Hospital in Arcola. Members attended and removed the individual and provided them a 鈥淩oom for the Night鈥� This individual returned the next day and this time their outburst resulted in charges of uttering threats and breaching release conditions.
We are investigating a Break and Enter to a shop in Kisbey. Our Forensic Identification Section is assisting.
There were two adults in a residence and they were not getting along. The Police were called and one was given a ride elsewhere by the Police or as some may call it a ride in a 鈥淏uffalo Cab鈥�. Matter resolved.
An individual was surprised their truck was stolen. It had a flat tire and they figured that was enough of a theft deterrent. Not when the keys are in the ignition. This vehicle did not get very far and the accused took off with the keys and then jumped in a聽SUV that was running with the keys in it to warm up the vehicle. This vehicle was found down the road in the ditch. The accused again聽took off with the keys. We have no suspects or clues at this time. That said the individual associated to the truck was upset as to why we even questioned them as to leaving their keys in the ignition.
Members were dispatched to a Possible Domestic. However, upon arrival the accused was surprised to see the Police. The alleged victim had left and well, we are still not sure if anything happened. Alcohol was a factor.
Since we get several individuals that complain of threats we would like to take the time to explain that we are limited to the definition under the Criminal Code.
Section 264.1(1) Every one commits an offence who, in any manner, knowingly utters, conveys or causes any person to receive a threat
(a) to cause death or bodily harm to any person
(b) to burn, destroy or damage real or personal property
(c) to kill, poison or injure an animal or bird that is the property of any person
Examples of threats that do not often meet the definition. 鈥淚鈥檒l make you regret it鈥� 鈥淵ou better be gone in the morning鈥�
An ex-spouse threatened to cause death or grievous bodily harm to their former spouse. This threat was not made directly to the ex spouse, rather it was done in front of an adult child. Patrols were made looking for the individual who was operating a motor vehicle while suspended. (Apparently he is not keeping up with support payments as well) Again we see that the children, even adult children suffer. I am not sure why people drag their children into their disputes.
We are also investigation another complaint of threats. of threats which聽were made over the phone.聽This investigation is continuing.
We had an individual phone reporting his vehicle is going to be taken by his daughter because he does not have a licence. Unfortunately this is not a theft and not a policing matter, however, we do appreciate the fact the responsible individual is ensuring her father does not drive without his licence.
We had two Members assist Milestone Detachment and the RCMP Regina Police Service Combine Enforcement Team with some Search Warrants, or as we call them 鈥淒oor Kicks鈥� Not that we kick in the doors. A substantial amount of drugs and money was seized. This is an example of how we work with our enforcement partners.
Several child welfare calls were dealt with. In most instances we share our concerns with Social Services.
We have several youth that are 鈥渁cting up鈥� in Manor. With the help of the Community and with some proper parenting I am sure we can deal with these youth appropriately.
Check your licence plates and make sure they are yours. We had an individual that was surprised when he was pulled over for having stolen licence plates on his vehicle. He was unaware that someone had taken his plates and switched them for stolen plates.
We had an individual that was not feeling well and fatigued that chose to drive. They dozed off and hit an approach. This individual was issued a $280 ticket for driving with undue care and attention.
A speeder was pulled over and they received a speeding ticket ($206), a liquor ticket ($360)聽and a 72 hour driving suspension. Moral of the story, if you have been drinking don鈥檛 drive, if you have open liquor in a vehicle don鈥檛 drive and if you speed, well, sooner or later you will get a ticket.
We had a near collision where someone thought it was wise to pass in the fog forcing another vehicle to avoid the collision and 鈥淗it the Rhubarb鈥� (Hit the ditch)聽Why people are in such a rush I don鈥檛 know but passing in the fog is rarely a good idea. Fortunately there were no injuries but the driver of the vehicle that hit the rhubarb is quite shaken up. We had a couple other calls about individuals driving 鈥淐arelessly鈥� in the fog, however, we were unable to locate the offending vehicles.
We had a report of a driver doing 20 km under the speed limit, which can be a traffic hazard, however even at that slow speed we were unable to catch up to it and passed it on to a neighbouring Detachment.
We had a hit and run on main street. If you ever see someone that strikes another vehicle and drives away please get a licence plate and contact the Police.
We just want to clarify. Not stopping at a stop sign because it is icy and snowy is not a valid reason. If it is snowy and icy then take more time, drive slower. That said if you think you are justified expect a ticket. We handed out quite a few over the last week.
Tickets, Warnings and Inspections Notices were issued for Stop sign Violators,聽Failure to wear Seatbelts,聽follow too close, inadequate day time running lights, Speeding, drive without a valid drivers licence, drive with an聽obstructed licence plate, stunting, and fail to properly secure a licence plate.
Enjoy the Christmas lights and keep your eyes on the road.
