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• Would it not just be nice that everyone could behave and get along, respect others and the property of others, obey the laws? OK, enough of the fantasy.

• We continue to have "fat thumbs" which has resulted in several 911 misdials. Folks, if you are not in a rush, and nobody should be right now, take your time with the phone. False alarms, mental health and child welfare calls also continue to occupy or time.

• We understand during present times there is extra stress and child custody matters can be more challenging. As a suggestion we want you to remember children are more perceptive than you may think. They often very accurately determine what your true actions are and why you are taking these actions. Take heed to this and "Take the high road" or the "Road less travelled" and make things easier when exchanging children. They will remember this.

• We continue to deal with individuals that are on release conditions, some are successful and some are not. Several charges for breaching release conditions resulted from our investigations over the past week.

• An individual was reported to be trying to misuse a credit card. When they were questioned by the employee of the business as to their activities, they left. Fortunately, a description of the accused and the vehicle were provided and our ever present traffic Members located the vehicle and quickly determined both occupants were on conditions of not to be in contact with each other. Further investigation determined they both had warrants and with the new charges they were held in custody and brought to court.

• During times like this it is so rewarding to observe the best in people. A wallet was located with a significant amount of money and it was turned into our Detachment. The owner was contacted and did not even realize they were missing their wallet. It is these positives that make our job more rewarding.

• An assault between two intoxicated individuals was reported and investigated, however, after some minor medical treatment it was determined there would be no co-operation and there would therefore be no charges.

• A further assault was reported where the intoxicated aggressor ran and attempted to hide previous to the arrival of the Police. The accused was located in the bushes after a very brief game of hide and seek. They were lodged until the following morning with no charges requested by the victim.

• If you are aware that someone is a victim of a crime you can report it. Without the cooperation of the alleged victim we may not be able to proceed, however, it is our experience once we know about something we can make some progress. Recently such a case was reported to us and the accused has been charged with Domestic Assault related offences and the victim has been provided assistance through our Victim Services Unit. As in all Domestic Violence investigations that result in charges there is a no contact condition.

• A fight resulted in no charges, however, one individual spent time in our custody and was released later without charges.

• The RM of Reciprocity had the chain to their maintenance yard cut. It appears a vehicle then drove through the yard. Nothing appears to be missing at his time.

• Manor, Carlyle and Redvers Volunteer Fire Departments attended to a structure fire and while battling that fire a Member of the RCMP noted another structure had also caught fire. This kept all three Departments occupied. A further fire near Wawota occupied the resources of their Volunteer Fire Department. Fortunately there were no injuries related to any of these fires. Thanks again to these citizens that take the time to get the training to make our communities safer.

• A shop was broken into and a vehicle was gone through in a rural area near Manor. Property of a significant value was stolen including a pressure washer, soil tester and a generator. If you have any information that would assist in this investigation please contact our Detachment or Crime Stoppers.

• An individual was causing problems at a residence and they were subsequently arrested, lodged, and released the following morning after being charged for breaching their release conditions.

• We are investigating allegations of an individual stealing another individual’s prescription pills. Please ensure you safeguard your medication so as others cannot steal or abuse your medication. Our investigation is continuing.

• If you are not happy while driving your vehicle you unnecessarily use your horn, rev your engine, yell at someone or flip someone the bird, (middle finger up) you could find yourself getting a ticket for stunting. One such individual got such a warning after flipping an off duty police officer the bird. We can't determine if they recognized the off duty Member, however, the off duty Member did recognize the individual and notified an on duty Member who dealt with this by way of a warning. Now, have I seen an individual get a ticket for flipping the bird? Well yes I have. It was an on duty Member that the gesture was directed to as the Member and the accused were both driving down the same roadway. The Judge fully supported the Members actions during the trial being "Flipping the bird" is distracting and anything an individual does that is distracting can be deemed to be a danger to the driving public.

• A violator was caught speeding. Due to concerns over their drug use the operator of the motor vehicle was arrested and brought back to the Detachment where they were tested by a Drug Recognition Expert. This driver was fortunate that they only received tickets for the speeding and cannabis in a vehicle.

• An individual that appears to have been abusing drugs chose to enter an occupied residence that was not theirs. In so doing some damage was done to the door. Upon arrival of the Police it was determined this individual was also on release conditions. This individual was therefore arrested and then chose to share their opinion on what they felt should or could happen to the Police. They were therefore also charged for uttering threats. With 8 new charges we did not feel there was any choice but to remand this individual into custody.

• We all realize that people want to get out and, well just get out. That said, please be cognizant of whose property you may venture on to, especially if you are operating an all terrain vehicle or motorcycle. Not only can you damage crop left in the fields from last year you may scare or startle cattle and horses.

• Members issued approximately 10 warnings and 15 tickets over the past reporting period.

• Tickets were issued for cannabis in a vehicle - $360, cell phone use - $580, fail to produce registration - $100 and the most expensive speeding tickets were, well, we had three individuals that received $300 tickets.  

• Warnings were issued for inadequate speedometer, no insurance, parking in a no parking zone, operate a motor vehicle without a licence, stunting, inadequate tail lights and speeding.