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Weekly RCMP Report: May 5 – 12

Carlyle RCMP responded to a variety of calls between Thursdays, May 5 – 12. Assistance Currently one member of the Carlyle RCMP is in Fort McMurray and the detachment is waiting on instructions as to if they are sending another.
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                Carlyle RCMP responded to a variety of calls between Thursdays, May 5 – 12.

Assistance

                Currently one member of the Carlyle RCMP is in Fort McMurray and the detachment is waiting on instructions as to if they are sending another.

                The detachment is currently in possession of a couple of bicycles which were turned into them. If missing a bicycle contact the RCMP to see if it is yours.

Harassment

                RCMP have been asked to check into a possible criminal harassment.

                Harassing phone calls were reported within the detachment area.

Break and enter

                There have been nine break and enters to cottages in the Carlyle area and these matters are currently under investigation.

Unlawful use of firearm

                A report from a rural area in Carlyle described the illegal shooting of road signs. RCMP remind people that it is illegal to shoot from a vehicle and they are causing property damage. If anyone has any information regarding such instances they are asked to report the incident to the detachment.

Traffic infractions

                There have been various infractions involving golf carts, including one instance of a youth driving into a vehicle and fleeing the scene. RCMP remind individuals that they must have a valid driver’s licence to operate a golf cart, must follow the rules of the road, and must follow town bylaws as well.

                A warning was given to someone driving a side by side on the road, vehicles with no insurance on a highway result in a ticket for having an unregistered vehicle on the road. Additionally people utilizing ATV’s are required to wear helmets. These vehicles cannot be driven anywhere and proper safety equipment is necessary.

                Traffic collisions occurred in the area: one incident involved an ATV in the Carlyle area and a minor collision causing property damage occurred in Manor.

                There were also numerous speeders; even though the weather has improved it is not acceptable to exceed the posted limit.

Breach of conditions

                An individual was found to be in breach of their conditions; they were also found with a small amount of marijuana on them and will serve intermittent sentences on weekends.

Fraud

                Continuous calls of fraud have been reported. RCMP encourage people to be wary of phone and email scams, and to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit their website to report them.

Vandalism

                A file regarding vandalism of a vehicle in Arcola was opened.

                The skate park in Wawota was reported to have been vandalized.

Alcohol related calls

                An intoxicated person was reported in a residence where they weren’t wanted in a mischief call.

                Suspected impaired drivers were reported to RCMP during this time, but neither call resulted in charges.

                An intoxicated male in the Carlyle area was located and lodged in cells until sober.

Theft

                Theft of firearms from an auction were reported.

                Several bicycles have been reported stolen.

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