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RCMP Report for June 10 to 16, 2014

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 10 to 16, 2014

A 21-year-old Unity female was charged with uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after RCMP received a complaint of uttering threats.

Police received a complaint of fraud but it was unfounded.

CN Police reported a malfunction with the railway crossing arms.

RCMP received a complaint of locks being changed at a residence without the owner’s knowledge.

Police received a report of a vehicle damaged as someone was throwing items in an alley. This matter is still under investigation.

Members noticed a broken window at J & E Convenience Store. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP received a complaint of a male damaging a vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

Police attended an assault in the co-op parking lot. A 42-year-old male and a 33-year-old female, both from Unity, were charged with assault.

RCMP are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a rural residence that was located stuck in a field. There has recently been an increase in vehicle thefts in rural areas. The RCMP would like to remind everyone to remove their keys from their vehicles, remove valuables and park vehicles  in well lit areas.

There were two false 911 calls, one traffic complaint and one false alarm.

RCMP Reports – June 3 to 9, 2014

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for June 3 to 9, 2014

RCMP received two complaints of uttering threats. One was unfounded.

A 1976 International bus was damaged at the museum. Police are requesting the public’s assistance, asking anyone who has any information regarding this to please contact Unity RCMP.

There was a report of a semi that collided with a moose. The semi driver did not sustain any injuries.

RCMP received a complaint of mischief in the form of covering a vehicle with mud. No charges were laid as the perpetrator agreed to pay for cleaning and any damage to the vehicle.

Two males were fighting on Main Street. No charges were laid as they left the area when asked by members.

Police received a report of a stolen truck. The truck was located in a rural area by Tramping Lake and was used to damage two grain bags. This matter is still under investigation.

There was a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Unity. One vehicle driver sustained minor injuries and was issued a traffic ticket.

RCMP advised an individual to seek legal counsel when the individual inquired about child custody issues.

A 24-hour suspension was issued during a traffic stop when police observed the vehicle leaving a drinking establishment.

There was a report of a suspicious male looking in back yards. RCMP searched for the male but could not locate him.

There were two false 911 calls.

In next week’s Press-Herald

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You will find a great variety of articles and photos in the June 16th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. Here is just a small sampling of what to expect:

  • Unity Western Days photos and winners;
  • details on the special events hosted by the Unity RCMP detachment;
  • a profile of St. Peter’s Principal Dan Willgenbusch, retiring after 34 years in education;
  • a former Unity resident, now a university professor in NY, wins a teaching award;
  • sports news, school awards and more.

And be sure to check out the ads, including the Town of Unity’s new watering schedule and the plans for Canada Day activities at the museum.

Below is a plaque installed in memory of Cst. Derek Pineo, killed on duty in a motor vehicle accident July 20, 2012, now by the main door to the Unity SK RCMP detachment office.

in memory of Cst. Pineo

RCMP Reports for May 27 to June 2, 2014

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS for May 27 to June 2, 2014

RCMP received a report of several bushels of peas dropped on the road by Salvador.

Police received a complaint of uttering threats.

There were two reports of an individual walking and laying down on Highway 21 by Unity. Members patrolled but could not locate the person.

A dirt bike was reported driving dangerously in Unity.

A 20-year-old Unity male was charged with two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, and was remanded in custody to appear before a Provincial Court Judge in North Battleford on June 2.

A 59-year-old Unity male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle during a traffic stop.

A 40-year-old Saskatoon male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after RCMP received a complaint of an erratic driver.

Police transported a female to a women’s shelter.

RCMP attended a complaint of assault between four individuals at the rodeo grounds.

There was a report of underage drinking at Suffern Lake.

Police attended a residence to keep the peace as an individual retrieved his personal property.

There were two traffic complaints, one false alarm and one false 911 call.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity/Wilkie/Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP Reports for May 20 to 26, 2014

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UNITY, SASKATCHEWAN, REPORTS

There was a stubble fire in a field east of Salvador.

RCMP received a report of a male in a white truck offering candy to a female child as she was walking home from school. This matter is still under investigation.

Police attended a vehicle fire north on Phippen Road. The fire was not suspicious in nature.

A member assisted an individual who was walking on the highway.

RCMP are investigating damage inflicted on a vehicle in Unity.

Police received a report of criminal harassment.

Police were called to a domestic dispute but one of the individuals had left the residence when members arrived.

Members arrested a male for public drunkenness and housed him in North Battleford cells until sober.

There were two traffic complaints, one report of a lost wallet and one false alarm.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity/Wilkie/Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP Reports for May 13 to 19, 2014

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UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS

Police are investigating a complaint of uttering threats.

There was a vehicle rollover on Tako Road. Two of the five passengers sustained minor injuries. Poor road conditions were a contributing factor to the rollover. No charges were laid.

RCMP received a report of a missing youth. The youth was later located by his father.

Police attended an assault between two intoxicated males in Unity. A 29-year-old Medicine Hat man was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking.

A traffic ticket was issued to the driver of a semi that rolled east of Unity as speed was determined to be a factor in the rollover. The driver did not sustain any injuries.

A 20-year-old Saskatoon man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle when police initiated a traffic stop as he was leaving a drinking establishment.

RCMP received a complaint that a sunroom lining was cut.

Police are investigating a fraudulent bank transaction that occurred through online banking.

A member mediated an argument between two neighbours in Landis.

A yellow bike was located in a resident’s yard in Unity but was later removed.

A white and black bike was found by Sperle’s Tire & Battery.

RCMP attended a house fire in Unity. The resident received burns to his arms, hands and face.

Adrien Dillabough of Unity, age 19, was charged with two counts of failing to comply with an undertaking when police initiated a curfew check after a vehicle was found abandoned with liquor inside in the town of Unity.

RCMP received a report of a vehicle colliding with a sign in front of the Bargain Shop. The vehicle driver agreed to pay for damages.

Police received a complaint of a male threatening suicide.

A vehicle was impounded following a traffic stop where police discovered the vehicle driver had a suspended licence. The driver received a warning and a traffic ticket.

There was a report of a theft of a bedroom suite from a residence. This matter is still under investigation.

There was one noise complaint and one false 911 call.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity/Wilkie/Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP Reports, May 6 to 12, 2014

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NOTE: Cut Knife RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in solving an oil field theft of eight Weatherford hydraulic skids that are valued at approximately $4,000. The skids were stored on a farmer’s field near Baldwinton, Saskatchewan and theft occurred on or between November 2013 and April 2014. The hydraulic skids would only be useful in the oil patch and a picker truck or trailer with picker would have been utilized to move the skids. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cut Knife RCMP detachment at 306-398-3500 or Saskatchewan CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS

RCMP received a report of an intoxicated female walking on the highway by Wilkie, Saskatchewan.

Police attended a truck fire on Highway 29 north of Wilkie. The vehicle had been reported stolen. North Battleford RCMP detachment is investigating.

There was a complaint of public mischief. This matter is still under investigation.

Members acted as mediators in an argument about material possessions between ex-spouses. This was deemed a civil matter.

Police received a report of four suspicious males attending a rural residence.

There was one false 911 call and one false alarm.

Unity/Wilkie/Macklin RCMP members, along with the North Battleford Police Dog Services, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on a residence in the Brentwood Trailer Park in Unity, the early morning hours of May 8.

As a result of this search, three Unity residents, a 41-year-old female, a 35-year-old male and a 22-year-old male, are facing various drug possession charges, including possession of methamphetamine (crystal meth), possession of cannabis marihuana and possession of cocaine. The 22-year-old is also charged with possession of a prohibited firearm. The three Unity residents were released on conditions and are to appear in provincial court in Unity June 16.

Unity RCMP detachment hosted a training exercise for members of the North/Central District RCMP Containment team in Unity May 12.

training exerciseUnity was selected on this occasion as members from the local detachment are part of this team. This training scenario selected for this exercise was that of a hostage-taking. The training exercise involved the deployment and tactical operations of containment team members to result in the successful resolution of the event.

The Unity RCMP would like to apologize to any residents of the community who were alarmed by this training exercise. The purpose of the training is to ensure the policing services provided by the local RCMP detachment is maintained at the highest standard.

training exercise

RCMP Report for Unity SK, April 29 to May 5, 2014

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UNITY SK REPORTS, April 29 to May 5, 2014

Police received a complaint of fraud by email.

Members assisted other RCMP detachments and police services by serving two subpoenas to individuals in the area and taking fingerprints of an individual.

RCMP attended several grass fires in the Unity area that were believed to be started by trains.

There was a report of an abandoned vehicle east of Unity. The registered owner was located and asked to have it towed.

Police received a report of two sheds burning down at a rural residence. The cause of the fire is undetermined.

RCMP are investigating the report of a male fraudulently offering the sale of trees to rural residents.

Police attended a collision between a semi and a train by Landis. The driver of the semi had no injuries and was charged with failing to obey a stop signal at a railway crossing. See the May 12 issue of the Unity Wilke Press-Herald for photos and additional details.

RCMP are investigating a report of an individual failing to comply with his undertaking conditions.

Police issued a liquor ticket to a 23-year-old Unity male after he was causing a disturbance in public and fled from the scene on foot.

There was a report of threatening text messages. This matter is still under investigation.

RCMP are investigating a fire that was set on the road in front of a residence in Unity.

There was also one traffic complaint and one false alarm.

Jason Lee Morgan, wanted for fraudUnity RCMP arrested Jason Lee Morgan, age 38 of the Kerrobert District, after he was caught by some Unity area residents who accused him of defrauding them by taking money to plant trees and not doing so. The Unity area residents used farm implements to prevent MORGAN from leaving their yard and called the RCMP. Morgan was wanted by the RCMP in Kerrobert for fraud under $5,000 and had warrants for his arrest from Watrous RCMP for break and enter, theft of a motor vehicle, and obtaining food and lodgings fraudulently. Morgan is also facing criminal charges in Alberta. Unity RCMP are investigating Morgan’s business dealings in and around the Unity area and encourage anyone who may have provided him with money to contact the RCMP and provide details of the dealings to them. Please see the accompanying photograph of Morgan.

“Worst street” poll results in Monday’s paper

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Be sure to get your copy of the May 12th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald to see which streets fellow residents think are the worst in town! As promised last week, Monday’s paper will also have details and additional photos of the April 30th fires near Unity, SK, as well as information on:

  • UCHS student success in the Royal Purple essay and video contest;
  • the upcoming swimming pool season, courtesy of this year’s head lifeguard, Natalie Kiefer;
  • a change in ownership at JayDee AgTech; and
  • an introduction to the 2014 Rodeo Queen candidates.

There are plenty of job opportunities in town, as well as new events coming up. And don’t forget to check out the other ads to see what’s available in our stores!

Meanwhile, near Landis, Saskatchewan, a semi driver learned the hard way it always pays to stop and look at railway crossings. Fortunately no one was injured in the incident. See Monday’s Press-Herald for more details and photos. This photo was provided by the RCMP.

train-truck

RCMP Reports – April 15 to 28, 2014

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UNITY RCMP REPORTS (Saskatchewan)

A 55-year-old Unity man was charged with possession of cocaine and breaching an undertaking given to a judge after police searched his vehicle.

RCMP received two separate requests to locate family members. Both reports are still under investigation.

Police received a report of theft of gas from a local gas station. This matter is still under investigation. Anyone that recognizes the person in the photo below is asked to contact the Unity RCMP.

suspect in gas theft

Members assisted in a disagreement between a tenant and landlord.

There was a report of a lost purse.

Police responded to a vehicle collision at 1st Avenue and Main Street in Unity. There were no injuries and icy roads were a contributing factor.

There was a complaint of fraud but it was unfounded upon investigation.

A semi hit the crossing arm of the railroad track. Members conducted traffic control until the crossing arm was fixed.

RCMP received a complaint that an individual was not complying with his undertaking conditions but the complainant declined to lay charges.

Fingerprints were taken for an individual for immigration purposes.

There was a report of a vehicle collision with a deer.

Police received a report of two children being chased by three adult males. Patrols were made but no suspects were located.

RCMP attended a vehicle fire south of Landis. There were no injuries and the fire was not suspicious in nature.

A 56-year-old Unity man, Kenneth Laverne Penner, was charged with three counts of theft under $5,000, breaching a court order and breaching a probation order. He received a nine-month conditional sentence for these offences.

There was a complaint of uttering threats through text messaging but the complainant declined to lay charges.

Police responded to a complaint of a male knocking on a female’s residence door. The male was gone when police arrived.

RCMP received a complaint of uttering threats against an animal but the complainant declined to lay charges.

A 35-year-old Saskatoon man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and refusal to provide a breath sample after police initiated a traffic stop.

There was a report of the railway crossing arm activated with no train coming.

There were also two false 911 calls, three false alarms, one false fire alarm and two traffic complaints.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity/Wilkie/Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.