Impaired driving charge laid after Highway 7 traffic stop: Rosetown RCMP

ROSETOWN — A driver has been charged with impaired operation following a traffic stop on Highway 7 in the RM of St. Andrews, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Police said the stop occurred March 28 at about 5:52 p.m. The charge was among several incidents reported by Rosetown RCMP between March 28 and April 2.

Earlier that day, officers responded to two reports of suspicious vehicles — one in Zealandia and another in the RM of St. Andrews. The first was deemed non-suspicious, while patrols were unable to locate the second vehicle.

That evening, members also assisted with a dispute in Rosetown. No further action was required.

On March 30, RCMP received a complaint of mischief to a motor vehicle in Rosetown.

On April 1, officers began investigating a break and enter at a property in Rosetown. The investigation remains ongoing. Police also responded to a report of a semi travelling on Highway 7 with its back gate open; the driver was located and secured the vehicle, and no further action was taken.

Later that day, RCMP received a report of an alleged assault in Elrose. That investigation is continuing.

On April 2, police began investigating a fraud complaint involving a bitcoin scam in Rosetown. A separate report was also received from a resident who lost a wallet at a local business.

During the reporting period, RCMP issued 21 traffic-related charges. Officers also responded to three 911 misdials and five false alarm calls.

Police are asking anyone with information about these or any other crimes to contact Rosetown RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.