Macklin man charged with impaired driving during RCMP traffic stop

A 62-year-old Macklin man is facing an impaired driving charge after a traffic stop in Macklin during the past week, according to the latest report from Unity RCMP.

Police said the man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The incident was among several investigated by RCMP in Unity, Wilkie and Macklin between Feb. 24 and March 2.

In Macklin, a 52-year-old man was also charged with assault with a weapon and failing to comply with an undertaking condition after police responded to an assault complaint. Officers also mediated a dispute between a landlord and an evicted tenant.

In Unity, RCMP are investigating a report of sexual assault. No further details were released.

A 41-year-old Unity man was charged with operating a motor vehicle while prohibited during a traffic stop.

Police also charged a 58-year-old Salvador man with assault following a neighbour dispute.

Other calls in the Unity area included a report of a person walking on the highway, a well-being check requested by a concerned citizen and a complaint of a person opening the door of a residence before leaving in a vehicle. Officers patrolled the area but did not locate the individual.

Police also investigated a report of fraud but said there was insufficient evidence to proceed. Officers followed up on a complaint about a firearm in a vehicle and confirmed no firearm was present.

RCMP also responded to a Mental Health Act complaint and transported the individual involved to Unity Health Centre for assessment.

In Wilkie, police are investigating a complaint that one dog attacked another. Officers also responded to a report of a suspicious person near a rural residence and transported the individual to cells until sober.

Members are also investigating two separate theft complaints in the Wilkie area.

CN Police reported railway crossing malfunctions during the week near Unity and Reford.

Across the three detachments, police also handled several minor calls including traffic complaints, false alarms and false 911 calls.

Anyone with information about crimes in the Unity, Wilkie or Macklin areas is asked to contact their local RCMP detachment or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.