RCMP respond to assaults, break-Ins and traffic complaints in Unity, Wilkie and Macklin

RCMP in Unity, Wilkie and Macklin responded to a variety of calls last week. In Unity, officers attended a Mental Health Act complaint, resulting in the individual being transported by EMS to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment. Members also assisted EMS with a patient and investigated a reported assault. A 30-year-old Unity man faces charges of assaulting a police officer, resisting a peace officer, criminal harassment, and two counts of uttering threats following an assault complaint. Other Unity calls included a complaint of uttering threats, a breach of peace complaint, a failure to comply with an undertaking condition, a child custody dispute, a break-and-enter, and a trespassing complaint; several were unfounded or could not be pursued due to insufficient evidence. Officers also attended the sudden death of an 89-year-old man, which is not considered suspicious.

Wilkie RCMP investigated complaints of fraud and criminal harassment, and responded to reports of individuals egging a residence; the suspects agreed to clean up and apologize. A breach of peace complaint was addressed, while complaints about a vehicle break-in and two stolen ATVs from a rural area could not be pursued due to insufficient evidence. Officers also handled two traffic complaints.

In Macklin, RCMP are investigating an assault complaint, located an abandoned vehicle on Highway 14 that was removed by its owner, and handled one traffic complaint.

Residents with information about crimes in Unity, Wilkie or Macklin are urged to contact the local RCMP detachments at Unity (306-228-6300), Wilkie (306-843-3480) or Macklin (306-753-2171). Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network, or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for serious crimes.