RCMP respond to fires, assaults and traffic incidents across Unity region

By Kate Winquist

Local RCMP detachments reported a range of incidents in Unity, Wilkie and Macklin between Oct. 7 and Oct. 13, including fires, assaults, thefts and traffic collisions.

In Unity, police investigated a combine fire near Denzil, which was extinguished by the Macklin Fire Department and deemed non-suspicious. Another combine fire near Unity was put out before firefighters arrived, also considered non-suspicious. Members also responded to a deceased cow in a pasture and a property dispute, both of which remain under investigation.

An 18-year-old Unity man was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and careless use of a firearm following a weapons complaint. Other reports in the Unity area included fraud, assault, a mental health concern requiring transport to Unity Health Centre, and a vehicle collision with a moose resulting in no injuries. Officers also assisted Luseland Police Service and Unity Health Centre with ongoing matters.

In Wilkie, RCMP transported a person under the Mental Health Act to Battlefords Union Hospital and investigated a sexual assault complaint. A 39-year-old Unity man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle during a traffic stop. Police also attended a vehicle-deer collision, a controlled grain bag fire, and investigated fraud, assault, criminal harassment and a stolen truck report.

Macklin RCMP dealt with a dispute that led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Evesham man on multiple charges, including assault, forcible confinement, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and flight from police. Officers also investigated fraud, a breach of undertaking, and a report of suspicious individuals near a business.

Across all three detachments, police responded to several traffic complaints and false alarms.

RCMP are asking anyone with information about crimes in the Unity, Wilkie, and Macklin areas to contact their local detachment or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips leading to the arrest of a suspect in a serious crime can result in a reward of up to $2,000.