Unity, Wilkie and Macklin RCMP respond to range of incidents last week
UNITY – The Unity RCMP responded to a range of incidents over the week of Oct. 21 to 27. Officers dealt with several Mental Health Act complaints, transporting individuals to Unity Health Centre and Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.
Other notable calls included a wellbeing check at the request of a health care professional, a complaint of disturbing the peace that resulted in a verbal warning, and a reported break and enter at a farm near Tramping Lake, which remains under investigation.
The detachment also responded to the sudden death of a 79-year-old male from the Tramping Lake area; police confirmed the death was not suspicious. Officers issued two 60-day roadside suspensions and charged a 39-year-old Unity man with assault causing bodily harm. Additionally, RCMP investigated a theft complaint and rescued a cat trapped in an abandoned building.
WILKIE – Wilkie RCMP reported several disturbances and traffic incidents. Officers located a suspicious individual running through the street and transported them to a family member’s care. Two residents faced criminal charges: a 42-year-old woman was charged with assaulting police officers and other offences, and a 40-year-old man was charged with operating while prohibited following a traffic stop.
Other calls included complaints of disturbing the peace, suspicious individuals near residences, property damage at a business, and railway-related reports. Several matters are still under investigation.
MACKLIN – Macklin RCMP attended break and enter and stolen vehicle reports but found insufficient evidence to proceed. Officers charged a 23-year-old male with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and mischief following a collision with a residential fence.
The detachment also responded to the sudden death of a 47-year-old male from Macklin, which was not suspicious, as well as false alarms, a false 911 call, a wellbeing check, and a criminal harassment complaint with insufficient evidence to proceed.
Crime Reporting and Tips – Residents with information on crimes in the Unity, Wilkie, and Macklin areas are urged to contact their local RCMP detachments: Unity at (306) 228-6300, Wilkie at (306) 843-3480, or Macklin at (306) 753-2171. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (*8477 on SaskTel Mobility) or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Rewards of up to $2,000 are available for information leading to the arrest of individuals responsible for serious crimes.
Unity RCMP also remind residents that minor crimes, including fraud, vandalism, lost or stolen property, traffic complaints, and harassing communications under $5,000, can now be reported online through the RCMP’s Online Crime Reporting tool at ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan