Wilkie man charged with assault with weapon following dispute: RCMP

A 38-year-old Wilkie man is facing charges of assault with a weapon and uttering threats after RCMP responded to a dispute in the community.

Police say the incident was among a wide range of calls handled by Unity RCMP and surrounding detachments over the past three weeks, including multiple breaches of court-ordered conditions, assaults, thefts and mental health-related calls.

In Unity, RCMP laid charges in several incidents. A 39-year-old woman was charged twice with failing to comply with an undertaking, while a 42-year-old woman was charged with assault following a reported dispute.

Police are also investigating complaints of uttering threats, fraud and theft, as well as reports of individuals breaching undertaking conditions. Officers responded to a hit-and-run causing vehicle damage, but say there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

Members conducted several wellbeing checks at the request of concerned citizens and responded to a Mental Health Act complaint, transporting an individual to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.

Other calls in the community included a false 911 report, two traffic complaints, a property dispute, and a report from CN Police of a vehicle striking a railway crossing gate. An identification card was also turned in to be returned to its owner, and officers served a court document on behalf of Ontario Provincial Police.

In Wilkie, RCMP responded to a semi rollover south of the community, where a passenger sustained minor injuries and no charges were laid. Police also attended a separate vehicle collision with no injuries reported.

Members handled multiple Mental Health Act complaints, conducted a wellbeing check and issued a verbal warning following a complaint of disturbing the peace. A theft complaint remains under investigation.

Police received two reports of suspicious vehicles near residences, with one complainant requesting increased patrols. Officers also investigated a report of a suspicious person who had left the area before police arrived.

One reported assault was determined to be unfounded, while another remains under investigation.

RCMP also received reports from CP Police of a train blocking a railway crossing and a crossing malfunction near Wilkie.

In Macklin, RCMP charged a 29-year-old woman with mischief following a complaint of property damage. Police are also investigating a report of a vehicle striking a residential fence.

Members mediated a dispute between a landlord and tenant and are investigating a complaint of disturbing the peace. Officers also issued a three-day roadside suspension during a traffic stop and handled an additional traffic complaint.

RCMP assisted Calgary Police Service with an investigation during the reporting period, and one false alarm was also reported.

Police ask anyone with information about crimes in the Unity, Wilkie and Macklin areas to contact their local RCMP detachment or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.