The following is the RCMP report to October 24, 2023.  This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

- 6 traffic violations

- 17 provincial statute (Mental Health Act, Fire Prevention Act, Coroner's Act, 911 Act)

- 14 common police activities (alarms, suspicious persons/vehicles, assistance to general public)

- 12 crimes against property

- 11 other criminal code

- 5 crimes against persons

- 1 drug enforcement

- 4 traffic accidents

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Just a reminder that RCMP DO NOT do child abuse and adult abuse registry checks.  RCMP is responsible for criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks.  You require a vulnerable sector check if you are in a position of trust. You must present to the detachment when applying for a vulnerable sector check. 

 

Position of Trust means a paid or voluntary position dealing with vulnerable people. Vulnerable people may include children, youth, the elderly, people with physical, developmental, emotional, social, or other disabilities, people who are addicted or dependent on addictive substances, and people who have been the victim of a crime or an accident.

Applicants who require a Vulnerable Sector Check from their organization must present themselves in person and provide written consent in order for the checks to be conducted.

Proper identification must be produced and recorded on the application: a government issued photo identification for the Primary Document, and a secondary document which verifies the Primary identification.

YOUTH CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS

Criminal record checks cannot be done on youth unless working in Government. It has been established that non-provincially or municipally run summer camps and pools, public/private schools including colleges/universities are not government employers.

 

October 17, 2023

RCMP received a report of an incomplete 911 call made from a residence on Lakeshore Drive in Killarney. The police attended. The residence was secure. The police made neighborhood inquiries and obtained a key to the residence. Clean entry was made and the house was safe and secure and unoccupied. No further concerns for safety at the residence.

Police were asked to do a well-being check in Holmfield. Everyone located safe.

Police received a report of a fraud in Boissevain. The bank is looking into the matter.

 

October 18, 2023

RCMP received a report of a quad coming up to the residence on Pelican Lake at approximately 4:30am. The quad drove down the street and out of site and then returned a short time after and proceeded by the residence but didn't stop and left again without returning. Police made patrols but were unable to locate the suspect or note any damage that it may have caused.

Police had a drone turned into the Killarney detachment. If you are missing the drone, you may claim it by description at the Killarney RCMP.

Police were dispatched to a fire in the ditch on the east side of Highway 18 approximately 8 miles north of Killarney. Fire and police attended. It was learned that the complainant was cutting grass in the ditch and the exhaust on the tractor started the fire. The fire department was able to gain control of the fire. No charges pending.

Police received a report of a well-being check in Boissevain. Everyone located safe.

Police assisted with a matter under the Child Welfare Act in Killarney.

RCMP received a report of a fire in Margaret. The grass was noted to be on fire and it was believed to be deliberately set. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The matter is under investigation.

 

October 20, 2023

Police were dispatched to a vehicle failing to stop at the Border. The vehicle was not located but the matter is under investigation.

Police received a report of a suspicious person in Killarney. Police attended and located a male who was having vehicle issues.

Police received a well-being check in Deloraine. Everyone located safe.

Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Killarney.

Police attended a residence in Killarney for a curfew check. The male was not present at the home. He was eventually located, arrested, charged with failing to comply with a release order and released on an appearance notice to appear in court.

Police attended a residence in Killarney for another curfew check. The male was not present during his curfew hours. Police attended later and located the male who was charged with failing to comply with an order and given an appearance notice.

Police were dispatched to a 911 of threats that had been sent over Snapchat. The male was inside the residence without permission and was asked to leave. He then uttered death threats and threatened to burn the house down. The male was located and arrested the following day, charged and remanded to Brandon Correctional Centre.

 

October 21, 2023

Police were dispatched through 911 to a disturbing the peace call in Killarney. A male was intoxicated and trying to start a physical altercation. He was asked to leave but continued to knock on the door. Everyone left the residence and the male followed wanting to fight. He eventually left. Police made patrols but were unable to locate the male.

 

October 22, 2023

Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in the RM of Prairie Lakes.

 

October 23, 2023

Police received a report of theft in Baldur.

Police received a report of harassing communications and trespassing in Killarney. The suspect was warned by police.

Police received a report of a male in Killarney with a 12-inch knife. A description of the male was given, and police believed they knew who the male was. Police made patrols. While police were searching another call came in regarding the male had just pulled 3 knives on another male and uttered death threats. The male was located, arrested, charged with 6 counts of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and utter threats. He was later released on an undertaking and will appear in court.

Brandon Police Service requested RCMP perform a check for a male who had assaulted a female in Brandon. Male was not located.

 

October 24, 2023

A scam was reported in Killarney where items were being sold on Facebook and buyers instructed to attend a residence in Killarney for pickup. The resident was not selling items and has had several people attend. The complainant was advised to contact the anti-fraud Centre and Facebook.

 

October 26, 2023

Police received an anonymous report of a female driving without a valid license in Ninette and Killarney. Checks were conducted on the female, and she was found to have a valid license.

Police assisted with a matter under the Mental Health Act in Killarney.

Police received a report of fraud under $5000.00 in Deloraine. A hotel room had been rented for two nights but the suspect left early in the morning and the credit card she gave did not go through. Numerous messages were left. Police only had first and last name to check on systems and everything was negative.

Police received a back line call from a female in Killarney and police heard a disturbance, yelling and crashing sounds.  The complainant stated she needed help at an address on Rossmore.  Police attended took a statement from the female advising her ex-boyfriend had assaulted her. Police located the male who was arrested, charged with assault with a weapon, mischief under $5000 and failing to comply with an undertaking. He was remanded into custody and later produced bail and released on a release order.

 

October 27, 2023

Police received a report of a theft in Baldur. The matter is under investigation.

 

October 28, 2023

Police received a report of utter threats in Killarney. The matter is being investigated.

 

October 29, 2023

Police were dispatched to a 2-vehicle accident in the Brenda-Waskada area. Road conditions were poor. No injuries sustained.

Police are investigating a male for failing to comply with a release order.

 

October 30, 2023

Police received a report of fraud in Ninette. No information was exchanged, and the matter was reported for information.

 

Reminder:  It is important to report ALL thefts, stolen or lost property to police in a timely fashion so that it can be followed up on by police. 

If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact the RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

Reminders:

Police continue to remind residents to never provide personal information such as birth dates, SIN numbers, credit card numbers, or e-mail address to parties you do not know.  If you feel that you have been contacted by a fraudulent source, please contact police or Canadian AntiFraud Center immediately for further instructions on what you can do.  Canadian Antifraud Centre can be reached directly at 1-888-495-8501, however also report same to the local detachment.

We would like to advise that the business hours of operation at the Killarney Detachment are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 

Boissevain Detachment business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

RCMP WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE PUBLIC TO USE THE POLICE EMERGENCY LINE FOR YOUR LOCAL OFFICE (204) 523-7255 or 911.  The administration line may not be checked until the following day or possibly the Monday following a weekend.  Members may be in another community or on the road. 

DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE IF YOU REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ASSISTANCE, YOU MUST DIAL 204-523-7255 (Killarney), 204-534-7261 (Boissevain), 204-747-2575 (Deloraine) OR 911 TO HAVE A POLICE OFFICER RESPOND TO YOU.  This will dispatch an officer without dispatching ambulance and fire unless required.