The following is the RCMP report to February 23, 2016. This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

- 32 traffic violations

- 4 traffic accidents

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

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

- 3 crimes against persons

- 10 crimes against property

- 3 other criminal code

- 1 drug enforcement

February 9, 2016

Police in Boissevain received two reports of a vehicle driving recklessly in Boissevain. The driver was located and dealt with accordingly.

Police received a report of a fraud on a credit card when the complainant said there was an extensive charge from PayPal on the credit card statement. The complainant got their money back through the bank's fraud centre. Police would like to remind the public to check their monthly statements. Do not give information over the phone. Something to remember, the police will not call you asking for money and Revenue Canada will rarely to never contact you by phone. If this occurs, it's likely a scam!!!

February 11, 2016

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

Police received a report of fraud in Hartney when the complainant purchased tickets on Kiji. The matter is under investigation.

February 12, 2016

Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle just off the Balmy Beach Road. Police located the vehicle and discovered that it was stolen a few days earlier. The matter is under investigation.

Police received a report of an unlicensed vehicle that was being used in the Killarney area. The matter was unfounded as the vehicle was registered.

February 13, 2016

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

February 14, 2016

Police received a report of mischief in Hartney. The matter is under investigation.

Police attended a two vehicle collision on Broadway Avenue in Killarney. No injuries were sustained and one female driver was charged with proceeding before safe to do so.

February 16, 2016

Police were dispatched to a 911 call near Max Lake Campground where a male youth was stuck on a back road. The youth was reported missing the previous evening from another community and was located safe.

February 17, 2016

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

February 18, 2016

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

Police responded to a two vehicle collision in the Boissevain-Morton area involving a semi and an automobile. The lone male driver of the automobile was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Thanks to all the emergency responders for the work on this difficult scene and the professionalism shown. Also thanks to highways for securing the highway, allowing police to conduct their investigation.

Police received a dispatch to a fire in the RM of Argyle. Police could not attend due to a higher priority call. Police followed up with the complainant and nothing suspicious noted.

February 19, 2016

Police were dispatched at 3:28 a.m to a disturbance/assault in Waskada. A male subject had assaulted several people and damaged property. The male was arrested and charged with 3 counts of assault, 3 counts of mischief and 1 count of uttering threats. He was lodged and released the following day to appear in court.

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

RCMP played Baldur School in a friendly game of floor hockey. The RCMP were victorious and retained the trophy. Thanks to the Baldur School.

February 20, 2016

Police received a report of a break and enter in the RM of Argyle. The matter is under investigation.

During a routine traffic stop, police arrested a male driver in the RM of Grass Land. The male was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified and remanded to Brandon Correctional Institute and will appear in court.

February 21, 2016

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

February 22, 2016

Police received a 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle in Minto. A truck with an unknown marker, is driving around town slowly revving its engine, complainant doesn't recognize the vehicle, no description, keeping everyone up, complainant would like police to patrol the area. Police attended and made patrols, no vehicles observed in the area. Tracks in fresh snow observed around town and appear to leave town.

Police received a report of theft from a residence in the RM of Prairie Lakes. The matter is being investigated.

Police received a report of fraud when the complainant was selling an item on E-Brandon. No money or goods were exchanged and the matter was forwarded to the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre.

Police received a request to do a check of well-being in Killarney. Everyone was located safe.

Joke of the day.......

Cst. Goetz spots a woman driving and knitting at the same time. Driving up beside her, he shouts out the window... "Pull over!"

"No," she shouts back, "a pair of socks!"

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 Phone Busters Fraud Center immediately for further instructions on what you can do. Phone Busters can be reached directly at 1-888-495-8501

Child Abuse Registry checks are NOT done through the RCMP. Please call 1-800-282-8069 for any information on the Child Abuse Registry. Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Searches: Our goal is to complete these checks in a timely manner, however please plan ahead as they can take up to 3 weeks to complete.

Please also remember that Criminal Checks and Vulnerable Sector Searches for volunteers must provide a letter from the organization stating their volunteer status or there will be a $10.00 fee.

Criminal Record Checks for employment are $10.00 each.

Police would like to remind the public that if anyone requires fingerprinting services, they must make an appointment at the Killarney RCMP detachment. Drop-ins cannot be accommodated.

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

The Boissevain RCMP business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Deloraine RCMP business hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday are 8:30 to 3:00 p.m.

The general public is encouraged to attend during those hours to ensure someone will be here. It is also recommended to call ahead, however, in the event of an emergency, call 911 or the emergency line.

RCMP WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE PUBLIC THAT AFTER HOURS AND ON WEEKENDS TO USE THE POLICE EMERGENCY LINE FOR YOUR LOCAL OFFICE 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 YOUR CALL.