The following is the RCMP report to March 8, 2016. This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

- 15 traffic violations

- 2 traffic accidents

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

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

- 3 crimes against property

- 5 crimes against persons

- 3 other criminal code

March 1, 2016

During a routine traffic stop on Mountain Avenue in Killarney, the vehicle stopped came back registered to a Chevrolet Truck, but it was a small Chevrolet car. Police spoke with male driver who admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the day. The roadside screening device demand was made and the male blew "0." The male was on a number of conditions out of Thunder Bay, Ontario. He was placed under arrest and transported to Brandon Correctional Institute to appear in court.

March 2, 2016

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

Police received a 911 call from a female in apparent distress as she kept calling 911. Police contacted her by phone and learned that she had simply hit the ditch in the RM of Argyle and wanted police to help her. A tow truck was contacted for the very grateful woman!!

March 4, 2016

Police received a report of a break and enter to a business in Killarney. Items were seized for forensic purposes and the matter is being investigated.

March 5, 2016

Police received a call, sexual in nature involving a young female. The matter is being investigated.

Police received a report of a break and enter to business in Killarney. The matter is under investigation.

March 7, 2016

Police responded to an emergency call under the Mental Health Act in the RM of Prairie Lakes. The members responding conducted themselves in a matter in which their actions likely saved a man's life.

Joke of the day:

There was an inebriated driver who was pulled over by police. When Cst. Paydli opened the door, the driver fell out.

"You're drunk" exclaimed Cst. Paydli.

"Thank God for that" said the drunk, "I thought the steering had gone.".

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.