Westman RCMP Service Report for Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
During this week Westman RCMP received a total of 43 calls for service. Of the 43, nine were traffic related, four well-being/mental health act, six failure to comply with an order, four frauds, five assist general public and information files, one break and enter and two breach of peace / disturbing the peace.
On Jan. 14, RCMP responded to a 911 hang up in the town of Reston where there was an altercation involving two adult males, one male was on a release order and was arrested for failing to comply with the order. He was released with paperwork to appear before the court in January.
On Jan. 16, RCMP responded to a call of a stranded motorist in the town of Pipestone. Upon arrival the male driver was observed slurring their speech and provided a mandatory ASD Demand and requested to give breath samples. He refused and was placed under arrest for failure or refusal to comply with demand (alcohol) and operation while impaired (alcohol) of motor vehicle. The driver was issued a 90-day drivers license suspension roadside, the vehicle was seized and impounded for 60 days. The driver was served with paperwork to appear before the court in March and released from custody.
On Jan. 19, RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a service rig in the Cromer area. Multiple items were stolen, exceeding $5000. The break and enter occurred sometime between 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 and 7 a.m. on Jan.19. Police continue to investigate.
During a routine traffic patrol in the RM of Sifton, RCMP observed a vehicle speeding, travelling at 120km/hr in a 100km/hr zone. RCMP conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle and the driver was issued a traffic offence notice which carries a fine of $312.
High speed driving draws big fine
Westman RCMP Service Report for Jan. 21 – Jan. 27
During this week Westman RCMP received a total of 50 calls for service. Of the 50, 24 were traffic related, three well-being/mental health act, three frauds, two assist general public and information, five mischief – property related files, two assaults and one failure to comply with order.
On Jan. 21, RCMP responded to a disturbance in Virden resulting in one female being arrested for failing to comply with an order. She was remanded into custody.
On Jan. 26, RCMP were doing a routine traffic patrol and a vehicle was observed speeding, travelling 162km/hr in a 110km/hr zone and then slowing down below the posted speed limit. RCMP conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle and the driver was asked to complete a roadside breath test, which the driver failed. The driver was placed under arrest for the operation of a motor vehicle while impaired (alcohol). The driver was issued a 90-day drivers license suspension roadside; the vehicle was seized and impounded. The driver was served with paperwork to appear before the court in March and released from custody.
During routine traffic patrols conducted in the RM of Wallace-Woodworth: RCMP observed a vehicle speeding, travelling at 138km/hr in a 110km/hr zone; police stopped the vehicle and the driver was issued a traffic offence notice which carries a fine of $416. RCMP observed a vehicle speeding, travelling at 150km/hr in a 100km/hr zone; police stopped the vehicle and the driver was issued a traffic offence notice which carries a fine of $705 and a serious offence notice served.
Distracted driving fines result in 3-day suspension
Westman RCMP Service Report for January 28 – February 3
During this week Westman RCMP received a total of 71 calls for service. Of the 71, 30 were traffic related, three uttering threats against a person, two well-being/mental health act, three fraud, three break and enters, seven mischief – property related files, three assaults and one unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon or restricted weapon.
On Jan. 29 during routine traffic patrol in the town of Virden, RCMP observed five drivers using their cellphones or other hand-operated electronic devices while driving. Each driver was issued a traffic offence notice under the Non-Moving – Use of Electronic Handheld Device / Distracting Behavior violations under the Highways Traffic Act which carries a fine of $672 and a 3-day driving suspension.
On Feb. 1, RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a business in Pipestone. Items stolen are valued at over $5000. Police continue to investigate.
On Feb. 2, RCMP responded to a disturbance in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation between two individuals. Both individuals were arrested, one male was released on an appearance notice for an April court date; charges included unauthorized possession of a firearm/ prohibited weapon or restricted weapon, possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized, careless use of a firearm, Failure to comply with a release order condition.
During a routine traffic patrol conducted in the RM of Pipestone, RCMP observed a vehicle speeding, travelling at 124km/hr in a 100km/hr zone. RCMP conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle and the driver was issued a traffic offence notice which carries a fine of $364.
NOTE: Police traffic duties involve two categories: Moving and Non-Moving. Non-Moving is considered things such as seat belts not being in use, use of electronic devices, etc. In short, things that are happening inside the vehicle but are still traffic related.
If you are the driver and need to use your phone, you must pull over at a safe place on the side of a highway, on an approach, or in town, find a parking place before using your cell phone.
You CANNOT for example, be at a traffic light, stop sign or in a drive thru and use your cell phone. Even if your car is in park, you still cannot legally use your cell phone as these places are considered an area where traffic is moving or expected to be moving.
