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RCMP investigate assault in Virden, erratic driving in Lenore

RCMP report Feb 10 - 17
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RCMP discovered tell-tale tracks in Lenore.

During the week of February 10 - 17, the Westman RCMP dealt with 34 police activities.

Feb. 13 - RCMP were dispatched to a residence in Virden for a report of an assault with a weapon. The investigation is continuing.

Feb. 13 - RCMP were dispatched to a residence in Sioux Valley for a report of a disturbance. Upon attendance, police observed a male in breach of his court imposed release conditions. He was arrested, lodged in cells until sober and released for a later court date.

Feb. 14 - RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 1 in the RM of Wallace-Woodworth, and observed a vehicle speeding at 162km/h. After stopping the vehicle, the driver, a 19-year-old man from Saskatchewan was issued a $731 ticket for speeding.

Feb. 14 - RCMP were dispatched to a residence in Virden for a report of a female wanting to harm herself. Upon attendance, an arrest was made under the Mental Health Act and the female was transported to the hospital for assessment to ensure her safety.

Feb. 15 - RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement in Sioux Valley. During this time, a vehicle was pulled over, and a passenger was observed breaching his court imposed release conditions. He was arrested and held in custody.

Feb. 15 - RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement in Sioux Valley and pulled a vehicle over for speeding. The driver was suspected of having consumed alcohol, and he provided a roadside breath sample. The result warranted an Immediate Roadside Prohibition of his licence.

Feb. 16 - RCMP were called to Lenore for a report of erratic driving at the baseball diamonds. Police attended and made patrols, and while property damage was observed throughout town, the vehicle was not located.

17 traffic enforcement actions were taken by police during this reporting period.

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