Property crimes, crimes against persons lead list in RCMP report

BATTLEFORDS – Battlefords RCMP continued to see a high number of property crimes in their latest weekly report. 

Battlefords RCMP responded to 544 calls for service between June 23 and June 29. This includes:

• 73 property crimes
• 15 crimes against a person
• Two reports of stolen vehicles, neither of which have been recovered
• Four reports of missing people, all of whom have been located
• Eight foot patrols were conducted  

Of the 544 calls for service, 378 calls were in the City of North Battleford, and 166 calls were in the rural area, including the town of Battleford.

Investigators ask anyone with information about these incidents, or any other crime, to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or 911 in the case of an emergency. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

With school being out and excited kids on the roadways, Battlefords RCMP are reminding drivers to keep their eyes on the road and hands off their phones. Distracted driving remains a leading contributing factor in collisions and one of the top contributing factors in traffic-related fatalities in the province. Using, viewing, or holding a cellphone while driving—even when stopped at a red light—is illegal and dangerous.

The penalties are steep: a first offence carries a $580 fine and four demerit points. A second offence within a year jumps to $1,400 and includes a seven-day vehicle impoundment. A third offence increases the fine to $2,100. Officers across Saskatchewan will continue to enforce distracted driving laws through targeted traffic enforcement and public education.

"Remember—no text or call is worth a life," police said in the news release.

Community Partners:

Battlefords Citizen on Patrol Program (COPP) members conducted 10.5 hours of patrol during this timeframe, covering 1,166 blocks during their patrols.

If you are interested in becoming a COPP member, visit the City of North Battleford website or the Town of Battleford website.