BATTLEFORDS – Battlefords RCMP received more than 60 calls for service between 6 p.m. on July 29 and 6 a.m. on July 30.
“The Battlefords RCMP Detachment is one of the busiest in the province – and last night was one of the busiest nights so far this summer,” says S/Sgt. Bryce Pender from the Battlefords RCMP. “We wanted to share a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes on nights like this. From our dispatchers at the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Operational Communications Centre to our frontline officers to our specialized policing services, we are working together to keep the Battlefords area safe 24/7.”
The calls included the following serious assaults:
– At approximately 11 p.m. on July 29, Battlefords RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a residence on Sweetgrass First Nation. Two men were taken to the hospital with injuries described as serious in nature. Officers have been searching for the suspects, including with a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System. They ask anyone with information to call Battlefords RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
– At about 4 a.m. on July 30, Battlefords RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a park in North Battleford. A woman was taken to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature. Officers arrested a suspect at the scene. Charges have not yet been formally laid so police are unable to identify the individual arrested.
Aside from the serious assaults, officers responded to a range of incidents, including:
– four additional reports of assaults and assault with weapons;
– three reports of vehicle thefts;
– 17 reports of disturbing the peace and mischief; and
– one report of a missing person, who was located safe.
They also arrested two people wanted for warrants.
