CUT KNIFE — Cut Knife RCMP received 50 calls for service between April 6 and April 12. These files include: assaults, breach of peace, break and enter, false alarms, fire prevention, failure to comply with orders, Mental Health Acts, mischiefs, impaired operation, theft over $5,000, trafficking drugs, information files, suspicious persons, resisting arrest, and assisting other agencies and the public.
Notable files include:
On April 6, RCMP were called to a residence by Little Pine Security regarding a possible assault. Upon arrival, the individuals were located, and the glass on a stove was smashed. All individuals involved did not wish to co-operate with the police to pursue charges.
On April 6, RCMP attended to the Country Roads in Cut Knife to assist EMS. While assisting, a large amount of drugs were located and seized. The individual eventually succumbed to their medical condition. Drugs and alcohol may have been a factor, RCMP said.
On April 7, Provincial Court was held in Cut Knife. Seven individuals failed to show for their court appearance and now have warrants for their arrest.
On April 9, Cut Knife RCMP were called to a residence on Little Pine First Nation to assist EMS with an individual who had reportedly had severe burns. On arrival, the individual was hiding in a closet with burns to their hands and also had warrants for arrest. While being escorted out of the residence to the ambulance, the individual attempted to flee from members by running into a thick bush. The individual was caught, checked by EMS and transported to the hospital for burns. They were also held in custody for court.
On April 9, Cut Knife RCMP attended to a complaint that an individual just turned 18 and was quite intoxicated, violently assaulting others in the residence and throwing glasses and smashing them. The individual was arrested and given a birthday gift of a blanket while they sobered up in cells.
On April 11, RCMP responded to a complaint of a robbery on Poundmaker Cree Nation. The victim was met by two individuals, and a verbal altercation ensued. The two individuals then assaulted the victim with sticks and a 2×4, then took the victim’s phone. The two individuals went to their residence. RCMP surrounded the residence and managed to take the two individuals into custody. Both were held for court.
RCMP were called to assist Cut Knife Fire who reported a truck on fire, threatening two oil tankers. Members attended, and the fire was put out by Cut Knife Fire. The owner was driving the vehicle and noticed it was overheating. They tried to make it home, but it caught fire and is deemed not suspicious in nature.
In addition to calls received, 41 traffic stops were made, resulting in tickets, warnings, and impaired driving charges. Members handled one Mental Health Act call.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Some RCMP members attended the Mystery Dinner in Cut Knife, a fundraiser for the Cut Knife Youth Collective. A shout out to the Youth Collective for a job very well done!
RED SERGE TIP
Fuel the Farm, not the thief! With gas prices climbing faster than a calf at weaning time, your fuel tanks are looking mighty attractive… not just to you, but to would-be thieves too. Keep your hard-earned fuel where it belongs.
Lock it up tight– Secure fuel tanks with proper locks and consider anti-siphoning devices. If it's easy to access, it's easy to steal.
Light it right– Motion lights can turn a sneaky midnight fuel grab into an unexpected spotlight performance.
Camera confidence– Even a basic camera system can make thieves think twice.
Keep track– Regularly check fuel levels.
Neighbourhood watch– Keep an eye out for unfamiliar vehicles or activity. Thieves don’t like being noticed. If someone’s “just passing through” at 2 a.m. with a jerry can, they’re probably not borrowing sugar. If you spot suspicious activity, report it to the local RCMP. Let’s keep our farms running and thieves walking.
Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity / Wilkie/ Macklin/ Cut Knife areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171; or the Cut Knife RCMP at 306-398-3500. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
