BATTLEFORDS – Battlefords RCMP weekly crime report shows property crimes lead the list.
Battlefords RCMP responded to 518 calls for service between April 7 and April 13. This includes:
- 66 property crimes
- 20 crimes against a person
- Six reports of missing people, four of whom have been located
- 17 foot patrols were conducted
Of the 518 calls for service, 308 calls were in the City of North Battleford, and 210 calls were in the rural area, including the town of Battleford.
With warmer weather arriving, the Battlefords RCMP would like to remind all motorists that motorcycles are once again hitting the roads. Drivers are urged to stay alert, check blind spots carefully, and give motorcyclists plenty of space when passing. Motorcyclists should ensure their bikes are in safe working condition, wear protective gear, and ride responsibly.
“Let’s all work together to keep our roads safe this riding season,” said Cpl. Steve Bell, an officer with Battlefords RCMP, in the media release.
Battlefords Citizen on Patrol Program (COPP) members conducted 15 hours of patrol during this time-frame, covering 1,680 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.
- 24 downtown foot patrols
- 86 needles were picked up
- Community Safety Officers issued a 60-day licence suspension after a driver failed a roadside approved screening device test for alcohol.
- During two traffic stops, subjects were found to have warrants for their arrest and the RCMP was called to assist in executing the warrants
Please note: Police report that the Battlefords RCMP statistics provided are from the RCMP records management system and are accurate as of the day they were collected. Crime statistics are regularly updated due to changes in reporting procedures, changes in ongoing investigations, etc. As a result, the statistics may differ from previous or future published reports.
