Property crime leads list of RCMP calls for service

BATTLEFORDS – It was a busy past week for RCMP responding to calls in the Battlefords area.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 481 calls for service between June 9 and June 15. This includes:

• 97 property crimes
• 26 crimes against a person
• Six reports of stolen vehicles, two of which have been recovered
• Eight reports of missing people, all of which have been located
• 36 foot patrols were conducted

Of the 481 calls for service, 331 calls were in the city of North Battleford, and 150 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.

Traffic Safety Reminder for North Battleford:

As summer brings more pedestrians out and about, the Battlefords RCMP reminds all drivers to slow down and stay alert at crosswalks. Whether near schools, parks, or busy intersections, it’s the law to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

"Let’s work together to keep our streets safe — watch for flashing lights, obey speed limits, and never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. Your attention behind the wheel can save lives," police said in the news release.

Community Partners:

Battlefords Citizen on Patrol Program (COPP) members conducted 18 hours of patrol during this timeframe, covering 1,954 blocks during their patrols.

Of note, two COPP members where on patrol on June 13 and noted a suspicious vehicle. They called it into the RCMP. When RCMP arrived they located two individuals in the vehicle with warrants for their arrest. 

Cpl. Steve Bell of the Battlefords RCMP said this about the incident: “The Battlefords RCMP appreciate the partnership of the Battlefords COPP and this just highlights one of the many instances of their group helping the RCMP to keep our communities safe."  

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

The City of North Battleford Community Safety Officers reported 57 calls for service. They had one call from the RCMP to assist them. They had one driver fail a roadside screening device for alcohol and as a result received a 60-day licence suspension, as they were a novice driver. Their vehicle was also impounded for 3 days. Police are passing this information along on behalf of the City of North Battleford Community Safety Officers.