Cut Knife Report- July 7 – 13
The Cut Knife RCMP detachment responded to a total of 77 calls for service during the week of July 7 to 13. These calls spanned a wide range of incidents, reflecting the detachment’s ongoing commitment to community safety and public service. These files included well-being checks, reports of traffic offences, mischief, assault, breach of peace, failure to comply with orders, Mental Health Acts, suspicious person, theft, Liquor Act, assisting other agencies, uttering threats, 911 Act and trafficking.
Notable files include:
On July 8, the Cut Knife RCMP received a backline call reporting a 46-year-old woman as missing. As officers initiated an investigation into her whereabouts, the individual contacted the detachment directly to confirm she was safe.
On July 8, RCMP members executed a search warrant at a residence on Little Pine First Nation, following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking activity involving 46-year-old Steven Nighttraveller and Isaiah Pewapisconias. During the search, officers arrested three other individuals and seized a quantity of illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, cash, a rifle and ammunition. This file is still active in the court system. The RCMP remains committed to addressing drug-related crime and ensuring the safety of the community.
On July 9, RCMP members responded to a report of an assault involving a 58-year-old woman who was allegedly struck on the head by a 41-year-old individual in the town of Cut Knife. Following the initial investigation, a warrant was issued for Jocelyn Laroque’s arrest. The RCMP continues to investigate the incident and encourages anyone with information to come forward.
Four traffic stops were made, resulting in a speeding ticket, a warning, a traffic collision and impaired charges. RCMP continue to prioritize road safety and remind drivers to obey posted speed limits, avoid impaired driving and remain alert behind the wheel. Members responded to four alarm calls, all of which were investigated. No immediate threats were identified.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Cut Knife members attended Treaty Days in Little Pine First Nation.
Cut Knife members attended the Little Pine Pow Wow throughout the weekend and joined in on the Grand entries.
Unity Report –July 8 – 14
RCMP received a complaint of assault. This matter is still under investigation.
Members acted as mediators in a dispute between two adults.
A 31-year-old male from Macklin was charged with misuse of a credit card and possession of property obtained by crime after members received a complaint of theft.
Police received a complaint of fraud. This matter is still under investigation.
Members issued a 60-day roadside suspension after a single-vehicle collision. There were no injuries.
RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.
Members spoke to an individual regarding a property complaint.
Police received a complaint of fraud, but it was unfounded.
CN Police reported a grass fire by the railway tracks near Senlac. The fire was extinguished by Marsden Fire Department and was not suspicious in nature.
RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle, but it was unfounded.
Members received a complaint of harassing communications, but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
There were also three traffic complaints and one false 911 call.
Wilkie Report
RCMP assisted an individual after their vehicle broke down on the highway.
Police received a complaint of garbage left in a public area. Members spoke to the subject of complaint and made a referral to the Bylaw Officer.
Members received a complaint of theft, but it was unfounded.
RCMP received a complaint of breach of peace. Members transported the subject of complaint to cells to be lodged until sober.
Police received a complaint of criminal harassment, but it was unfounded.
Members received a complaint of an individual not complying with an undertaking condition, but it was unfounded.
RCMP received a report of an individual finding a dog. Members made a referral to Animal Protective Services.
Members conducted a well-being check at the request of a concerned citizen.
CP Police reported horses near the railway tracks near Reford. The animals were moved from the area by the owner. Members did not attend.
A 61-year-old Wilkie male was charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer after members received a complaint of disturbing the peace.
Members spoke to an individual regarding an intoxicated individual at a residence.
RCMP received a complaint of uttering threats, but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
There was also one traffic complaint.
Macklin Report
RCMP received a complaint of assault. This matter is still under investigation.
Members received a request to keep the peace while an individual attended a residence to retrieve personal property.
Police received a complaint of identity theft. This matter is still under investigation.
Members spoke to an individual regarding a child custody dispute.
RCMP assisted an individual in retrieving an identification document from another individual.
Police are investigating a complaint of fraud.
Members are investigating a complaint of criminal harassment.
There were also three false alarms and one false 911 call.
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
