Last week's RCMP report for the Unity area highlighted two calls that raised concerns among residents. One of which was a report of American's hunting in the area who may not have been following the proper COVID health regulations. 

Sgt. Grant Rusk stated that this matter is still under investigation but did confirm that American citizens are allowed to be in Canada if their travel is deemed essential. If that is the case, Sgt. Rusk stated that if those individuals who are in fact in Canada legally, decide to hunt while they are here, they are not breaking any laws. Sgt. Rusk said they are in the process of gathering more details to determine the nature of their visit and will proceed accordingly once all pertinent details are collected. 

Additionally, there were some concerns raised from residents in Macklin after the RCMP report cited a call for service because an individual was videotaping children playing at a park. Sgt. Rusk assures residents there is no cause for concern with this call. He stated it was a legitimate misunderstanding of cultural norms and the person was deeply sorry for causing any turmoil and the videos were deleted promptly. 

Looking at this past week, the calls for service for the Unity, Wilkie, and Macklin RCMP detachments are as follows:

In Unity:

Officers received a complaint of fraud, though there are no suspects at this time.

Officers were told of a complaint relating to the Mental Health Act, and while they patrolled the area, they were unable to locate the subject of the complaint.

Officers received a complaint of a theft of electricity, though there are no suspects at this time.

Police are also investigating a report of an individual uttering threats.

This week, Unity saw four false alarms, three traffic complaints, and one false 911 call.

 

In Wilkie:

Officers received a Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of the complaint was escorted to the home of a family friend who will be taking care of them.

Police received a second Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of this complaint was similarly taken to the home of a family member.

Officers are currently investigating a report of individuals damaging a vehicle.

Police are also investigating a report of a break in at the Wilkie Pentecostal Chapel.

Officers received a third complaint regarding the Mental Health Act, and discussed the situation with the subject of the complaint.

This week, Wilkie only received one false 911 call.

 

In Macklin:

Officers received a report of a combine fire in a rural area near Primate. Investigation showed that the fire was not suspicious in nature.

Police received a call to act as mediators during a family dispute.

Officers received a call regarding an individual uttering threats, but could not find sufficient evidence to continue the investigation.

Officers were called to assist Child and Family Services with an issue of child custody.

Police were called to investigate an abandoned vehicle in a rural area near Evesham. Officers were able to contact the registered owner of the vehicle, who was working for CP Rail.

Police received a report of a break and enter into a residence, but investigation found the report to be unfounded.

Finally, Macklin Officers attended a shop fire in the community. The fire was extinguished by the Macklin fire Department, and was determined to not be suspicious in nature.

 

If you have information on these or any other crimes, please contact your local RCMP Detachment, or you can reach out anonymously to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.