CARLYLE - This week the Carlyle RCMP is losing a valuable member and great friend. Const. Alexa Dubeau is moving on in her career as she is transferring to the Saskatchewan Relief Unit for the next two years. In this unit she will be providing relief to detachments throughout the province that are short of members. Const. Dubeau arrived in Carlyle on Feb. 5, 2018, when she graduated the RCMP Depot.
She entrenched herself in the community as she volunteered and coached youth sports teams and always was the first person so participate in community events. Alexa, you will be missed.
Holmstrom’s Rant
Come on adults, let’s be better.
My rant this week goes hand in hand with my rants about seatbelts. Sorry but actually not sorry if this offends anyone, but when are people going to realize that kids’ car seats are there to keep the most important people in our lives safe. They rely on us adults to keep them safe as they don’t know how.
Why would you mount a cat seat wrong in a car, not secured in at all, use any car seat in the front of a car that has a passenger side airbag, use a forward-facing car seat for a baby who isn’t big enough, not use a car seat/booster at all for a child, let a child bounce around the vehicle totally unrestrained, or let your child sit on your lap as you drive?
Yes, we have seen all of these things in the past year here at the RCMP. I really hope none of these people get into an accident as each and every child would be seriously injured if not worse. Also, the excuse that you’re in town driving slow or only going a short distance is a terrible excuse. Just remember you cannot and do not have any control over other people or vehicles on the road. Please take care of your precious cargo.
Also, if you ever need help installing or have questions about child car seats, please stop in and let one of the RCMP child seat technicians help you. Please call and set up an appointment if you would like to explore this option.
It was a busy week in traffic enforcement this past week and both Carlyle RCMP and Traffic Services were busy enforcing traffic laws. Thirty-four tickets were handed out, including 12 warnings for speeding. The highest speeding fine of the week went to a male driving a Ford F350 who was clocked at 129 kilometres per hour in a 90 km/h speed zone. This carried a fine of $316. Three fines for using an electric hand-held device while driving were also given out, which carried fines of $580 each.
On May 20, the Carlyle RCMP responded to a break and enter on 11th Street at the White Bear First Nations. The door was pried open and several items were smashed, including a TV, mirror and lantern. A hammer was left at the residence after it was broken into. RCMP Forensic Identification Section attended and processed the scene to try and determine the culprit responsible. The Carlyle RCMP is requesting anyone with more information about this incident to contact the Carlyle RCMP by calling 306-453-6707. Information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
On May 21, the Carlyle RCMP received a report of a hit-and-run collision that took place on White Bear the previous day. The collision took place near house 83 on White Bear First Nations when a black 2014 Chevrolet Equinox was hit on the back-passenger door. Carlyle RCMP is requesting anyone with more information about this incident to contact the detachment or Crime Stoppers.
On May 22, Carlyle RCMP responded to a collision between a deer and a red Dodge truck. The deer was injured during the collision and the RCMP was forced to put the animal down. The Dodge truck was still drivable after the collision. No one was injured during the collision.
On May 22, Carlyle RCMP received a report of a missing three-year-old female from a residence in Carlyle. The three-year-old was located a very short time later inside the neighbour’s house, playing with some toys. The toddler was returned to her parents safe and sound.
On May 23, Carlyle RCMP responded to a vehicle being taken without the owner’s consent at White Bear. The RCMP located the vehicle parked at a residence. They also located the person who had taken the vehicle and notified that they did not have permission to take the vehicle. In this instance, the owner did not wish to pursue charges but the keys to the vehicle were returned.
On May 24, Carlyle RCMP responded to a disturbance at the Arcola Hospital. An intoxicated male was at the hospital and was being very belligerent with hospital staff and was refusing to leave. RCMP attended and arrested the male for being intoxicated in public. Luckily for the male, there was lots of vacancies at the RCMP Bed and Breakfast and the male received a free night’s stay.
On May 26, Carlyle RCMP responded to a disturbance at a hotel in Carlyle. It’s still unclear to RCMP what exactly took place beside the fact that an intoxicated male was yelling and causing problems by waking people up. When RCMP arrived, the intoxicated male was located in the hotel hallway in his underwear. The male was arrested and secured his one free-night stay.
On May 27, RCMP responded to a carbon monoxide alarm going off at a residence in Carlyle. SaskEnergy attended the residence and it was determined that the batteries needed replaced in the carbon monoxide detector. I’m only putting this in here to remind people to please check the batteries in both the fire and carbon monoxide detectors.
That same day, the RCMP received a report of a male setting fireworks off on Main Street in Carlyle. The RCMP made extensive patrols and although they were not able to locate the male responsible, the call did brighten up the officer’s night.
Also that day, the Carlyle RCMP responded to an intoxicated male in the parking lot of a hotel in Carlyle. The male was yelling and causing a disturbance. The male was arrested and lodged. Although we do get lots of repeat customers here at the RCMP Bed and Breakfast, this was not the same male who had spent the previous night.
On May 27, Carlyle RCMP received a call of four youths driving a silver SUV while intoxicated near White Bear. RCMP patrolled the area for the vehicle but were unable to locate it. Officers were later updated that the vehicle had ran out of gas but were not sure where that had taken place.
Finally on May 27, Carlyle RCMP responded to a break and enter on 15th Street in White Bear. The front door of the residence was broken, and alcohol and a Nintendo Wii were stolen. The RCMP Forensic Identification processed the scene and were able to determine several shoe impressions. The Carlyle RCMP is requesting anyone with more information about this incident to contact the detachment or Crime Stoppers.
Police joke:
How many cops does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Answer: None. It turns itself in.
