LMT July 30 2018 DIGITAL ONLY

Break-in in Nokomis
RCMP REPORT
Between 4:00 pm on July 26th, 2018,
and July 27th, 2018, at 1:30 pm, someone
broke a shed at Hendry’s Western Service
in Nokomis and stole 2 All Season Motomaster
P185/65R14 used tires.
If you have information about this or
any other crimes, please call the Watrous
RCMP at 946-3316 or Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through Sask-Tel
Mobility at *8477, text TIP206 plus your
message to CRIMES (274637) or submit
a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.
com
Two vehicle collision at Highway 12
and Highway 305
At approximately 12:35 p.m. on July
23, Martensville RCMP and Martensville
Fire responded to a report of a two
vehicle collision at the intersection of
Highways #12 and #305 where a camper
unit had clipped the rear trailer of a
dual-trailer semi.
As a result of the collision, the camper
unit ended up on its side and on fire. A
local passerby helped the driver and lone
occupant of the camper unit to safety.
Minor injuries were sustained and occupants
were transported to hospital for
observation.
The intersection was closed briefly
while the fire was extinguished, but has
since reopened. The investigation into
this collision remains ongoing.
Gravelbourg RCMP: Missing person
On July 23, 2018, RCMP arrested
a second individual in relation to the
disappearance of Claude Landry. 42
year-old David Earl Prentice of Lafleche,
SK, has been charged with: indignity to
a body, Sec. 182(b), Criminal Code. On
July 24th, Investigators from the RCMP
major Crimes Unit South located a body
southwest of the town of Gravelbourg in a
open area. The body was that of an adult
male and the remains were transported
to Regina for a Forensic Autopsy on July
25. The body is now confirmed to be 48
year old Claude Landry. Mr Landry’s
family was notified of the discovery.
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit south
with assistance from the RCMP Forensic
identification section will be searching
the dump for the city of Moose Jaw for
more evidence in regards to the alleged
murder of Claude Landry. There were
also charges laid against 41 year old
Shauna Prentice of LaFleche. Prentice
was charged with Public Mischief for
providing a false sworn statement to
investigators under section 104(1)(b) of
the Criminal Code of Canada. She has
not been charged in relation to the death
of Claude Landry.
Ness Creek Festival enforcement
activities
Between the dates of July 19th and July
22nd Big River Detachment conducted
traffic enforcement on the highways and
rural roads in the Big River Detachment
area. This enforcement was conducted
to help ensure safe roadways during the
Ness Creek Music Festival. Vehicle traffic
is significantly higher during this event.
The results of the traffic enforcement
are as follows:
• Over 500 vehicle checks were conducted.
• 4 people charged for driving while
suspended;
• 3 people charged for driving without
licence or an improper licence;
• 5 people charged for driving an unregistered
motor vehicle;
• 2 people charged for passing another
vehicle when unsafe;
• 3 people charged for failing to wear a
seatbelt;
• 1 person charged for having a child
not in a proper restraint (child seat);
• 1 person charged for disobeying a
stop sign;
• 11 people charged for exceeding the
speed limit;
• 2 people charged for passing an
Emergency Vehicle at a Speed Greater
the 60km/h;
• 1 person charged for flight from a
police officer;
• 3 people charged for vehicle equipment
violations;
• 13 people were given written warnings
for traffic safety violations;
• 10 people were charged for having
open alcohol in a motor vehicle;
• 2 people had their drivers licence
suspended for 72 hours due to alcohol
consumption.
Sgt. Marcus Paddock, the Detachment
Commander for Big River RCMP said,
“Safe roadways and traffic enforcement is
a priority for our detachment and we are
happy to report no serious incidents on
the roads during Ness Creek Festival.”
Respond to reports of firearm at
Melfort Fair
On Friday, July 20, at approximately
7:50 p.m., Melfort RCMP responded to a
report of a male at the Melfort Fair with
what appeared to be a firearm. An altercation
took place between the male and
three females. No shots or injuries have
been reported. Three persons of interest
were identified and arrested on scene
without incident. One firearm was seized.
A fourth person of interest has yet to be
located; however, there is not believed to
be a risk to public safety.
Members remained on scene and
continued to have a presence at the fair
throughout the weekend. The investigation
continues. Further investigation
revealed that the item seized was an imitation
firearm. A 15 year-old male from
the Tisdale area has been charged with
the following in relation to this incident:
• Use a Firearm in the Commission
of an Offence, Sec. 85(1)(a) Criminal
Code (CC)
• Careless Use of a Firearm, Sec. 86(1)
CC
• Point a Firearm, Sec. 87 CC
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous
Purpose, Sec. 88 CC
• Carry Concealed Weapon, Sec. 90 CC
• Resist Arrest, Sec. 129(a) CC
• Assault with a Weapon, Sec. 267(a)
CC
• Possession of a Firearm while Prohibited,
Sec. 117.01(1) CC
• 2 counts, Breach of Probation, Sec.
137 CC
The accused cannot be identified in accordance
with the Youth Criminal Justice
Act. He remains in custody and appeared
Last Mountain Times • Monday, July 30, 2018 • lmtimes.ca
in Melfort Provincial Court on July 24,
2018.
Southey RCMP: Theft from business
involving firearm
On July 20, 2018, at approximately
11:15 p.m., Southey RCMP responded to
a complaint of a theft from a business in
Cupar, SK, involving a firearm. An adult
female had entered the business, requested
a bottle of alcohol, took it and exited
the business without paying. She got into
a truck where the driver, an adult male,
was waiting. As they were leaving, an
employee of the business made attempts
to stop them. The female displayed a
firearm and pointed it in the direction
of the employee. The truck then left the
property. No injuries were reported.With
assistance from Punnichy RCMP, the two
persons of interest were identified and
arrested without incident at a residence
on the Gordon First Nation. As a result:
24 year-old Misty Dawn Cyr is charged
with:
• Theft under, Sec. 334 Criminal Code
(CC)
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous
purposes, Sec. 85(1)(c) CC
• Possession of a weapon for the purpose
of committing an offence, Sec.
88 CC
• Point firearm, Sec. 87 CC
• Assault with a weapon, Sec. 267(a) CC
• Uttering threats, Sec. 264.1(1) CC
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,
Sec. 249(1) CC
• Three counts, breach of probation,
Sec. 733.1(1) CC
• Resist arrest, Sec. 129(a) CC
• 72 year-old Melvin Joseph Longman
is charged with:
• Theft under, Sec. 334 Criminal Code
(CC)
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous
purposes, Sec. 85(1)(c) CC
• Possession of a weapon for the purpose
of committing an offence, Sec.
88 CC
• Point firearm, Sec. 87 CC
• Assault with a weapon, Sec. 267(a) CC
• Uttering threats, Sec. 264.1(1) CC
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,
Sec. 249(1) CC
Both have been remanded and will
appear in Regina Provincial Court.
Dangerous driver - multi agency
takedown
On Friday, July 20th at approximately
7:30 p.m., Saskatoon RCMP received
multiple calls about a dangerous erratic
driver on Highway 11 near the town of
Bladworth, SK. The vehicle was travelling
north towards Saskatoon at speeds of 140
to 170 kilometers per hour. The vehicle
was also passing on the right and entering
the ditch.
Saskatoon RCMP along with Saskatoon
Police Service and Corman Park
Police Service observed the vehicle near
Saskatoon and attempted to stop it. A
spike belt was used to disable the vehicle
near Circle Drive and Highway 11. A 24
year old man was taken into custody and
charged with dangerous operation of a
motor vehicle, impaired driving, refusal
to provide a breath test, resisting arrest
and assaulting a police officer.
Melville RCMP – Reported
Kidnapping
Melville RCMP, along with the Yorkton
Provincial General Investigation Section,
are releasing additional details and
further requesting the public’s assistance
with the investigation into a reported
kidnapping that occurred on July 12,
2018.
Police believe the suspect involved
in this incident was also involved in an
occurrence at a business on Broadway
Street in Yorkton at around 11:00 a.m. on
July 12. Security footage has determined
that the suspect was wearing black pants,
black shoes with white trim, and a black
“Oakley” shirt during this incident.
The suspect then proceeded to get a
ride to the Melville area immediately
following. Anyone who potentially saw an
individual matching the suspect description
in Yorkton around 11:00 a.m. are
asked to report it to Yorkton RCMP at
306-786-2400.
Police are also requesting anyone who
may have seen an individual exit a late-
90’s Infiniti G20 sedan, grey in colour,
near McTavish Street around 4th and 5th
Avenue in Regina around 3:15 p.m. to report
it immediately. This individual was
carrying a firearm wrapped in a green
blanket and wearing a black “Regina
Riot” hoodie.
The individual in question is described
as an Indigenous male, approximately 5’
10” tall with a slim build. He was wearing
black pants, a black “Regina Riot” hoodie
with “Defence” written in white on the
front. There are very few of these hoodies
in existence.
Kidnapping investigation/arrests
On July 24, 2018 the Regina Provincial
General Investigation Section (GIS) with
assistance from Brandon Police Service
arrested 4 suspects in Brandon, MB
without incident, in relation to a kidnapping
investigation that originated in
Swift Current, SK. At no time was there a
concern for public safety as this was not a
random incident.
The following all face charges of
Kidnapping under section 279 (1.1)(b)
of the Criminal Code and appeared in
court in Brandon yesterday. A Saskatchewan
court appearance is expected to be
scheduled soon.
Robert Mark BALLINGALL (1973-12-
21), Brandon, MB; Christopher Steven
DROVER (1971-05-29), Brandon MB;
David Denis JOSS (1967-12-17), Neepawa,
MB; Christopher Lee ROSKAM (1991-09-
01), Brandon, MB
This investigation remains ongoing
with assistance from Brandon Police Service
and Swift Current Municipal RCMP.
Member charged with impaired
driving
Shortly after midnight on July 22,
2018, Assiniboia RCMP responded to a
complaint of a disturbance at a campground
in Wood Mountain Provincial
Park. The adult male subject of the
complaint had subsequently left the park.
Further investigation led the member
to conduct a traffic stop which resulted
in charges being laid against an off-duty,
serving member of the Assiniboia
detachment. Sgt. Donald Duplissea is
charged with: Impaired Operation of a
Motor Vehicle – sec. 253 (1)(a) CC; Impaired
Operation over .08 – sec. 253 (1)
(b) CC
Sgt. Duplissea has 15 years of service
with the RCMP. His next court appearance
is scheduled for August 9th in
Assiniboia. Duplissea has been placed
on administrative duties at this time. An
RCMP Code of Conduct investigation has
been ordered.
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