Category: Canadian Mounted Police

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Residents in Inuvik have expressed an increasing number of concerns about the operation of ATV’s in Inuvik. In response to these concerns, the Town of Inuvik and the Inuvik RCMP are partnering on a campaign to raise awareness, educate riders and enforce laws and bylaws relating to the operation of ATV’s.

Residents are reminded that legal operation of ATVs within town limits and on highways includes the rider having a valid driver’s licence, appropriate insurance and all riders and passengers wearing a helmet. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in fines or having your ATV impounded.

The safe use of roadways by all vehicles, including ATVs, is an important aspect of public safety and an important priority for the Town of Inuvik and the Inuvik RCMP. The RCMP will be out in the community to educate riders and enforce ATV regulations. The Inuvik RCMP are encouraging residents who witness unsafe ATV activity or ATV’s being operated by unlicensed minors, to call the police or the Town of Inuvik Municipal Enforcement Officers.

Anyone who needs to report activity related to unsafe ATV operation is asked to contact the Inuvik RCMP at 777-1111 or the Town of Inuvik Municipal Enforcement office at 867-777-8616. In the event of an emergency call, 911.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Northwest Territories RCMP have received concerns from the Government of the Northwest Territories in relation to the use of drones near firefighting operations. The use of drones in areas where firefighting is taking place or on flight paths of firefighting aircraft presents a serious risk to fire crews and prevents the aircraft from being able to assist in firefighting efforts. The low altitude that firefighting aircraft need to fly at means that collisions with illegally operated drones is more likely than under normal flying conditions. The use of drones in firefighting areas will be investigated by the RCMP and fines range from $1000 for failing to comply with licensing and operating regulations to $3000 for putting people or aircraft at risk.

The RCMP would like to remind the public that the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems or “drones,” is regulated by Transport Canada and under the Canadian Aviation Regulations. These regulations include that the drone must be operated:

• below 90 m above the ground
• at least 30 m away from vehicles, vessels, and the public (if your drone weighs more than 250 g up to 1 kg)
• at least 75 m away from vehicles, vessels, and the public (if your drone weighs more than 1 kg up to 35 kg)
• at least 5.5 km away from aerodromes (any airport, seaplane base, or areas where aircraft take-off and land)
• at least 1.8 km away from heliports or aerodromes used by helicopters only
• outside of controlled or restricted airspace
• at least 9 km away from a natural hazard or disaster area
• away from areas where operation could interfere with fire fighters, police or first responders
• during the day and not in clouds or smoke
• within your sight at all times
• within 500 m of yourself or closer
• must be clearly marked with your name, address and phone number

A complete set of rules, regulations and requirements can be found at https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/learn-rules-you-fly-your-drone/flying-your-drone-safely-legally#legal

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

As school starts in the City of Yellowknife, students will be heading back to the classroom tomorrow. This means roadways in the city will be busier with students walking and riding bikes. Drivers are being reminded to slow down and pay particular attention to these backpack clad pedestrians.

Officers from the RCMP and the City of Yellowknife’s Municipal Enforcement Division, will be patrolling school zones and along bus routes. Drivers are reminded to slow down in school zones and obey traffic controls on school buses. Driver’s traveling in both directions must stop when a school buses red lights are flashing as students boarding buses can come from both sides of the street.

This is also a good opportunity for parents to speak with kids about road safety. Pedestrians are encouraged to stay alert as they cross the street as vehicles can come from all directions, use crosswalks when possible and always obey walk lights. Staying “unplugged” by leaving phones and other handheld electronics in backpacks allows pedestrians to focus on the road, see, hear and respond safely.

We wish all students, teachers and support staff a fun, safe and successful school year.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Yellowknife RCMP responded to a number of impaired driving related incidents in the city of Yellowknife over the weekend.

On September 9^th, 2023, the Yellowknife RCMP were on patrol when a vehicle was noted to be driving erratically. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was asked to provide breath samples in a roadside screening device. The driver failed the test and was arrested for impaired driving and brought to the detachment where she failed to provide additional breath samples. The 34-year-old woman from Yellowknife was processed and released for a future court date as well as given a 24-hour suspension from driving.

Approximately three hours later in the early morning hours of September 10^th, 2023, officers saw encountered the same woman driving in downtown Yellowknife. The woman was stopped and arrested a second time for impaired driving. The woman was brought back to the Yellowknife Detachment and provided samples of her breath that indicated that her blood alcohol content was over two times the legal limit. The woman is facing charges of impaired driving for each incident as well as driving while subject to a 24-hour suspension.

On September 11th, 2023 at 4:25 a.m., the Yellowknife RMCP received a report of collision near the Niven Lake access. RCMP officers attended and located a truck that had overturned and was severely damaged after leaving the roadway and colliding with the rock face. Officers checked the interior of the vehicle and determined that a male was trapped inside the vehicle. The man was extracted from the vehicle and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This matter remains under investigation with the assistance of a traffic collision reconstructionist. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in this incident.

Officers also issued a roadside suspension to another driver that was found to be under the influence of alcohol and responded to several other reports of impaired drivers. Impaired driving continues to be a significant issue in the Northwest Territories and is a preventable cause of injuries and deaths. Anyone who suspects a driver is impaired is asked to call 911.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 18, 2023, at approximately 8:00 am, RCMP received several calls in relation to property crime in the Lockport, St. Andrews and West St. Paul areas. All reports were involving the same two suspects.

One report was of two suspects attempting to break into a business in Lockport. They were scared off by people in the area and fled.

A second report was of a damaged stolen truck that was located on River Road, in the RM of West St. Paul. The truck and a side by side had been stolen from a residence nearby, and the suspects had backed the truck through the garage door in order to gain entry to the garage. The side by side was not located.

A third report was a theft in the area. A male suspect driving a side by side, stopped at a property and began going through a vehicle. The homeowner confronted the suspect, and was injured when the suspect struck him with the quad while fleeing.

The 65-year-old male sustained minor injuries.

Officers located an abandoned side by side on Highway 9, and a report came in about two suspicious people nearby. This led officers to locate the female suspect and a stolen vehicle. She was arrested without incident. Officers contained the area and a call from the public about a suspicious male led officers to locate the male suspect who was riding a stolen bicycle. He was arrested without incident.

A 30-year-old female from RM of Macdonald is facing charges of:

Breaking and Entering x2
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2
Theft of Truck
Theft
Fail to Comply

Randall Schaffer 32, of Winnipeg has been charged with:

Breaking and Entering x2
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x3
Theft of Truck
Theft x2
Theft of Bicycle
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

“Thank you to all the people who called in and reported these two individuals,” said Inspector Sheldon Hollingworth, Detachment Commander of Selkirk and the Red River North RCMP. “The information we received from the public was crucial and led us to locate and arrest these suspects.”

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

What: For the first time ever, Depot will be hosting a Mountie Maker obstacle race this Saturday, September 23, 2023. What is the Mountie Maker? It is Depot’s first ever obstacle race that gives a sneak peek into the physical training of a Mountie! Adults and kids will be coming to take part and see what it takes to become a Mountie of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST

Where: RCMP Academy, Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan

If you are planning to attend, here are a few things you need to know before booking your spot:

• The RCMP Academy is an active training site and a secure facility. Access is controlled. Photography or filming will be permitted only in designated areas and when given permission to do so.
• We suggest that you bring minimal equipment as the media availability will be taking place outdoors at the Start/Finish line.
• To attend, contact Depot Division Media Relations by email to RSVP your attendance. All media attendance requests must be submitted by 12:00 PM on Friday, September 22, 2023.
• Escort details will be provided after attendance request has been received.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

An elderly berry picker was rescued by RCMP NL and Bonavista Bay Search and Rescue on September 18, 2023, after becoming lost in the woods west of Glovertown.

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. that day, Glovertown RCMP received a report that an elderly man had become lost while berry picking, was diabetic and had no provisions.

Police officers from the area responded and began searching. RCMP Police Dog Services and Bonavista Bay Search and Rescue were deployed. Through the use of a drone, the man, who needed medical care, was located by an officer with RCMP Traffic Services Central. The lost man advised then that he had become separated from a friend who was also berry picking. The man was safely transported out of the wooded area by Bonavista Bay Search and Rescue and brought to hospital for medical attention. The second berry picker, who was unaware of what had happened to his friend, was brought out of the woods by police.

RCMP NL thanks all who were involved in the search and rescue efforts.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

In partnership with NL Health Services, Mary’s Harbour RCMP marked Suicide Prevention Awareness Day on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Port Hope Simpson with a number of community activities suitable for all ages.

Opened to the residents of the Mary’s Harbour RCMP Detachment area, the day started with a guided hike to the summit of Blow Me Down Mountain. Following the hike, residents were invited to Bayside Academy for a lunchtime community BBQ with cake and refreshments. The RCMP sponsored the BBQ as part of RCMP150 Anniversary events. After lunch, youth participated in a bicycle rodeo with prizes, a community parade, face painting and rock painting. To end the day, residents were invited to participate in a basketball game at the school.

It was a day full of fun activities that were enjoyed by young and old alike, raising awareness of suicide prevention and community support.

Mary’s Harbour RCMP thanks the following sponsors for making this day such a success:

• Nunacor
• Nunatukavut
• NL Health Services
• H&F Designs
• Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Company
• Bayside Academy
• and the towns of Mary’s Harbour, St. Lewis, Charlottetown and Port Hope Simpson

Gratitude is also extended to the numerous volunteers who assisted with various tasks, including the Port Hope Simpson Junior Rangers.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The New Brunswick RCMP conducted traffic enforcement over the Labour Day weekend in Hampton and Sussex, N.B.

The operation was conducted from September 1 to September 4, 2023, by members of the Hampton and Sussex RCMP detachments. The operation focused on unsafe and distracted driving, as well as impaired driving.

During the operation, a total of eight violations were issued under the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, and police issued a total of ten written warnings. Three motorists were also charged with impaired driving over 80 mg, and a seven-day roadside licence suspension was issued. Additionally, four vehicles were towed at the owner’s expense, three of which were impounded for 30 days.

The public can assist in keeping impaired and dangerous drivers off the roads by reporting them to police. If you see a possible impaired driver or a dangerous driver, call 911 immediately with a description of the vehicle, license plate number, driver, and direction of travel if possible. Please help police make New Brunswick roads safer.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 33-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving by Bay St. George RCMP on September 18, 2023, following reports of a suspected impaired driver.

Shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Monday, police received multiple reports of a suspected impaired driver who was operating a vehicle through the town of Stephenville without a front tire.

The described vehicle was located by police in the parking lot of the Stephenville Mall and was missing a passenger side front tire. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested. At the detachment, he provided breath samples that were nearly four times the legal limit.

The man was later released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date to face charges of impaired driving. The vehicle was seized and impounded and the man was issued a suspension of his driver’s licence.

RCMP NL thanks the public for continuing to report suspected impaired drivers and continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.