Rosetown man gets probation for harassing RCMP with abusive calls

By Ian MacKay

A Dinsmore man who left a series of abusive voicemail messages for RCMP has been given a suspended sentence with 12 months’ probation.

Lytton J. Wensley, 37, was found guilty during a provincial court session in Rosetown on March 26 after leaving 10 messages on the local detachment’s answering machine between Oct. 28 and Nov. 1, 2025.

The messages, played during the trial at the Elks Hall, contained vulgar language and included a suggestion that a constable kill himself, according to police testimony.

A police witness said Wensley had picked up a summons from an officer who was unaware of the charge. Another officer later tried to explain the matter and had some communication with Wensley before the calls began. Officers were also dealing with other demands at the time, including a fire in Tessier.

Judge Miguel Martinez noted that four of the calls were made on Halloween night, calling it “not a legitimate time for someone to call you back.”

Wensley testified that he became frustrated after not receiving a promised return call from police and believed the situation could have been avoided with quicker communication. He said he felt police were not doing their jobs.

Under cross-examination by Crown prosecutor Tom O’Hara, Wensley admitted making the calls and acknowledged he had assumed police had discussed his charge with others.

O’Hara noted during submissions that two Saskatoon police officers had died by suicide in recent years.

“I agree my actions were regrettable but I don’t agree that my actions were criminal,” Wensley said in court.

“It amounts to criminal harassment if your intent is to harass someone with repeated communications,” Martinez said, adding that it was more likely someone else had shared information about the charge.

As part of his sentence, Wensley must complete any counselling or anger management programs required by his probation officer. He is also prohibited from contacting the Rosetown RCMP during his probation except in an emergency and must pay a $100 victim surcharge.

In other provincial court matters:

• Garett S.R. Halkett, 34, of Saskatoon was fined $831 after pleading guilty to driving at least 35 km/h over the speed limit and operating a vehicle without a valid licence. Police clocked the vehicle at 144 km/h near Fiske on Jan. 26. A charge of driving an unregistered vehicle was withdrawn.

• Stephen Woolstencroft, 47, of Wiseton was fined $500 after pleading guilty to failing to attend court on June 12. A charge of stealing a Ford Aerostar on June 13, 2024, was stayed.

• Gurleen Kaur, 24, of Saskatoon was fined $300 for speeding after reaching an agreement with the Crown. She had originally been charged with travelling at least 35 km/h over the limit after being stopped at 141 km/h near Rosetown on Aug. 12.

• Justin Podhorodeski, 46, of Warman was ordered to pay $194 after a default conviction for travelling 122 km/h near Tessier on Sept. 7 when he failed to appear for trial.

• Denean Whitefish, 36, of Prince Albert was fined $170 after pleading guilty to travelling 118 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. Police had initially stopped her for travelling 126 km/h near Tessier on Aug. 9.