Rosetown RCMP respond to traffic stops, fires, break-ins and mischief in early January
Rosetown RCMP dealt with a range of incidents in the first week of January, including traffic enforcement, fires, break-ins, and wellbeing checks.
On Jan. 1, police received a call about a suspicious vehicle in Rosetown at 1:53 a.m., but patrols were unable to locate it. Later that day, at 2:13 p.m., a traffic stop on Highway 4 near Rosetown led to the towing of a vehicle driven by a person with a suspended licence. Charges of driving while disqualified are now before the courts.
On Jan. 3, RCMP were called to the Kyle Community Sports Centre at 9:21 a.m. for a reported break and enter, with items stolen. The investigation is ongoing. That morning, police also assisted in Kyle with the retrieval of property from a residence. In Rosetown, a vehicle fire was reported at 4:35 p.m.; no injuries were reported.
Jan. 4 saw a complaint of a gas-and-dash from a local business at 4:10 p.m., and RCMP assisted with a wellbeing check at a residence in Rosetown at 6:03 p.m.
A fire at Rosetown School on Jan. 5 at 5:51 p.m. was determined to be electrical in nature, caused by a plant light, with no suspicious circumstances. Later that evening, a failure to comply with undertaking conditions was reported; the matter remains under investigation.
On Jan. 6, RCMP conducted a wellbeing check in Kyle at 8:09 a.m. and investigated a minor hit-and-run in Rosetown at 1:02 p.m., where the vehicle remained driveable. At 7 p.m., police responded to a complaint of mischief causing damage to a business in Rosetown; that investigation is ongoing. RCMP also conducted a wellbeing check in Kyle on Jan. 7 at 1:58 p.m.
Between Jan. 1 and Jan. 8, Rosetown RCMP issued 41 traffic-related charges and responded to two 911 misdials and two false alarm calls.
Police are asking anyone with information about these or any other crimes to contact the Rosetown RCMP at 306-882-5700, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.