Yorkton RCMP
37 3rd Avenue North S3N 1C1 Yorkton, SK, Canada

Good morning Yorkton! Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week. From the early morning of Monday, January 25th, 2021 into the evening of Sunday, January 31st, 2021, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 157 calls for service. Some of these included: ... - 10 Traffic Accidents - 31 Provincial Traffic Offences - 2 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 26 Provincial Statutes (note: these include charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Family Relations Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 8 Mental Health Calls - 1 Disturbing The Peace Call - 3 Drug-Related Calls - 5 Harassment/Threats Calls - 3 Assaults - 7 Thefts - 9 Mischiefs - 1 Fraud - 1 Break and Enter - 5 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 10 General Assistances Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl

Yorkton RCMP Officers continue to investigate structure fire 2021-01-25 11:20 a.m.... At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, the Yorkton RCMP responded to a structure fire at an apartment block on Bradbrooke Drive. RCMP officers and members of the Yorkton Fire Protective Services learned that the fire was coming from an apartment on the main floor. Firefighters had to forcibly gain entry into the apartment. The fire was contained to the suite of origin. The building was evacuated for safety reasons and occupants were allowed to return on Sunday afternoon. At this time, the fire is being treated as suspicious and the investigation is ongoing. ^rl

2021-01-18 2:55 p.m. On Friday, January 15th, 2021, members of the Yorkton RCMP Municipal General Investigative Section (GIS) and Yorkton RCMP Detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at an apartment on Bradbrooke Drive in Yorkton, SK.... As a result of the search, police located 51.8 grams of cocaine and $1,475 in Canadian currency. Evidence found during the search resulted in a second CDSA search warrant being executed at another residence on Second Avenue South in Yorkton, SK, where 296.1 grams of cocaine was seized. Between the two searches, a total of 498 individual bags of cocaine were seized, with a total weight of 347.9 grams. This is equivalent to more than 7,000 individual doses of cocaine. Two individuals have been charged in relation to this investigation: 34-year-old Latoya Pauchay of Yorkton, SK, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the CDSA. She is scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on February 8th, 2021. A 17-year-old youth of Edmonton, AB, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the CDSA, and Trafficking Cocaine, contrary to section 5(1) of the CDSA. He is scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on January 18th, 2021. Please find attached, a photo of the items seized. ^rl

Yorkton RCMP Motor vehicle collision involving school bus 2020-12-17 6:14 p.m.... At approximately 4:00 p.m. on December 17th, 2020, Yorkton RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus. Fire and paramedics also attended the scene, and no injuries were reported by any parties involved. All passengers of the school bus were transported safely by way of a second school bus. Roadways have since been cleared. The investigation is ongoing. ^rl

Good morning Yorkton! Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week. From the early morning of Monday, December 7th, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, December 13th, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 216 calls for service. Some of these included: ... - 7 Traffic Accidents - 68 Provincial Traffic Offences - 4 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 2 Operation of a Vehicle While Prohibited Calls - 3 Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle Calls - 26 Provincial Statutes (note: these inlcude charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Family Relations Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 5 Mental Health Calls - 3 Disturbing The Peace Calls - 4 Drug-Related Calls - 2 Assaults - 5 Thefts - 3 Possession of Stolen Goods Calls - 11 Mischiefs - 1 Fraud - 4 Break and Enters - 5 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 8 General Assistances Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl

Yorkton RCMP - Theft of Vehicle 2020-12-15 3:40 p.m.... On the morning of December 14, 2020, the Yorkton RCMP received a complaint of a vehicle theft from a vehicle dealership within Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The vehicle was recovered near a Yorkton school which resulted in a hold and secure of the facility while the investigation unfolded. Yorkton RCMP Detachment members, Yorkton Traffic Services, Yorkton Police Dog Services and the Yorkton Forensic Identification Unit worked together to identify, locate and arrest a 20 year old male from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The male was held for attendance in Yorkton Provincial Court on December 15, 2020 to speak to charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, and two counts of Fail to Comply with a Probation Order under Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code. He subsequently plead out to his charges and was sentenced to 120 days in custody. There will be no further updates at this time. ^rl

Hello Yorkton! The Yorkton RCMP will be participating in Operation Overdrive by running check stops at various locations around Yorkton over the weekend. We would like to remind everyone that drinking alcohol or doing drugs and then driving are both forms of impaired driving. We also respectfully ask that you refrain from driving while impaired, and plan ahead by ensuring that you have a designated driver. Here are some photos of our members keeping impaired drivers off the r...oad! Stay safe everyone! #DriveSober ^rl

Yorkton RCMP have received numerous complaints relating to various frauds within their jurisdiction. In a vast number of these complaints the issue is an attem...pt to solicit and receive funds, and in most cases, fraudsters use alternative payment methods such as gift cards. Gift cards are a preferred method of victimization as they are virtually untraceable, universal across multiple jurisdictions and countries, and have a resale value on the black market. As a result, the Yorkton RCMP, in collaboration with the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, the Yorkton Business Improvement District, and a number of Yorkton businesses, have created a local fraud prevention initiative. Mayor Mitch Hippsley and members of the local business community attended the announcement today. Some of the measures agreed upon to combat this problem include: All local retailers will restrict the sale of high risk gift cards to a limit of $200 Any instances of purchases in excess of this amount will require a conversation with a manager to ensure the purpose of the gift card purchase Retailers will post signage at the point of display in addition to the cash registers, in attempt to notify customers of this new policy Retailers will also educate their staff on this policy, as well as the potential for fraud. For more information see the Yorkton RCMP Facebook page or contact the local detachment at 306-786-2400.

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Yorkton RCMP request to identify individual involved in break and enter 2020-11-09 2:23 p.m.... The Yorkton RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying one individual who is believed to be involved in a break & enter and theft of two trucks and a trailer from a York Road business on October 31st, 2020 at approximately 3:30 a.m. This individual is described as wearing a camouflage hooded jacket, camouflage pants, a camouflage face covering, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400, or 310-RCMP. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The investigation is ongoing. ^rl

Good morning Yorkton and happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend! Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week. From the early morning of Monday, November 2nd, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, November 8th, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 177 calls for service. Some of these included: ... - 5 Traffic Accidents - 37 Provincial Traffic Offences - 3 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 1 Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Call - 29 Provincial Statutes (note: these inlcude charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Family Relations Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 8 Mental Health Calls - 12 Disturbing The Peace Calls - 1 Drug-related Call - 3 Harassments/Threats Calls - 1 Assault - 6 Thefts - 11 Mischiefs - 5 Frauds - 3 Break and Enters - 6 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 17 General Assistances Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl

Freezing rain and black ice are creating dangerous road conditions Freezing rain falling on Yorkton, SK, since the middle of the night is accumulating on the roads. The roads are now covered with black ice. This phenomenon makes the roads appear normal but the roads are in fact extremely slippery. Black ice is being reported as affecting the entire city and surrounding areas. Yorkton RCMP is asking residents to exercise extreme caution. Do not travel unless you need to. If... you have to travel, be cautious and drive especially slowly. Dangerous road conditions could delay police response and emergency services. *** Pluie verglaçante et glace noire créent des conditions routières dangereuses La pluie verglaçante qui tombe sur Yorkton, SK, depuis le milieu de la nuit s'accumule sur les routes. Les routes sont maintenant recouvertes de glace noire. Ce phénomène fait paraître les routes normales mais elles sont en fait extrêmement glissantes. On rapporte que la glace noire affecte toute la ville et ses environs. La GRC de Yorkton demande aux habitants de faire preuve d'une extrême prudence. Ne voyagez pas à moins que vous n'en ayez absolument besoin. Si vous devez vous déplacer, soyez prudent et conduisez particulièrement lentement. Les conditions routières dangereuses pourraient retarder l'intervention des policiers et des services d'urgence.

Hello Yorkton and happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend and a safe Halloween! Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week. From the early morning of Monday, October 26th, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, November 1st, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 163 calls for service. Some of these included: ... - 8 Traffic Accidents - 38 Provincial Traffic Offences - 1 Operation While Prohibited Call - 2 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 15 Provincial Statutes (note: these inlcude charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Family Relations Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 3 Mental Health Calls - 8 Disturbing The Peace Calls - 3 Drug-related Calls - 3 Harassments/Threats Calls - 3 Assaults - 5 Thefts - 1 Possession of Stolen Goods Call - 15 Mischiefs - 1 Fraud - 5 Break and Enters - 8 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 12 General Assistances Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl

Good afternoon Yorkton! We hope you had a wonderful weekend! Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week. From the early morning of Monday, September 14th, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, September 20th, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 227 calls for service. Some of these included: - 7 Traffic Accidents ... - 57 Provincial Traffic Offences - 7 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 19 Provincial Statutes (note: these inlcude charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Family Relations Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 8 Mental Health Calls - 1 Drug-related call - 8 Disturbing the Peace Calls - 8 Harassments/Threats Calls - 18 Assaults - 4 Thefts - 10 Mischiefs - 2 Frauds - 2 Break and Enter - 8 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 12 General Assistances Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl

On September 15th, 2020, members of the #YorktonRCMP were invited to attend the City of Yorkton Service Awards. We would like to congratulate all award recipients on their achievements, and acknowledge their efforts and dedication to the city! We appreciate you and wish you continued success!... ^rl

Yorkton RCMP: Search warrant results in three individuals charged with possession and trafficking of fentanyl 2020-09-16 2:46 p.m.... On September 13th, 2020, the Yorkton RCMP Detachment, alongside the Yorkton RCMP Municipal General Investigative Section and the Yorkton RCMP Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) on a residence within Yorkton, SK. Multiple persons were arrested, and a significant quantity of fentanyl was located and seized. A 42-year-old woman from Yorkton, SK has been charged with Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(2) of the CDSA, as well as Trafficking Fentanyl, contrary to Section 5(1) of the CDSA. She has been remanded into custody to speak to the charges within Yorkton Provincial Court on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020. An 18-year-old woman from Yorkton, SK has been charged with Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(2) of the CDSA, as well as Trafficking Fentanyl, contrary to Section 5(1) of the CDSA. She has been remanded into custody to speak to the charges within Yorkton Provincial Court on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020. A 52-year-old man from Yorkton, SK has been charged with Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(2) of the CDSA, as well as Trafficking Fentanyl, contrary to Section 5(1) of the CDSA. He has been remanded into custody to speak to the charges within Yorkton Provincial Court on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020. There will be no further updates at this time. ^rl

Good morning Yorkton and happy Monday! Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week. From the early morning of Monday, September 7th, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, September 13th, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 273 calls for service. Some of these included: - 4 Traffic Accidents ... - 102 Provincial Traffic Offences - 1 Operation While Prohibited Call - 13 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 1 Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Call - 29 Provincial Statutes (note: these inlcude charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Family Relations Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 6 Mental Health Calls - 5 Disturbing the Peace Calls - 2 Harassments/Threats Calls - 5 Assaults - 5 Thefts - 15 Mischiefs - 4 Frauds - 2 Break and Enters - 13 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 17 General Assistances Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl

Good afternoon Yorkton! We hope you had a wonderful long weekend! Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week. From the early morning of Monday, August 31th, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, September 6th, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 206 calls for service. Some of these included: - 8 Traffic Accidents ... - 66 Provincial Traffic Offences - 4 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 19 Provincial Statutes (note: these inlcude charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Family Relations Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 5 Mental Health Calls - 2 Firearms-related Calls - 3 Disturbing the Peace Calls - 10 Harassments/Threats Calls - 2 Assaults - 9 Thefts - 16 Mischiefs - 2 Frauds - 3 Break and Enter - 5 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls -11 General Assistances Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl

Yorkton RCMP: Four individuals are in custody in relation to armed robbery investigations 2020-09-08 12:04 p.m.... UPDATE: Yorkton RCMP can confirm that the four individuals charged in relation to multiple armed robbery investigations in Theodore and Saltcoats, SK have been located and placed into police custody. The suspect vehicle has also been located and seized. 28-year-old Kelsey Bloomfield of Prince Albert, SK, 34-year-old Garret Hansen of Prince Albert, SK, 19-year-old Tanner Seafoot of Yorkton, SK, and 22-year-old Braiden Hotomani of Regina, SK are facing numerous charges relating to weapons possession, robbery, and assault causing bodily harm. Bloomfield and Hansen are scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on September 8th, 2020. Seafoot has been remanded into custody until his court appearance on September 10th, 2020, and Hotomani has been remanded into custody until his court appearance on September 21st, 2020. Yorkton RCMP would like to take this time to thank the public and community partners for their assistance in locating these individuals. Your cooperation throughout this investigation is greatly appreciated. There will be no further updates at this time. ^rl

Yorkton RCMP: Cyclist Safety Good morning Yorkton! We hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather! The Yorkton RCMP have received numerous complaints from the public pertaining to road safety concerns for cyclists. We wanted to take this time to talk about some ways that drivers can improve cyclist safety. ... Here are some tips for drivers about how to coexist with cyclists: 1. Appreciate cyclist vulnerability (bicycles are a much smaller vehicle than a car) 2. Give cyclists at least three feet of clearance 3. Know the rights of cyclists (bicycles are considered by law a vehicle, therefore cyclists have all the same rights and responsibilities as a driver of a motor vehicle) 4. As a driver, consider the benefits of cyclists (one cyclist on the road is one less car, which can lessen traffic congestion) 5. Be aware of your environment (scan for other vehicles on the road) 6. Look before you exit your car (check your mirrors before you open your door) 7. Accept that cyclists are here to stay (as a great form of exercise and a way to reduce commuting costs, cycling is on the rise) Thank you Yorkton for your continued commitment towards keeping all members of our community safe! ^rl

Yorkton RCMP: Train collision with pedestrian 2020-08-19 7:38 a.m.... On August 17th, 2020 at approximately 8:12 p.m., the Yorkton RCMP responded to a report of an adult male pedestrian who had been struck by a train near Betts Avenue in the city of Yorkton. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended the scene and transported a 72-year-old male to hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. On August 18th, 2020, the Yorkton RCMP were informed that the male had passed away. Yorkton RCMP have concluded their investigation, however the Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service continues their investigation. The Yorkton RCMP would like to thank all community partners for their assistance in this investigation, including Yorkton Fire, Yorkton EMS, STARS Air Ambulance, and the Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service. No further updates will be provided at this time. ^rl

Hey Yorkton! Happy Monday! Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week! From the early morning of Monday, August 10th, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, August 16th, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 196 calls for service. Some of these included: - 4 Traffic Accidents ... - 35 Provincial Traffic Offences - 2 Operation While Prohibited Calls - 9 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 23 Provincial Statutes (note: these inlcude charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Family Relations Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 9 Mental Health Calls - 14 Disturbing the Peace Calls - 2 Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose Calls - 4 Crimes Against the Person Calls(Harassments/Threats/Robberies) - 7 Assaults - 7 Thefts - 10 Mischiefs - 8 Frauds - 1 Break and Enter - 13 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 8 General Assistances Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp.Have a safe and wonderful week everyone, and enjoy the warm weather! ^rl

Yorkton RCMP Aggravated Assault 2020-08-12 11:48 a.m. ... On August 11th, 2020 at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Yorkton RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive male who had been stabbed at a Yorkton residence in the 100 block of Franklin Avenue. Upon arriving on scene, officers followed a blood trail to another residence a short distance away. The victim was transported to hospital with multiple stab wounds, and all persons within the second residence were interviewed. The scene continues to be processed by police, however no responsible party has been identified at this time. The victim continues to receive medical attention and is expected to make a full recovery. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this occurrence is asked to contact their nearest police service, or the Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. ^rl

Yorkton RCMP Fraud Alert! 2020-08-11 1:14 p.m. ... The Yorkton RCMP have received numerous complaints from callers reporting fraud. A number of people have reported receiving an automated call saying that there is a warrant for their arrest. The caller requested their name, address, bank account information, and SIN number. Some of the numbers calling may appear to be Yorkton phone numbers. If you receive a phone call like this (for example: from callers claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency, or Border Services), please do not give out any of your personal information over the phone. Please report all fraudulent phone calls to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501. Have a wonderful day and stay safe! ^rl

Good morning Yorkton and happy Monday! We hope you had a great weekend! Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week! From the early morning of Monday, August 3rd, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, August 9th, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 258 calls for service. Some of these included: - 10 Traffic Accidents ... - 103 Provincial Traffic Offences - 7 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 30 Provincial Statutes (note: these inlcude charges and complaints that fall under a Provincial Statute; such as the Traffic Safety Act, the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, etc.) - 6 Mental Health Call - 4 Disturbing the Peace Calls - 3 Drug-Related Calls - 6 Harassment/Uttering Threats Calls - 10 Assaults - 10 Thefts - 13 Mischiefs - 3 Frauds - 1 Break and Enter - 9 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 11 General Assistances Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl

Good afternoon Yorkton! We hope you had a wonderful long weekend! Thank you for your continued interest in our #WeeklyWrapUp. Here are some of the calls that we attended this past week! From the early morning of Monday, July 27th, 2020 into the evening of Sunday, August 2nd, 2020, the #YorktonRCMP responded to 251 calls for service. Some of these included: - 5 Traffic Accidents ... - 74 Provincial Traffic Offences - 1 Operation While Prohibited Call - 3 Operation While Impaired Calls (Drugs/Alcohol) - 33 Provincial Statutes - 1 Mental Health Call - 6 Disturbing the Peace Calls - 2 Drug-Related Calls - 8 Harassment/Uttering Threats Calls - 13 Assaults - 10 Thefts - 19 Mischiefs - 5 Frauds - 2 Break and Enters - 20 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Calls - 12 General Assistances Have a safe and wonderful week everyone! ^rl