The following is a summary of police activity in the Central Plains Area (Portage la Prairie, Treherne, Amaranth and the surrounding Rural Municipalities). The reporting dates are between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22, 2017. During this time period police responded to: 313 calls for service.

ARMED ROBBERY
Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at 7-11 convenience store on Saskatchewan Avenue E Jan. 22. Officers were given a description of the suspect and his last known direction of travel. With the assistance of the Police Dog Services (PDS) and active patrols of the area, officers took the suspect into custody without further incident. A 14 year old male youth was held in police custody pending an appearance before the court.

FIDDLE FIGHT
On Jan. 22 at 1:00 a.m. the Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a fight at the Cat and Fiddle Bar. Officers arrived and determined that at least two people, along with bar staff, had been involved in a scuffle that resulted in one person being assaulted with a weapon. The second person received non-life threatening, but serious injuries to his face. Arrested for assault with a weapon and failing to comply with court imposed conditions was Douglas Allan Bogue, 56, of Portage la Prairie. Arrested for assault causing bodily harm was 38-year-old Duane Patrick Roulette of Long Plain First Nation. Both were held in police custody and remanded to appear before the court at a later date.

BREAK AND ENTERS
On Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m. the Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a home on Willow Bay. At some point between midnight and the 8:30 AM, the back door to the home was forced open. A television and some clothing were reported stolen from the home. Investigators are asking that anyone with knowledge of this incident contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

The Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of an alarm at the Portage Laundromat on Saskatchewan Avenue on Jan. 19 at 2:30 a.m. Officers arrived on scene to find a suspect inside the building. A 35-year-old male from Portage la Prairie was arrested for breaking and entering, and was found attempting to steal a large quantity of cigarettes. The accused was later released from police custody on a Promise to Appear before the court at a later date.

SNOWMOBILE SNATCHED
On Jan. 20 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Portage la Prairie RCMP were notified of a stolen snowmobile being taken from the caller’s yard. The sled, a red 1999 Polaris Indy 500, was last seen on a trailer with Manitoba license plate L580T. The trailer was being towed by a pick-up truck which was also believed to have been stolen, but later recovered. Investigators would like to find the sled and trailer, and would appreciated any information the public might be able to provide. If you have knowledge of these incidents, please contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

TREHERNE THEFT
Treherne RCMP are asking for the assistance of the community in identifying suspects who stole six (6) propane tanks from Bill’s ESSO on Hwy 2 Jan. 18. The theft occurred overnight, and investigators would like to speak with anyone with knowledge of this incident. You’re encouraged to call the Treherne RCMP at 204-723-2024. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

DRUNK DRIVER NABBED
On Jan. 18 at 4:39 p.m., the Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver in the RM of North Norfolk. Police located the vehicle and once in contact with the male driver, 65, they determined that he was intoxicated. The male was arrested and detained for impaired care or control of a motor vehicle; his subsequent breath samples were over double the legal limit. The male was released from police custody a short time later, and the vehicle was towed and impounded at the owner’s expense for a minimum of 60 days.

VEHICLE INFRACTIONS
On Jan. 16 just before 11:00 p.m., the Amaranth RCMP came in contact with a motor vehicle while patrolling their area. The vehicle had no license plates, a damaged windshield, and a burnt out headlight. Once in contact with the female driver, 28, officers determined that she did not have a valid driver’s license, the vehicle was not registered, and neither she nor the vehicle had any liability insurance. The driver was given several tickets which will put her before the court, and the vehicle was towed at the owner’s expense.

On Jan. 17 at 12:45 a.m., police were patrolling the area around the Macgregor Hotel. There was a running, parked vehicle in front of the establishment, whose license plate did not match the vehicle to which it was presently affixed. When officers came in contact with the male driver, 24, they determined that he did not possess a valid driver’s license, and the vehicle was not currently registered. The driver was arrested and detained for driving while disqualified, released a short time later, and to appear before the courts at a later date. The vehicle was towed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY
Jan. 16: 40 calls for service
Jan. 17: 56 calls for service
Jan. 18: 45 calls for service
Jan. 19: 53 calls for service
Jan. 20: 57 calls for service
Jan. 21: 43 calls for service
Jan. 22: 19 calls for service

120 Traffic violations
106 Traffic Offences (Highway Traffic Act)
9 Vehicle Collisions
5 Impaired Drivers
26 Provincial statues (Mental Health Act, Child Welfare Act, Coroner’s Act, 911 Act, etc.)
14 Crimes against person
9 Assaults
3 Assault with Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm
2 Uttering Threats
35 Crimes against property
15 Thefts
4 Theft of Motor Vehicles
8 Break and Enters
8 Mischiefs to Property
53 Other Criminal Investigations
63 Other Police Activities (False Alarms, Suspicious Person/Vehicle, Assistance Given, etc.)