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 April 10 and April 16, 2017. During this time period police responded to: 314 calls for service.

POLICE RESPOND TO BREAK AND ENTERS
Portage la Prairie RCMP were responding to multiple break and enters around the 600 block area of 4th Street NW on April 15. Sheds, garages and vehicle were rummaged through by unidentified suspects. Investigators are asking that residents in the area ensure that their vehicles are locked, and any out-buildings are secured. If you find yourself a victim of property crime, please report it immediately, as finding any pattern that suspects use can help police capture them. If you have any 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.mantiobacrimestoppers.com .

SHIPPING CONTAINER BREAK-IN
Portage la Prairie RCMP were called to the area of the CN Rail line, east of Portage la Prairie, on April 10. A caller had just witnessed two male suspects break into a steel shipping container, and were now walking towards Portage la Prairie along the tracks. Police located the two suspects and arrested them for breaking and entering. They were held in police custody until such time as they could be brought before the court. Charged with breaking and entering are Alexander Trey Beaulieu (25 years old) and Jonah Stephen Fontaine (21 years old).

ARSON UNDER INVESTIGATION
At approximately 1:37 a.m. April 12, Portage la Prairie emergency services responded to a vehicle on fire on Saskatchewan Avenue and 16th Street NW. A Pontiac G6 car was left outside Panko’s Food Store overnight, where a passerby spotted flames coming from the vehicle. Portage Fire Department were able to extinguish the blaze and confirmed there had been no occupants within the vehicle. Police believe the vehicle was intentionally set on fire, and are now looking for suspects. 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 .

OAK BAY BUST
Portage la Prairie RCMP recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested two suspects found in possession of firearms and methamphetamines in the area of Oak Bay. The vehicle had been stolen earlier in the day, and officers were able to recover a large amount of what they believe is stolen property from across the Headingley, Carman, Elie and Treherne areas. Both suspects were held in custody until such time as they could be brought before the court. Charged with numerous firearms related offences, possession of stolen property, and possession of methamphetamines are Laura Faye Buboire, 26, and 43-year-old David Cameron Gray.

DRUNK DRIVER NABBED
Shortly after 7:30 p.m. April 14, while patrolling Highway 1, members of the Westman Traffic Services observed a vehicle quickly approaching their unmarked police vehicle from behind. The officers were passed by the vehicle travelling at 159 km/h, at which point they turned on their lights and sirens and began to catch up. As the suspect approached PR 240, the driver lost control of the vehicle and spun out through the ditch. Officers were able to take the male driver (49 years old) into custody, and quickly determined that he was intoxicated. The driver’s subsequent breath samples were nearing double the legal limit. The accused will be facing numerous traffic offences in addition to impaired operation of a motor vehicle; the vehicle will be impounded for a minimum of 30 days at the owner’s expense.

FATAL ACCIDENT
At approximately 5:30 p.m. April 16, Portage la Prairie emergency services were called to a single vehicle collision on PR 242, south of Bagot. Once on scene officers discovered that the 61-year old male driver, and sole occupant, had been ejected from the vehicle. Investigators believe the driver lost control of the vehicle, which entered the ditch and rolled. Alcohol and failing to wear a seat belt are believed to be contributing factors in the fatal collision.

SPEEDY DRIVING
A motorist was observed travelling at 120 km/h in a 70 km/h zone in Portage la Prairie April 13. The female driver, 45, was issued a fine in the amount of $705.25.

On April 14, a motorist was observed travelling at 160 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Hwy 50. The 46-year-old male driver was issued a fine in the amount of $835.75.

Police observed a motorist travelling at 140 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Hwy 16 on April 16. The male driver (34 years old) was issued a fine in the amount of $573.50.

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY
April 10:  29 calls for service
April 11:  55 calls for service
April 12:  42 calls for service
April 13:  55 calls for service
April 14:  63 calls for service
April 15:  51 calls for service
April 16:  19 calls for service

111 Traffic violations
102 Traffic Offences (Highway Traffic Act)
5 Vehicle Collisions
4 Impaired Drivers
34 Provincial statues (Mental Health Act, Child Welfare Act, Coroner’s Act, 911 Act, etc.)
16 Crimes against person
10 Assaults
2 Assault with Weapon
4 Uttering Threats
33 Crimes against property
4 Thefts
3 Theft of Motor Vehicles
7 Mischiefs to Property
19 Break and Enters
44 Other Criminal Investigations
76 Other Police Activities (False Alarms, Suspicious Person/Vehicle, Assistance Given, etc.)