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 Feb. 27 and March 5, 2017. During this time period police responded to: 263 calls for service.

ALLEGED ASSAULTS WITH WEAPONS
Portage la Prairie RCMP were called to the Tim Horton’s near 6th Street NW twice in the span of four hours for assaults with weapons March 5. The first incident was shortly before 9:00 PM, where a victim was reportedly attacked by at least two male suspects. The second incident took place shortly after 1:30 AM on March 6th. A victim was assaulted by two suspects wielding ‘bear spray’. Both matters are still under investigation. Investigators encourage any witness to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, should they have any information to assist with identifying suspects in either incident. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON AT NORTH MEMORIAL SCHOOL
The Portage la Prairie RCMP responded quickly to a suspicious person outside of North Memorial School on Feb. 28 as students were getting ready to be dismissed for the day. Officers found a suspicious male stumbling around the doors of the school, exhibiting unusual behaviour. The male was arrested for causing a disturbance in order to ensure the safety of the students. Once in their custody, officers learned the male, Jonathan Stacey Myran (44 years old) was in possession of a substantial amount of methamphetamines, and was found breaching several court imposed conditions. Myran was held in custody until such time that he could be brought before the court.

ALLEGED ASSAULT
Portage la Prairie RCMP were called to the area of 6th Street NW and Saskatchewan Avenue on March 3 for a disturbance. When officers arrived they came in contact with several intoxicated people, one of whom had been assaulted. Arrested for assault was Toban James Roulette (22 years old), who was also found to be breaching several court imposed conditions. Roulette was held in police custody until such time as he could be brought before the court. Another involved person, a 32 year old female, was also arrested and held in custody for failing to comply with court imposed conditions. She was released from police custody that same day, compelled to appear in court at a later date.

MAN CHARGED IN SEMI ROLLOVER
Emergency responders attended to single vehicle rollover shortly after 1:00 PM March 3, as a tractor trailer rolled on Hwy 240 at Hwy 331. The vehicle driver and passenger suffered some injuries when the semi carrying onions rolled into the ditch. Investigators believed the vehicle was travelling too fast for the merge from one roadway to another, resulting in the rollover. As a result, the 26 year old male driver was charged with careless driving.

RASH OF BREAK AND ENTERS
Throughout the day Feb. 27, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to multiple calls regarding break and enters to vehicles, garages and sheds. In one incident a resident found a suspect inside their home. Police Dog Services (PDS) from Portage la Prairie were able to track down a 14 year old male suspect. Evidence recovered at multiple scenes resulted in over 6 criminal charges against the youth. Investigators are still examining evidence in order to determine if the suspect was involved in other incidents. Police believe the suspect was not alone in these crimes, and are presently narrowing their search for his accomplices.

DISTURBANCE OUTSIDE PORTAGE RESTAURANT
Investigators are asking for the assistance of any witnesses who may have observed a disturbance outside of Tornadoes restaurant and lounge on March 1st around 3:10 PM. Portage la Prairie RCMP were dispatched to a fight in progress where they believe several people were injured as a result. If you witnessed this incident or can identify anyone involved you’re asked to 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 .

SPEEDY DRIVING
A motorist was observed travelling at 146 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Hwy 1 on March 4. The male driver (18 years old) was issued a fine in the amount of $652.50.
On March 5, a motorist was observed travelling at 148 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Hwy 1. The female driver (24 years old) was issued a fine in the amount of $678.75.

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY

Feb. 27:          32 calls for service
Feb. 28:          31 calls for service
March 1:         34 calls for service
March 2:         16 calls for service
March 3:         44 calls for service
March 4:         64 calls for service
March 5:         42 calls for service

105 Traffic violations
96 Traffic Offences (Highway Traffic Act)
4 Vehicle Collisions
5 Impaired Drivers
27 Provincial statues (Mental Health Act, Child Welfare Act, Coroner’s Act, 911 Act, etc.)
12 Crimes against person
5 Assaults
2 Assault with Weapon
1 Aggravated Assault
4 Uttering Threats
26 Crimes against property
9 Thefts
5 Theft of Motor Vehicles
5 Mischiefs to Property
7 Break and Enters
39 Other Criminal Investigations
54 Other Police Activities (False Alarms, Suspicious Person/Vehicle, Assistance Given, etc.)