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 Oct. 10-16, 2016. During this time period police responded to: 297 calls for service.

ALLEGED ASSAULT IN PORTAGE

On Oct. 14, Portage la Prairie RCMP were dispatched to a disturbance in the 400 block of 4th Street NW in the early morning hours. Investigators learned that a male inside the residence had reportedly assaulted two female victims. Officers arrested Jeremy Garton, 33, of Winnipeg, and escorted him from the home without incident. Once in custody, investigators determined that Garton had a warrant for his arrest from Winnipeg. Garton was found to be breaching several conditions of release, by not abiding by a curfew, and failing to abstain from the consumption of alcohol. Garton was remanded before the court, to appear on these allegations at a later date.

MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Portage la Prairie RCMP and local paramedics were called to the North Memorial Park shortly before 8:00 AM on Oct. 15. A male had been found in the park with several injuries to his face and hands. Police determined that the victim had been assaulted, with non-life threatening injuries. Investigators determined that the suspect in the matter, Lawrence Eugene Richard, 27, who is presently before the court on a charge of aggravated assault.

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

While patrolling the area of Fisher Avenue and 3rd Street NE, officers came in contact with a 41-year-old male and 37-year-old female, who were both stumbling around the roadway. Both were found with open containers of alcoholic beverages, and exhibited multiple signs of intoxication. Both were fined under the Liquor and Gaming Control Act, in the amount of $673.65, for consuming liquor in a public place.

SPEEDY DRIVING 

A motorist was observed travelling at 160 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Hwy 1 on Oct. 10. Weather and road conditions were reportedly poor, and the officer observed the vehicle passing others at the time. Considering the risk of a high speed collision, the male driver, 20, was issued a fine in the amount of $835.75, as well as charged for careless driving. The accused was also issued a Notice of a Serious Offence, which requires the driver to account to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) a valid reason to retain their driver’s license. Incidents such as these put all motorists at risk of serious injury, which plays a major factor in MPI’s decision to issue these notices.

On Oct. 11, a driver was observed travelling at 135 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Hwy 1. The male, 50, was issued a fine in the amount of $508.75.

Police observed a vehicle travelling at 145 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Hwy 1 on Oct. 12. The 24-year-old male driver was issued a fine in the amount of $639.25.

On Oct. 15, a motorist was observed travelling at 143 km/h in a 100 km/h zone of Hwy 1. The female driver, 39, was issued a fine in the amount of $613.00.

A motorist was observed travelling at 138 km/h in a 100 km/h zone of Hwy 1 on Oct. 16. The female driver, 27, was issued a fine in the amount of $548.25. Approximately 30 minutes later, the same motorist was observed travelling at 123 km/h in the same area. The driver was issued a second fine in the amount of $351.75.

If you have any information that could lend assistance in the investigation of these crimes or others, please contact your local RCMP, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY

149 Traffic violations
143 Traffic Offences (Highway Traffic Act)
3 Vehicle Collisions
3 Impaired Drivers
21 Provincial statutes (Mental Health Act, Child Welfare Act, Coroner’s Act, 911 Act, etc.)
14 Crimes against person
10 Assaults
1 Aggravated Assault
3 Uttering Threats
37 Crimes against property
11 Thefts
3 Theft of Motor Vehicles
7 Break and Enters
16 Mischiefs to Property
35 Other Criminal Investigations
41 Other Police Activities (False Alarms, Suspicious Person/Vehicle, Assistance Given, etc.)

Oct 10: 42 calls for service
Oct 11: 45 calls for service
Oct 12: 55 calls for service
Oct 13: 32 calls for service
Oct 14: 41 calls for service
Oct 15: 43 calls for service
Oct 16: 40 calls for service