Saskatchewan RCMP weekly report May 9-15, 2022

Weekly Report: Monday, May 9 to Sunday, May 15, 2022 inclusive.

Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted.

Saskatchewan RCMP – Your Provincial Police Service

• May 14: Prince Albert RCMP builds community connections at BBQ. The Prince Albert RCMP, in partnership with the Prince Albert Optimist Club, hosted a Law Enforcement Appreciation BBQ on May 14 at the Prince Albert RCMP Detachment. Members of the public enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs – and the chance to meet local emergency service agencies. “It was a great opportunity for the public to talk with the police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other professionals that provide emergency services to Prince Albert and surrounding area,” says Prince Albert RCMP Sgt. Lisa Molle. “May 15 to 21 is National Police Week – a time we celebrate our connections with the communities we serve and raise awareness of the policing services we provide.”

Investigative Recap

• Ongoing missing person investigations. Saskatchewan RCMP continues to ask for public assistance locating the following missing individuals:
  • Leslie Peesker – Rosthern Detachment area
  • Frances Gazeley – Weyburn area
  • Frank Young – Carrot River Detachment area
  • Ryann Erickson and Jesse Pinay: White Butte

• May 9: Nipawin RCMP recover stolen property after search warrant. On May 9, 2022, Nipawin RCMP executed a search warrant as part of an investigation. Officers located and seized a computer, power tools, two strollers and camping equipment. As a result, Dustin Pelly (DOB: 1983-05-24) and Martin Pelly (DOB: 1968-05-18), both from Nipawin, were arrested and each charged with one count, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code. Both will appear in Nipawin Provincial Court on July 6, 2022.

Some of the items were returned to their owners, however Nipawin RCMP are asking local residents who had power tools stolen recently and can identify them to contact the Nipawin Detachment at 306-862-6270. Nipawin RCMP encourage residents to document make, model, serial numbers or other identifying marks of electronics, tools and other valuables. This greatly assists police in identifying and recovering stolen property. RCMP would also like to remind residents to ensure entrances to houses, sheds, garages and vehicles are locked. Information #90449689, 90462614.

• May 11: Pinehouse RCMP: male charged after house damaged, resisting arrest. On May 8, 2022 at approximately 3:20 a.m., a rock was thrown through the window of a local RCMP officer’s residence while it was occupied. As a result of investigation, an adult male was arrested at a residence in Pinehouse on May 11 and physically resisted officers during his arrest. Samuel Hastings (DOB: 2003-04-29) of Pinehouse is charged with: one count, mischief under $5,000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code; one count, trespass by night, Section 177, Criminal Code; one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code; one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; one count, assault on police officer, Section 270(2), Criminal Code; and one count, disturbing the peace, Section 175(1), Criminal Code. He will appear in court in Pinehouse on July 13, 2022. Information #90440674.

• May 13: Rosthern RCMP: male charged with sexual assault

• May 13: ‘We want to talk people through it’: Saskatchewan RCMP team works to resolve critical incidents safely

• May 15: Swift Current RCMP investigating fuel theft. On May 15, 2022 around 11:00 a.m. Swift Current Rural RCMP received a report of someone who left a business in Tompkins without paying for fuel. The motorist drove away on the #1 Highway eastbound at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle involved is described as a maroon Mazda Tribute with Quebec license plate K35YEQ. The male driver is described as Caucasian, balding, about 5’ 10” and weighing about 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a brown sweater.

• Reports of fuel thefts are up in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction this year. “Our crime analysts have reviewed theft files from January to April and Saskatchewan RCMP has received 178 reports of fuel theft, 76% more as compared to the same time period last year,” says Monica Deters, Saskatchewan RCMP’s acting officer in charge of Crime Reduction and Crime Prevention. “Obviously, there has been a significant increase in the price of fuel recently. We can’t speculate on motives in these thefts but it is important that individuals and businesses be aware they may be occurring more frequently.” Read more.

• Melfort RCMP: catalytic converters stolen from vehicles. On April 19, 2022, Melfort RCMP received a report of a theft on MacDonald Avenue West in Melfort. Investigation determined catalytic converters were stolen from eight vehicles parked on the property. On April 27, 2022, Melfort RCMP received a report of a theft at a business on Highway #3 in Birch Hills. Investigation determined that between 6 p.m. on April 26 and 6:30 a.m. on April 27, catalytic converters were stolen from four vehicles parked outside the business. The investigations continue. Anyone with information should call Melfort RCMP at 306-752-6420. For more on catalytic converter theft reports being up in 2022, read last week’s report.

• Ponteix RCMP: 1300 bushels of durum seed stolen. On May 5, 2022, Ponteix RCMP received a report of a theft of 1300 bushels of durum seed from a rural property approximately 8 kilometres south of Ponteix. Investigation has determined the theft occurred between April 28 and May 5, 2022. The durum seed, which would have weighed approximately 78,000 pounds, was removed from a bin. The investigation continues. Anyone with information should contact the Ponteix RCMP at 306-625-6400.

• May 16 to 20 is Sexual Violence Awareness Week. This year’s theme is Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation and the aim is to raise awareness that, like with most forms of sexual violence, human trafficking and sexual exploitation often occurs between two individuals who have been or are acquainted with one another. “It’s a common myth that victims and their traffickers are usually strangers,” says Saskatchewan RCMP’s Cst. Tina Platford. “In many cases, victims know their traffickers. A trafficker could be a family friend, significant other, a parent, a close relative or someone that has built a close friendship or romantic relationship with the victim. When the trafficker already has the connection to the victim, it can be easier to compel the victim into the sex trade.” For more about Sexual Violence Awareness Week, visit here.

• Investigation into the death of Misha Pavelick continues. Saskatchewan RCMP continues to ask the public for any information regarding the death of 19-year-old Misha Pavelick, who was stabbed during an altercation at a May 21, 2006 long weekend camping party near Regina Beach. Last year, Saskatchewan RCMP released a three-part podcast that examines Misha’s death. Listen to it here.

Report Tips and Information: If you have information about any of the above crimes, or other criminal activity, please report it to your nearest RCMP Detachment or police service, call 310-RCMP in non-emergencies, 911 in emergencies. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Report some complaints such as damage/mischief to property under $5,000, theft of bicycle under $5,000, theft under $5,000, theft from vehicle under $5,000, lost or found property and damage/mischief to vehicle under $5000 online here: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan/en

Incidents in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction May 9 to 15, 2022

Please note: the statistics below are representative of the Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction. They are from the RCMP records management system and are accurate as the day they are collected. Crime statistics are regularly updated due to changes in reporting procedures and changes in ongoing investigations, etc. As a result, the statistics below may differ from previous or future published reports.