By CHIEF RON CHOMYN, Corman Park Police Service
In addition to the incidents below, Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) responded and assisted to numerous accidents with our law enforcement partners in January.
Still, despite an alarming increase in fatalities so far in 2025, police still see motorists driving aggressively and dangerously, even in adverse conditions.
The speed limits on highways and RM roads are based on use under ideal conditions. Covered in ice, visibility reduced by blowing snow and other winter driving factors should be considered when traveling. When driving in slick conditions, allow three times the normal distance between vehicles and keep your headlights on so drivers behind you can see your taillights – don’t rely on daytime running lights.
If you go off the highway and become stuck your vehicle provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for responders to locate you. Do not try to walk in a severe storm. It is easy to lose sight of your vehicle in blowing snow and become lost.
Finally, remember that you’re legally required to drive according to road conditions and can be charged if you do not.
Incidents of Note
On January 21 at 9:15 a.m., DOCC broadcasted a call for a semi on fire on Range Road (RR) 3054 near Highway 12. CPPS, Warman RCMP, and Martensville Fire Department (MFD) responded to the scene and found a Freightliner semi fully engulfed in flames. MFD extinguished the fire, members determined in speaking with a witness that the semi truck was dropped off at the property for repair and experienced a mechanical failure which ignited the truck.
On January 17 at 7:50 p.m., on Highway 305 east of Highway 12, a male driver was found to be operating a grey Toyota Tundra under the influence of cocaine and cannabis after testing positive on ADSE. He was subsequently issued a 90 day driver’s license (DL) suspension and 14 day vehicle impound as per SGI as this was his third offence for operating under the influence.
On January 23 at 5:28 p.m., DOCC broadcasted a four-vehicle motor vehicle collision (MVC) at the intersection of Highway 12 and Township Road (TWP) 382. CPPS, MFD, and Warman RCMP responded to the scene, where the Warman RCMP assumed command. CPPS assisted with traffic control until the intersection could be cleared and the not-drivable vehicles towed. The icy road conditions and blowing snow were believed to be the cause of the collision.
On January 24 at 8:00 p.m., CPPS executed a traffic stop on a black GMC Sierra at RR 3054 and TWP 381 to check on the driver, who was stopped checking the trailer he was towing. Several VER issues with the trailer were noted and it was not hooked up correctly. The driver became non-compliant, refusing to hand over his licence as instructed, advising police did not have the authority to stop him. He continued to be non-compliant and was placed under arrest for obstruction. The driver actively resisted arrest and police deployed pepper spray. During the arrest the male assaulted the officer by taking hold of him and pulling him in towards the vehicle. The driver was transported to the Saskatoon RCMP Detachment for processing and released on an Appearance Notice to attend Saskatoon Provincial Court in February. The vehicle was impounded as he was suspended and unauthorized from driving.
On January 26 at 1:22 a.m., CPPS attempted a traffic stop on a White Jeep on Highway 11 near TWP 384 to check on the driver. The vehicle was southbound in the right merge lane with hazards on going approximately 60-70 km per hour. Upon activating emergency lights the vehicle continued southbound, increasing speed to approximately 90 km per hour but not pulling over. The vehicle then slowed and stopped at Highway 11 and TWP 382. Police exited their vehicle and the driver sped away south towards Saskatoon. At Wanuskewin Road and Highway 11, the vehicle turned back northbound. An attempt was made to stop the vehicle by using a tire deflation device at TWP 384. The vehicle crossed the ditch and into Warman. The vehicle was abandoned in the north alley way of 1st St and 8th Avenue. The suspect was located by police walking on 1st St and apprehended.
On January 26 at 2:08 a.m., DOCC dispatched a call of a person sleeping in their car at Mcdonald’s in Warman in the drive thru. The car was described as a Honda car. CPPS arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the drive through near the first payment window. There was a male in the car that was sleeping. The engine was running and the car was in drive. The driver showed multiple signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested for impaired driving. The driver was transported to the Martensville RCMP detachment and provided two samples of breath which had the result of 130mg% and 120mg%. The driver was released on an Appearance Notice for court in February.
On January 28 at 11:04 p.m., CPPS conducted a traffic stop on Highway 219 at Cartwright Street. Both passengers in the middle row seating were not properly wearing their seatbelts A CPIC check returned a warrant out of Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) for breach of probation on one of the passengers. He was subsequently arrested on his warrant and released from custody on an Undertaking for court in Prince Albert.