By CHIEF ROB DUTTCHEN, Corman Park Police Service
On the afternoon of April 14, Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) was contacted by Saskatchewan Conservation Officers regarding a report of hazardous waste being improperly burned. Conservation requested CPPS assistance in documenting evidence of the fire using our Remotely Piloted Aerial System (RPAS).
Upon arrival, the RPAS was deployed and captured evidence of the unlawful burning taking place. The video evidence was provided to Saskatchewan Conservation in support of their investigation. Collaboration is one of CPPS’ core values, and assisting Saskatchewan Conservation through the deployment of our RPAS is one example of how we work with our enforcement partners.
In the early morning hours of April 15, CPPS observed a vehicle on Dalmeny Road driving in a concerning manner. After following the vehicle for a period of time, a traffic stop was initiated. During the stop, the driver was found to be unlicensed. As a result, the vehicle was impounded for 30 days and the driver was issued a subpoena for driving without a licence.
Around noon that same day, CPPS attended Dakota Dunes Casino alongside RCMP and EMS in response to a report of a person in medical distress due to a suspected drug overdose. Upon arrival, the individual was receiving medical treatment, including multiple doses of naloxone, in an effort to resuscitate him. The individual responded to the medication and was transported by EMS to Royal University Hospital (RUH). Police located multiple ounces of cocaine among his belongings, which was suspected to be laced with other substances. The RCMP assumed carriage of the investigation.
Later that evening, shortly before midnight, CPPS responded to a report from a passerby of a female walking along Baker Road wearing two different shoes and appearing disoriented. Police attended and located an intoxicated female. She was found to be bound by a probation order prohibiting the consumption of drugs or alcohol and was also wanted on a warrant issued by the Saskatoon Police Service. She was taken into custody and transported to the Saskatoon RCMP Detachment, where she was held until sober to appear before a hearing officer.
On April 18, CPPS received a call from a concerned neighbour reporting that a male appeared to be experiencing delusions and was walking around his property with a firearm, reportedly seeing people who were not present. CPPS and RCMP members staged nearby and developed a plan to safely contain and de-escalate the situation, with the goal of ensuring the individual received appropriate care. CPPS deployed the RPAS to assist in locating the individual. Officers from both agencies successfully approached and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to RUH for assessment and treatment. Police seized all firearms located on the property.
Later that same day, officers conducting speed enforcement on Highway 219 approaching the city observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was measured at 140 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. Although it slowed when approaching a 60 km/h zone, its speed was still recorded at 106 km/h. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver was found to be unlicensed and, in fact, under suspension. The driver was issued multiple offence notices, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
On April 19, CPPS was patrolling Highway 16 when a vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was measured at 142 km/h in a 90 km/h zone. During the traffic stop, the driver admitted to having recently consumed alcohol. A roadside alcohol screening device (ASD) test resulted in an “alert.” As a result, the driver received a 60-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.