Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted.
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Saskatoon RCMP warns about recent phone scams using RCMP contact information
Over the past month, Saskatoon RCMP has received multiple reports of phone scams where individuals falsely identify themselves as a member of the RCMP requesting money.
The Saskatoon RCMP reminds the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited text messages or phone calls, even if the caller identifies as being a police officer. Saskatchewan RCMP will never call members of the public to demand money or request any form of payment over the phone.
Saskatoon RCMP encourage the public to take the following steps to prevent any future occurrence of this scam:
- Never provide personal or sensitive information to the requestor and never send money even if the message sounds urgent.
- If you feel like this is a scam or an unsolicited call, ask questions (e.g. Who are you? What are you calling for? Why are you requesting this? Where are you calling from?) and document the responses.
- Police work relies heavily on intelligence-led policing to identify trends, such as these phone scams. This is why it is important to report all crimes in your area to your local police of jurisdiction as soon as possible. This information helps us identify crime trends and assist any potential victims of these crimes.
- If you or a family member have been contacted by a scammer, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre — even if you didn't give them any money (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm or 1-888-495-8501).
- If you or a family member did lose money as a result of fraud, please contact your local police as well as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm or 1-888-495-8501).
Investigative Recap
Melfort RCMP investigating theft of signs
On July 31, 2023, Melfort RCMP received a report of the theft of two signs from historic sites in the RM of Pleasantdale. Investigation determined the signs were stolen between the middle and end of July. Anyone with information should contact Melfort RCMP at 306-752-6420. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
August 8: Calling all Saskatchewan residents interested in a future career as an RCMP officer!
August 9: On June 15, 2022 at approximately 11:30 p.m., White Butte RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway #10, approximately 10 kilometres north of Balgonie. A car with one driver/occupant collided with a car with four occupants. A 25-year-old female passenger from Fort Qu'Appelle who was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. A second adult female passenger was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious. The driver and third passenger were treated for undetermined injuries. The adult male driver of the other car did not report serious injuries to police. After continued investigation with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist and in consultation with Crown Prosecution, the adult male driver was arrested in Wolseley, SK, on August 9, 2023.
22-year-old Brayden Veilleaux from Balgonie, SK is charged with:
- one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired causing death, Section 320.14(3), Criminal Code; and
- one count, operation of a conveyance while impaired causing bodily harm, Section 320.14(2), Criminal Code.
He appeared in Regina Provincial Court on August 10, 2023 (Information 90488168).
August 10: Melfort RCMP investigate report of assault on James Smith Cree Nation
August 10: Update: Ahtahkakoop RCMP seek information for male wanted for attempted murder
August 13: Broadview RCMP is asking the public to report any information of an assault which occurred at the intersection of Main Street and 4th Avenue in Broadview, SK, at approximately 1 a.m. One adult male sustained serious injury and was transported to the hospital via STARS air ambulance. Officers have conducted interviews, proactive patrols in the community and continue to follow-up on any information provided to them that may assist with identifying the individual responsible and determine the circumstances of the assault. If you have information on relating to this incident, contact Broadview RCMP at 306-696-5200. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Broadview RCMP continue to investigate.
August 13: At approximately 6:30 p.m., Kindersley RCMP responded to the report of a single vehicle rollover involving a truck. Officers responded immediately. The lone driver was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. The driver has been identified as a 16-year-old female from Kindersley. Her family has been notified and the local Crisis Centre has been engaged to provide support. The collision occurred on a rural road, approximately 3 km south of Kindersley SK, and did not impact traffic. A Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene as well as local EMS and Fire. Kindersley RCMP continue to investigate.