Lots of things go missing
Weekly Prince County RMCP incident report
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a list of noteworthy incidents and investigations undertaken by Prince District RCMP between Jan. 15 and 21.
Cars rummaged through in Southwest Lot 16
On Jan. 15 in the overnight hours, a couple of vehicles were rummaged through in Southwest Lot 16. About $250 in cash was stolen as well as a few miscellaneous cards. East Prince RCMP are conducting neighbourhood inquiries. The public is reminded to lock your vehicle doors and make sure you remove any valuable items or cash from your vehicle to deter these kinds of opportunity thefts. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Money stolen from Alberton rink
On Jan. 15 at about 9:30 a.m., West Prince RCMP received a complaint from the Jacques Cartier Arena in Alberton. The rink was broken into sometime between 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 14, and 9 a.m. on Jan. 15. Approximately $160 was stolen. The matter is still under investigation.
Check stop in O’Leary
On Jan. 15, at about 1 p.m., West Prince RCMP conducted a check stop in O’Leary. A total of 27 vehicles were checked which resulted in one written warning.
Locks broken in Long River area
On Jan. 15, East Prince RCMP received a complaint that a few locks on sheds in the Long River area had been broken. It is not believed that anything was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Gas stolen from store
On Jan. 15, at about 4 p.m., $75 worth of fuel was stolen from Ceretti’s Irving in Borden-Carleton. The male suspect was driving a black or dark grey Honda Accord bearing a New Brunswick plate. The matter is still under investigation.
HL: Street racing reported On Jan. 16, at about 3 p.m., West Prince RCMP received a complaint of two vehicles racing side-by-side on Route 2 in Rosebank. One vehicle was a grey Pontiac Sunfire. The vehicles pulled into the Bloomfield Mall. Patrols were made but the vehicles were not located.
Man stabbed by girlfriend
On Jan. 16, at about 8 p.m., East Prince RCMP got a call from a 39-year-old male in Long River stating he had been stabbed in the arm by his girlfriend earlier in the day. Police later located the suspect, a 41-year-old female. The female has been charged and is scheduled to attend court in early March.
Man reported missing, then found short time later
On Jan. 19, at about 10:30 a.m., East Prince RCMP received a complaint that a 39-year-old male left his residence in Urbainville on foot in the early morning hours and had not yet returned. The complainant believed the man’s mental health to be deteriorating recently and was concerned for his well-being. Officers attended the home to get a description of the missing man. At about 11:30 a.m., a call was placed to RCMP reporting a male, matching the earlier description provided, was walking near Tyne Valley on Route 167. Officers went to that area area and found the missing male, who was co-operative and voluntarily agreed to be transported to the Prince County Hospital for an assessment.
Drivers asked to move vehicles
On Jan. 19, at about 5 p.m., East Prince RCMP got a report of two vehicles parked on the Blue Shank Road in Wilmot Valley, interfering with the flow of traffic. Police located the vehicles and spoke with the drivers, who moved their vehicles to a nearby driveway.
Woman charged after assault
On Jan. 19 at about 11:45 p.m., East Prince RCMP responded to a home in Travellers Rest after receiving a complaint of assault on a 45-year-old male, by an intoxicated 50-year-old female. The female was arrested and held overnight. She was charged with assault and mischief and is due to appear in court in early March to answer to charges.
TV users investigated following damage to property
On Jan. 20, at about 4:30 p.m., West Prince RCMP attended the Bloomfield Mall in Bloomfield Corner to respond to a property damage complaint related to ATV use. The caller reported that trees were damaged as well as a cable from a fence was knocked over after two ATVs were driving behind the mall. The caller was able to identify occupants of one ATV involved and the investigation is ongoing. RCMP are attempting to identify the driver of the second ATV.
Items stolen from O’Leary apartment
On Jan. 21, West Prince RCMP received a report of a break and enter, and theft alleged to have taken place at an apartment unit in O’Leary sometime between Jan. 11 and 21. Items stolen include three televisions, a Playstation and an iPod. The investigation is ongoing.
Blowtorch sparks fire
On Jan. 21, at about 2 p.m., East Prince RCMP and the Kensington Fire Department were called to a business in Norboro to respond to a fire. The complainant had been using a blowtorch on a vehicle and insulation caught fire. The fire was not suspicious in nature.
RCMP to continue checkpoints
During this past week, Prince District RCMP received 13 traffic-related complaints. They mostly involved vehicles alleged to be driving erratically and speeding, as well as reports of traffic hazards on the roadway. RCMP will be continuing to conduct checkpoints and patrols throughout January, in various communities across Prince District, targeting cellphone use, seat belts, distracted driving and impaired driving. Anyone with information regarding these investigations or other criminal activity is asked to call the RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.