Kindersley RCMP Report
Kindersley RCMP: uttering threats, firearms charges laid
On September 23, 2021 at approximately 3:10 p.m., Kindersley RCMP were dispatched to a report of shots fired at a rural property in Marengo, SK.
Investigation determined that a male and another individual had been involved in a verbal altercation. The male then discharged a firearm into the air. No one was injured.
The property is across the street from a school. Officers immediately asked that the school enact its hold-and-secure procedures.
Officers located and arrested the male without incident. The hold-and-secure at the school was then lifted.
David Blum (DOB:1956-01-29) of Marengo, SK is charged with:
1 count, uttering threats, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code
1 count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code
2 counts, unsafe storage of firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code
3 counts, unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon or restricted weapon, Section 91(3), Criminal Code
1 count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code
He will appear in court in Kindersley on November 16, 2021.
Excessive Speed Results in Charges
On September 14th, 2021 Kindersley RCMP were doing speed enforcement on Highway 7 by Beadle when they stopped a vehicle pulling a U-Haul trailer for driving 143 km/hr in a posted 100 km/hr zone. Subsequent to being stopped for speeding the driver of the vehicle was found to be impaired by alcohol whereby the driver had their vehicle seized and were charged for impaired driving. ‘This is a perfect example of our officers doing proactive traffic enforcement and discovering other offences as a result.’ stated Staff Sergeant Kevin Peterson. ‘This also shows that our Detachments continued commitment to traffic safety is yielding results.’ Peterson went on to say.
In addition to traffic enforcement between September 13th to September 19th, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 35 calls for service. These calls included, one assault investigation, one drug trafficking investigation and one extortion file.
If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Online Crime Reporting can be accessed at: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.