Impaired driving and mischief keep RCMP busy

Last week, members of the Tofield/Viking detachments responded to a total of 59 calls for service, of which eight were Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVCs).

On Aug. 5, Tofield and Viking members were dispatched to a complaint of an assault and threats with a shotgun in the Holden area. Upon further investigation, the allegations were found to be false. A female from the Holden area has been charged with Mischief and is awaiting her court appearance.

On Aug. 6, Tofield RCMP assisted with a complaint of an impaired driver north of town. The female driver was arrested and brought to the Tofield RCMP detachment where she provided two samples of her breath, both resulting in a fail. The female has been charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Impaired and Operating a Motor Vehicle over the Legal Limit. She is awaiting her court appearance.

On Aug. 6, attempts were made to steal a vehicle in the area of 53 Ave. and 51 St. in Tofield. Although the perpetrators were not successful, a significant amount of damage was done to the door handle, ignition, and the steering column. No items were stolen from the vehicle.

On Aug. 6, Viking RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at the Battle River Transit site near Kinsella. Several tools were stolen and a transmission line was cut on one of the machinery pieces. This file is still under investigation. The Viking RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious male standing on Highway 26 trying to flag down motorists in the rain. Members attended and located the male. Upon further investigation, he was found to have two warrants out of Edmonton. The male was released on a PTA and given a courtesy ride to Vegreville. . . . contd.