Media Release
February 13th – February 20th, 2012
Total Calls for Service – 104
Break and Enter (residential, business) – 3
Other Criminal Code (mischief under $5000.00, obstruct police officer, breach of undertaking, unlawfully in a dwelling house, fail to attend court) – 12
Controlled Drugs & Substances – 3
Theft – 3
Fraud – 1
Highway Traffic Act Offences (charges & warnings) – 21
Traffic Accidents – 3
Assist General Public (suspicious persons/vehicle, fingerprints) – 16
Other Police Activities (alarms, criminal record checks, assist other agencies, Lost / Found Property) – 42
February 14th, 2012
Police received an alarm call at 4:00am to 400 Loren Drive in Morden, site of the new Assisted Living complex. Police arrived on scene to discover a vehicle parked near the entrance gate to the complex with a female in the back seat. The female initially provided police with a false name but her correct identity was obtained at which time she was detained for further investigation. The female stated she did not know why she was here or who the other occupant of the vehicle was, as she only met this other person 3 days ago. She provided a name of the other suspect which was again false, and was later determined that she did in fact know the other occupant of the vehicle. Morden’s Police Service Dog was deployed and it was determined that a large quantity of copper wire inside the complex had been cut and collected, but not yet removed from the scene. It was also determined that the other suspect had already exited the complex. It was then discovered that the vehicle in which the female was found was stolen out of Winnipeg on February 7th. Inside the vehicle were two sets of license plates stolen out of Winnipeg, bolt cutters and some drug paraphernalia. Police also located a clear plastic baggie containing a white crystal substance believed to be Methamphetamine inside a pocket of the
female suspect. The suspect confirmed this was in fact Methamphetamine. 20 year old Kara Diane Evans of Winnipeg is charged with Break, Enter and Commit, Possession of Break-in Instruments, 3 counts of Possess Goods Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Controlled Substance to wit: Methamphetamine, Obstructing a Peace officer and Theft of Motor Vehicle. She was released on a Promise to Appear and Undertaking with conditions and will be appearing in Morden Provincial Court in March.
As a result of this incident, a Warrant for Arrest exists for 32 year old Ryan Lynden Brackenberry (alias: Dale Simmons) of Winnipeg. He is wanted on charges of Break, Enter and Commit, Possession of Break-in Instruments, Possession of Property obtained by Crime, Theft over $5000.00, Breach of Probation and Failing to Comply with a Recognizance. If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts, they are asked to call the Morden Police Service at 822-4900 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
February 16th, 2012
Received a report of a Break, Enter and Theft from Pembina Valley Containers. Suspects broke into a coin box situated on the premises. Suspects also broke a window to a building allowing access to an office area. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the coin box along with some petty cash from within the office. Police obtained video footage of the area and observed the suspects who were familiar to police. Footwear impressions at the scene were followed right to a residence of one of the suspects. Police arrested the 13 year old Morden youth later in the day who was wearing the identical clothing as observed in the video footage. The youth’s footwear was also identical to the impressions found at the scene. The youth was in possession of some drug paraphernalia and marihuana at the time of the arrest. The youth admitted to this break and enter as well as having attended this same business a couple of the times in the last couple of weeks where he also removed money from the coin box. The 13 year old youth is charged with Break, Enter & Commit, 4 counts of Fail to Comply with conditions of an Undertaking, 4 counts of Fail to Comply with conditions of a Recognizance, 3 counts of Theft under $5000.00, 3 counts of Mischief under $5000.00 and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The accused is currently on charge by three different police services for 6 counts of Undertaking Breaches, 3 counts of Recognizance Breaches, 7 counts of Theft Under, 4 counts of Mischief Under, 2 counts of Break and Enter, Failing to Attend Court and assault charges. The accused is also currently on bail on four different Undertakings and a Recognizance. He was remanded into custody and is currently at the Manitoba Youth Centre where he awaits his next court appearance. Charges are pending on a second adult suspect. Police continue their investigation.
February 16th, 2012
A 14 year old Morden youth is charged with Fail to Appear for Identification. On January 24th, the youth was served a summons for Break, Enter & Theft, 2 counts of Mischief under $5000.00, 3 counts of Theft under $5000.00 and 5 counts of Breach of Undertaking. He was ordered to attend the Morden Police Service on February 14th for the purposes of Identification, but failed to do so. He is to appear in Morden Provincial court on February 28th.
February 18th, 2012
Police received a call from 911 Dispatch where the caller hung up before dispatch could get more information. Caller appeared to be a female having an argument with a male before the call ended. Police were able to make contact with the caller who advised she was assaulted by a male. Police attended to the residence and were directed upstairs where the accused was located in a bedroom. The accused was in a bedroom where the victim’s 2 ½ year old daughter was sleeping. The accused was arrested and escorted from the residence without incident. The accused allegedly grabbed the victim’s arm, slapped her face, pulled her hair, then began to choke her while forcing her down on the couch. The accused believed that he and the victim were in a relationship, but the victim says this was never the case. The accused also believed that the victim was having a relationship now with another person and was upset. He came to the victim’s residence intoxicated and when she would not answer the door, the accused entered through a window and began swearing and calling the victim names. The 31 year old Winnipeg resident is charged with Break, Enter and committ Assault, Mischief, 2 counts of Breach of Recognizance and Choking to overcome Resistance. He was remanded into custody and transported to the Winnipeg Remand Centre where he awaits his next court appearance.
February 20th, 2012
Police have charged a 20 year old Morden resident with Breaching his Undertaking. Police had opportunity to speak with the accused on the street who showed signs of being intoxicated. The accused was placed on an Undertaking as a result of previous charges in July with one of the conditions to abstain from the consumption of alcohol. He was released on a Promise to Appear in Morden Provincial Court in March.
February 6th – February 13th, 2012
Total Calls for Service – 93
Other Criminal Code (mischief under $5000.00, harassment) – 3
Highway Traffic Act Offences (charges & warnings) – 35
Traffic Accidents – 1
Assist General Public (suspicious persons/vehicle, fingerprints) – 16
Other Police Activities (alarms, criminal record checks, assist other agencies, Lost / Found Property) – 38
February 6th, 2012
Police received a report of vandalism to a vehicle while parked in a driveway. The owner noticed some wires that were cut under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked and checked a week ago with no damage.
February 8th, 2012
Received a report of vandalism inside a rental home in Morden. Damage was apparently caused by tenants who recently moved out. The incident is considered a civil matter and was referred to the Residential Tenancies Act.
February 9th, 2012
Police have charged a 14 year old male youth with Breach of Probation. The youth was placed on probation following a charged of Theft from July 2011. One of the conditions of his probation was to complete a required amount of community service. The youth failed to complete the community service and will be appearing in Morden Provincial Court in February 28th.
February 13th, 2012
The Morden Police Service would like to remind the public once again that vehicles should not be driving on Lake Minnewasta unless for the purpose of getting to and from their ice fishing locations. A warning was issued to the public in December regarding several reports having been received of vehicles entering the lake and driving in a dangerous manner with people in the area. This type of situation constitutes Dangerous Driving and drivers can be charged if their actions endanger the lives of others. Some vehicles appear to be using the lake as a race track which is very unsafe with people on the lake fishing and others skating in the area.
February 13th, 2012
Morden Police Service would like to remind the public again of the laws regarding cell phone use while driving. We are noticing an increased number of drivers again using their cell phones while driving. There’s a direct connection between cell phones and dangerous driving. Studies have shown that drivers who talk or text on a cell phone while they’re behind the wheel significantly increase their risk of a crash.
Prohibited Devices include:
- (a) a cellular telephone;
- (b) another electronic device that
- (i) includes a telephone function, and
- (ii) normally is held in the user’s hand during use or requires the user to use his or her hand to operate any of its functions;
- (c) an electronic device that is not otherwise described in clause (a) or (b) but that
- (i) is capable of transmitting or receiving e-mail or other text-based messages, and
- (ii) normally is held in the user’s hand during use or requires the user to use his or her hand to operate any of its functions; or
- (d) any other electronic device that is prescribed as a hand-operated electronic device by the regulations.
- “use”, in relation to a hand-operated electronic device, means any of the following actions:
- (a) holding the device in a position in which it may be used;
- (b) operating any of the device’s functions;
- (c) communicating by means of the device with another person or another device, by spoken word or otherwise;
- (d) looking at the device’s display; and
- (e) taking any other action with or in relation to the device that is prescribed by the regulations.
- 215.1(2) No person shall use a hand-operated electronic device while driving a vehicle on a highway unless,
- (a) before using the device by hand, the person safely drives the vehicle off the roadway and keeps the vehicle stationary while using the device; or
- (b) the device
- (i) is a cellular telephone or another electronic device that includes a telephone function, and
- (ii) is configured and equipped to allow hands-free use as a telephone and is used in a hands-free manner.
Exception
- 215.1(3) As an exception to subsection (2), a person may use a hand-operated electronic device by hand to call or send a message to a police force, fire department or ambulance service about an emergency.
Exception — police, fire and ambulance personnel
- 215.1(4) Subsection (2) does not apply to any of the following persons in relation to the use of a hand-operated electronic device in carrying out his or her duties:
- (a) a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Force or another police officer, police constable or constable;
- (b) a firefighter employed by a fire department;
- (c) an ambulance operator as defined in section 1 of The Emergency Medical Response and Stretcher Transportation Act.
The law includes fines for drivers of approximately $200.00.
January 30th – February 6, 2012
Total Calls for Service – 90
Break and Enter (Business and Residential) -2
Other Criminal Code (fail to attend court, breach of undertaking, breach of probation, Disturb Peace, Mischief Under) – 12
Sexual Assault – 1
Drugs (Possession of Marihuana) - 2
Impaired Driving (Care and Control)- 1
Highway Traffic Act Offences (charges & warnings) – 15
Fail to Stop or Remain after Accident. -3
Drive Disqualified -1
Liquor Control Act – 1
By-Laws – 1
Assist General Public (suspicious persons/vehicle, fingerprints, emergency hang-up) – 20
Other Police Activities (alarms, criminal record checks, assist other agencies, Lost / Found Property) – 31
January 31, 2012
Police received a call about another new phone scam. The person calls stating they are calling on behalf of MTS and want to give them a free alarm system. They represent an alarm company that MTS does not associate with. The person ended the call and contacted MTS. MTS advised they have no such promotion on at this time.
Police advise that when phone solicitors call either ask them to mail the information to you if you are interested in their product or service or hang up immediately. To cut down on some of these calls people can register their phone number on the National Do Not Call list at WWW.INNTE-DNCL.ca. It will eliminate some of these annoying telemarketers calls.
January 31, 2012
While on routine patrol officers observed a male driver that was known to the officer to be suspended. The vehicle was pulled over. It was confirmed the individual was suspended. Officer also observed a marihuana pipe in plain view in the vehicle while attending to the driver. The subject was arrested and found to be on court ordered conditions that he was breaching at the time of the vehicle stop. The individual was charged with Breach of Probation and a traffic offence for driving suspended. The vehicle was impounded for a minimum of 30 days. The accused appears in Morden Provincial Court at a later date.
February 1, 2012
While officers were on routine patrol on Colert Beach road at Lake Minnewasta they observed a barbed wire fence and poles to be damaged in field adjacent to the roadway. A vehicle had driven off road causing damage to the fence. The vehicle was gone. Further down the road officers found that a vehicle had gone over the edge of the road on the boat launch road. Extensive damage was caused to a large tree. Remnants of the car were left behind the scene. It also appeared someone pulled the vehicle out from this location. The accident remains under investigation and police would like to speak to the driver/owner of the damaged vehicle or the person that towed the vehicle out.
February 1, 2012
During the early evening hours police were called to an apartment complex in Morden by the property manager. There was a dispute over an individual that visits and causing a disturbance for other tenants. Police diffused the situation and the individual left the apartment complex. Later, a banning notice was served on the unauthorized individual preventing them from returning to the apartment complex.
February 3, 2012
Police received a call from a resident that they had just been awoken to someone pounding on their door. They thought it was a family member. They answered the door to an unknown intoxicated person. This individual then forced their way into the residence demanding liquor. The individual then walked outside to their unlocked vehicle and got in the vehicle. They departed the vehicle after a few moments then sat on the front step. The homeowner advised they were calling police. They individual took off. Police searched the area and were unable to locate the individual. From a description given police located the accused vehicle at a local bar. The individual was known to officers. Police attended his residence and found him inside. Another adult told him to go outside to speak with police so as not to wake everyone in the house. The individual was arrested and charged with Being Unlawfully in Dwelling, Trespass at Night and Tamper with Motor Vehicle. The individual appears in Morden Provincial Court at a later date.
February 4, 2012
During the early morning hours police received a disturbance call to a residence. Upon arrival police were told a guest at the home was asked to leave. He was escorted outside the residence. The guest was upset at having to leave and banged continuously on the door. The homeowner opened the door and found the door damaged. The accused fled. The door had recently been replaced. Police located the accused a few blocks away and he was arrested. Charged with Mischief under $5000 and will appear at a later date in Morden Provincial Court.
February 5, 2012
An off duty officer observed a suspicious person asleep in his running vehicle parked at Giant Tiger parking lot at approximately 4pm. Officers attended and woke up the driver. He showed signs of being impaired and subsequently. He provided breath samples that registered 190 milligrams of alcohol in his blood. More than twice the legal limit. The accused was charged with Care and Control of Motor Vehicle. The accused is a resident of the United States therefore was required to provide a cash deposit to ensure his attendance in court.
January 23rd – January 30th, 2012
Total Calls for Service – 78
Theft – 3
Fraud – 1
Other Criminal Code (fail to attend court, breach of undertaking, breach of probation) – 8
Highway Traffic Act Offences (charges & warnings) – 27
Traffic Accidents – 2
By-Laws – 3
Assist General Public (suspicious persons/vehicle, fingerprints, emergency hang-up) – 11
Other Police Activities (alarms, criminal record checks, assist other agencies, Lost / Found Property) – 23
January 26th, 2012
Police have an endorsed Warrant of Arrest for Cheryl SCOTT, last known address of Prince George, British Columbia. The warrant is for failing to attend court on Jan. 24th, 2012. Scott was originally charged with Impaired Driving, Drive Over .08 and Drive with an Invalid Licence on August 19th, 2011.
January 27th, 2012
Police have charged a 15 year old Morden youth with 4 counts of failing to comply with conditions of his Undertaking. The youth was originally charged for offences back in July and December of 2011 that included Break, Enter & Theft, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Theft under $5000.00 and 5 counts of Failing to Comply with an Undertaking. As a result of these charges, the youth was placed on an Undertaking issued by the courts with conditions that included an absolute curfew unless with his mother, attending school or in medical emergency, not to have contact with a certain youth, keep the peace and be of good behavior and attend school regularly. Police conducted curfew checks on the youth to find he was not home. As police were investigating another incident, they observed the youth walking down the street at 5:00am with two other individuals, one of which he was to have no contact with. As a result, the youth was arrested and charged with failing to comply with his undertaking. He was remanded into custody and remains at the Manitoba Youth Centre until his next court appearance.
January 27th, 2012
Police have arrested a 19 year Morden resident as an assist to the Winkler Police Service. The 19 year old was charged just this month as a result of a robbery in Morden. He was held in custody and released January 3rd, the next day, by the courts on a Recognizance. Since this time, the accused committed offences in Winkler and was subsequently arrested and turned over to the Winkler Police Service.
January 28th, 2012
Police received a call of an intoxicated male passed out in a stairwell of an apartment complex. Police attended and woke the suspect who originally gave a false name. When police advised they knew the individual whose name he gave, he then provided his real name. The 17 year old male youth was arrested and lodged in cells overnight until sober. He was released in the morning and charged with Consume Liquor under 18 years of age.
January 16th – January 23rd, 2012
Total Calls for Service – 92
Break & Enter (business) – 8
Theft – 1
Assaults – 1
Other Criminal Code (fail to attend court, breach of undertaking) – 7
Controlled Drugs & Substances – 1
Impaired Driving – 2
Highway Traffic Act Offences (charges & warnings) – 25
Traffic Accidents – 2
By-Laws – 3
Assist General Public (suspicious persons/vehicle, fingerprints, emergency hang-up) – 12
Other Police Activities (alarms, criminal record checks, assist other agencies, Lost / Found Property) – 30
January 16th, 2012
A 16 year old Morden youth is charged with one count of Fail to Appear for Identification Purposes. The youth was charged with one count of Break and Enter as well as one count of Theft of Motor Vehicle. The youth was to attend the Morden Police Service on December 20th to have his fingerprints taken, but failed to do so. He will be appearing in Morden Provincial Court in January.
January 19th, 2012
Police received a call from Boston Pizza advising that two patrons attended the lounge, ran up a bill totaling over $200.00, and then left without paying. The suspects then attended a licensed establishment in Morden and again, ran up a bill just over $25.00. The one suspect tried to pay for the bill using his credit card, but it was denied. The two suspects left again without paying. A description and name was given to police for one of the suspects. Later in the early morning hours, police had opportunity to observe a suspicious male running along a street in a residential area and confronted that person which turned out to be one of the suspects involved in the thefts from the businesses. The individual was arrested and transported to the Morden Police Service. The accused was currently on a Recognizance out of Alberta for a multitude of charges; some for Failing to Appear in Court. As a result of his previous record and outstanding charges, the 28 year old Morden resident was remanded into custody where he awaits his next court appearance. He is charged with 2 counts of Breach of Recognizance. The two outstanding bills were paid for by the accused’s lawyer before being remanded into custody.
January 21st, 2012
Received a call from a witness reporting a possible impaired driver in Morden. The vehicle was observed travelling east on Thornhill Street weaving in its lane. Police caught up to the vehicle and noted it weaving in its lane, crossing over the dividing line several times. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was noted to show signs of impairment. While speaking with the driver outside the vehicle, police noticed a large object inside his jacket pocket and seized a partial bottle of whiskey. He was arrested for impaired driving and subsequent breath samples were analyzed at 170mg%. The 45 year old Winkler resident is charged with Impaired Driving, Driving over .08, Breach of Recognizance and Have or Keep Liquor in an Unauthorized Place. The accused is currently on charge for a previous incident of Impaired Driving, Driver over .08, Breach of Probation, 2 counts of Carry Liquor in a Motor Vehicle, Fail to Attend Court, 2 counts of Utter Threats and 2 counts of Breach of Recognizance. He was remanded into custody and transported to the Winnipeg Remand Centre where he awaits his next court appearance.
January 22nd, 2012
Police are investigating a series of Break and Enters reported Sunday morning. The first call came from Morden Realty and Morden Agencies on Stephen Street. Suspects entered the business by smashing the front glass doors. Once inside, they also entered Henry Penner Financial by forcing their way through a door. Drawers were rummaged through but nothing appeared to be missing. Damages sustained were to the glass doors and wooden door frames of the businesses.
The next break in was reported at Floral Scents on Stephen Street. Suspects smashed the back glass door and entered the building. Once inside, culprits went to the cash registered and removed a small quantity of cash. Nothing else appeared to be missing.
Suspects then moved to Dykman Law Office on Stephen Street where they pried open a door to gain entry. The office was rummaged through but nothing appeared to be missing.
Police also received a report of an attempted break in to the Bean & Barley Bistro on Thornhill Street. Suspects attempted to enter the building through a door but were unsuccessful. Suspects then went to Pembina Valley Pets and were also unsuccessful in gaining entry.
The last business was BSI Insurance where the suspects smashed a window to gain entry. Inside, suspects attempted to open a safe but were unsuccessful. Nothing else appeared to be missing.
Police are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to call the Morden Police Service at 822-4900 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
January 9th – January 16th, 2012
Total Calls for Service – 75
Assaults – 1
Other Criminal Code (breach of undertaking, breach of conditional sentence order, mischief) – 5
Controlled Drugs & Substances – 1
Highway Traffic Act Offences (charges & warnings) – 16
Traffic Accidents – 3
By-Laws – 4
Assist General Public (suspicious persons/vehicle, domestic dispute) – 18
Other Police Activities (alarms, criminal record checks, assist other agencies, Lost / Found Property) – 27
January 3rd, 2012
A third individual has been charged as a result of a robbery that took place January 2nd in Morden. A 16 year old male youth from Morden is charged with Robbery, Mischief Under $5000, Trespassing at Night and Minor in Beverage Room. The incident began with the victim and three suspects meeting at a licensed establishment. Later, the victim wanted to purchase some marihuana and was taken to an area outside. At this time, the suspects demanded money but the victim stated he did not have any. The victim then suggested he could get some from the ATM. The victim was apparently struck in the leg with an object during this exchange of words. Once at the ATM, the victim was able to dial 911 and when the suspects realized this, they fled on foot. The 16 year old will be appearing in Morden Provincial Court in January.
January 9th, 2012
A vehicle parked on a driveway on 12th Street in Morden had the passenger’s side window smashed out. Cause of damage is unknown. Nothing was taken from inside the vehicle.
January 10th, 2012
Report of a vehicle window smashed while parked on a driveway on Gilmour Street in Morden. The driver’s side window was shattered. Possibility of a BB or pellet gun used to cause the damage. Nothing was taken from inside the vehicle.
January 10th, 2012
Another vehicle window reported damaged on Nelson Street in Morden. A rear window was smashed out of a vehicle parked on a driveway. Object used to cause the damage is unknown. Police canvassed the area for further damage to vehicles and observed a fourth vehicle parked on Gilmour Street with the driver’s side window smashed. Damage again appeared to be caused by a smaller object such as BB or pellet and nothing taken from inside the vehicle.
January 12th, 2012
Received a report of an assault that occurred at a workplace. Two workers had been joking around which eventually led to pushing. One of the workers ended up punching the other several times, resulting in a cut over the person’s eye and a bloody nose. A meeting was held the next day between a Supervisor and the two workers. The situation was dealt with and both parties did not wish to pursue charges.
January 12th, 2012
The Morden Police Service and Lions Club of Morden have once again teamed up to offer the Child Identification Program within the schools. The Lions Club purchase identification packages that include a booklet, fingerprint ink and information, where children’s fingerprints can be obtained and kept on file at home. Members of the Morden Police Service and Lions Club took a day to attend all Kindergarten classes in Morden and fingerprint all students. The packages go home to the parents to be kept in a safe place. This is the 7th year that this program has been held which targets all school-age students.
January 14th, 2012
Police were called to a residence in Morden regarding a property dispute. The couple had been separated as a result of a recent domestic dispute. Police were able to mediate the situation. No assaults or threats had occurred.
January 15th, 2012
Received a call of two unlocked vehicles that were entered while parked at a residence on 7th Street in Morden. The vehicles were rummaged through but nothing appeared to be missing or damaged.
December 26th – January 2nd, 2012
Total Calls for Service – 64
Robbery – 1
Theft under $5000.00 – 1
Have Stolen Property – 1
Offensive Weapons – 1
Assaults – 3
Other Sexual Offences – 1
Other Criminal Code (trespass at night, mischief, fail to attend court) – 9
Controlled Drugs & Substances – 4
Impaired Driving – 2
Highway Traffic Act Offences (charges & warnings) – 8
Traffic Accidents – 1
Assist General Public (suspicious persons/vehicle, missing persons) – 13
Other Police Activities (alarms, criminal record checks, assist other agencies, Lost / Found Property) – 19
December 27th, 2011
Police have two unendorsed Warrants for Arrest for two separate individuals. The first warrant is for Glen Ray Cowan of Brandon, Manitoba for failing to attend court on December 20th, 2011. Cowan was initially arrested May 5th, 2011 and charged with several Highway Traffic Act charges including Drive without Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Drive without Driver’s Liability Insurance, Drive while Disqualified, Use Defaced/Altered Validation Sticker, Make False Statement as well as Obstruct a Peace Officer under the Criminal Code.
The second warrant is for Jason Jackson Rivard of Winnipeg, Manitoba for failing to attend court on December 20th, 2011. Rivard was originally arrested October 26th, 2011 and charged with Driving a Motor Vehicle while Prohibited under the Criminal Code. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these two individuals is asked to call the Morden Police Service at 822-4900 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
December 28th, 2011
Police have arrested and charged a 23 year old Winnipeg resident with Driving over .08, Driving Impaired and Drive Motor Vehicle without a license. Officers noted a vehicle that appeared to be speeding and trying to evade police. Police noted the vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign when passing through an intersection and continued to try and lose police, turning down several different streets before pulling into a private driveway. Police pulled in behind the vehicle and observed the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle in the driver’s seat. The driver was unable to produce a license and stated that he did not have one. An odor of liquor was detected on the driver’s breath along with showing other signs of impairment. He was arrested for Impaired Driving and subsequent tests resulted in readings of 190mg%. He will be appearing in Morden Provincial Court in January 2012.
December 28th, 2011
At approximately 5:00pm this date, police received a call of a vehicle that narrowly missed hitting a woman pushing a stroller with a young child on 19th Street in Morden. The vehicle passed by and then brushed up against the curb before turning into a parking lot. Police attended and spoke with the driver of the vehicle who showed signs of impairment. He was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Morden Police Service. Subsequent tests on the Datamaster resulted in readings of 150mg%. The 46 year old Morden resident is charged with Driving over .08 and Driving Impaired. He will be appearing in Morden Provincial Court in January 2012.
January 1st, 2012
Police received a 911 call to a resident with a complaint of an individual that was out of control. Police attended to find three individuals in the kitchen. One of the individuals appeared to be very agitated and angry and showed signs of being very intoxicated. It was determined that the accused and his mother got into an argument and the accused pushed his mother. A second person stepped in and was also assaulted and thrown down on a bed. The 31 year old Morden resident was arrested and charged with one count of Assault. He was released on a Recognizance with conditions and will be appearing in Morden Provincial Court in January 2012.
January 2nd, 2012
Police are investigating a report of a robbery that took place January 2nd. Around 1:00am, a 911 call was received requesting police attend to a location on 7th street in Morden. Police attended and spoke with the victim who indicated he was robbed by three males at an ATM. He advised that no money was given up but he was struck in the leg with an object wielded by one of the suspects. The incident began with the victim and three suspects meeting at a licensed establishment. Later, the victim wanted to purchase some marihuana and was taken to an area outside. At this time, the suspects demanded money but the victim stated he did not have any. The victim then suggested he could get some from the ATM. The victim was apparently struck in the leg with an object during this exchange of words. Once at the ATM, the victim was able to dial 911 and when the suspects realized this, they fled on foot. A description of the individuals was obtained and PSD Chase was deployed. The suspects were tracked through back yards and the weapon used during the robbery was eventually recovered by police. The victim’s story was confirmed as to where the suspects had been and where they ran from the scene. Police tracked and apprehended a 19 year old Morden resident. He is charged with one count of Robbery, one count of Mischief Under $5000.00, one count of Trespass at Night and two counts of Breach of Probation. This individual was remanded into custody and will appear in Morden Provincial Court January 3rd. The second suspect, an 18 year old Morden resident, is charged with one count of Robbery, one count of Mischief under $5000.00, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Trespass at Night. He will also be appearing in Morden Provincial Court January 3rd. Police are continuing their investigation with more arrests and charges expected.