Over 250 calls kept RCMP busy in January

Traffic-related incidents, property crimes and reports of suspicious activity kept Vermilion RCMP busy in January.

They answered 273 calls for service in the first month of the year.

Police responded to 116 traffic or vehicle complaints. Meanwhile, they also investigated 43 property crimes and 14 crimes against people. Furthermore, officers attended 24 traffic collisions and three reports of suspicious persons or vehicles.

Of the 43 property crimes, 12 were mischief-related, five were break-ins, and 12 were thefts. Police also investigated six fraud cases and three stolen vehicles.

RCMP received 11 calls about spousal abuse. Additionally, they also responded to five mental health concerns.

Officers laid 54 charges in January, 19 were criminal charges, 31 were provincial offences, and four were drug-related.

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