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November 2009 News Releases

Released November 26, 2009

REGINA POLICE SERVICE PLANS FOR GREY CUP GAME DAY

The Regina Police Service has an operational plan for Grey Cup Game Day on Sunday, November 29, 2009. The objective of the plan is public safety and maintaining safe flow of traffic before, during and after the game. Even though the venue for this event is Calgary, Alberta, the Regina Police Service expects that the Regina public will celebrate their team and the Service’s goal is to help people celebrate in a safe environment here in our city. The Regina Police Service encourages people to enjoy themselves, to be respectful of others and to make good choices.

On Game Day, November 29th, the Regina Police Service will have additional police officers on duty during and after the game to establish a friendly presence and to help manage large gatherings and a heavier-than-normal volume of traffic on Regina streets. Police are asking for the public’s cooperation in a number of areas:

1) Fans are being asked not to over-consume alcohol and are reminded that consuming liquor in a public place is against the law. Police will be taking action against public intoxication and any criminal activity. Police will be visiting game-day venues to encourage patrons to conduct themselves in a law-abiding manner.

2) Plan a safe ride home. Do not drink and drive. If you are hosting a Grey Cup party, be a responsible host and help your guests plan a safe ride home.

3) In areas where there may a significant number of pedestrians, police will be on hand to ensure the safety of all users of the roadway.

4) Police will be striving, at all times, to keep main roadways clear for emergency vehicles and, during and after the game, will closely monitor traffic flow and share information with the Regina Fire Department, EMS and the City to ensure effective dispatch and choice of routes for emergency or city vehicles.

Saskatchewan Roughrider fans have the reputation of being the best fans in the country. The Regina Police Service is encouraging football fans to celebrate in a responsible manner. We can be proud of our team’s performance…let’s ensure that our team can be proud of its fans, too.


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Released November 10, 2009

MALE CHARGED AFTER STABBING INCIDENT

The Regina Police Service is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred at the intersection of Pasqua Street and Sherwood Drive.

On November 9, 2009, at approximately 4:56 pm police responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and car. Preliminary investigation indicates that the car was driving northbound on Pasqua Street and was attempting to turn westbound onto Sherwood Drive. While making the turn, the car was struck on the passenger side by a motorcycle driving southbound on Pasqua Street. The driver of the motorcycle, a 19 year-old male, was deceased at the scene. The driver of the car, an 18 year-old female, was not injured. Police have notified the next-of-kin of the deceased; however, the name of the deceased will not be released at this time. No charges have been laid in this incident.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this event, or who may have information that could assist in this investigation, to contact the Regina Police Service at 777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. The investigation into this matter is continuing.

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Released November 9, 2009

POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

A 27 year-old male has been charged in connection with a weapons call on Sunday, November 8, 2009.

At approximately 12:05 am on Sunday, November 8, 2009, police responded to a weapons call in the 1300 block of Montague Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 27 year-old male was waving a firearm and threatening people within the residence. At approximately 12:15 am, a Regina Police Service member discharged their firearm. A 27 year-old male was transported to hospital in serious condition.

Twenty-seven year-old Leonard Shawn SYLVESTRE, DOB: 1982-09-17, of Regina, is charged with 4 counts of Assault with a Weapon [267 CC], 2 counts of Threatening [264.1 (1) (a) CC], 4 counts of Pointing a Weapon [87 CC], Tampering with a Serial Number [108(1) (b) CC], Unauthorized Possession of Firearm [91 CC], Weapons Dangerous [88 CC], Careless Use of Firearm [86 (1) CC], Carry Concealed Weapon [90 CC], and Unlawfully in Dwelling [349(1) CC]. SYLVESTRE has been remanded and remains in hospital in stable condition.


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Released November 2, 2009

MALE CHARGED AFTER STABBING INCIDENT

An 18 year-old male made his first court appearance today after a stabbing incident which occurred on November 1, 2009.

Regina Police Service responded to a weapons call at a residence in the 1400 block of Retallack Street at approximately midnight on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Preliminary investigation indicated that a confrontation occurred outside the residence where a 17 year-old male was stabbed. The 17 year-old was transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Eighteen year-old Michael Arnold Douglas GERVAIS (DOB: 1990/11/19) was arrested without incident and charged with Aggravated Assault [CC 268(1)]. GERVAIS made his first court appearance on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 9:30 am.


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