The Regina Police Service would like to advise the public of a computer virus that has attacked local businesses in recent months. The type of virus, commonly called “ransomware”, works by encrypting files on the user’s computer system and then holding them hostage until the user pays a fee to have the files decrypted. This…
On Friday October 21st, 2016, a number of members of the Regina Police Service will be walking the beat in North Central Regina. Calling it “Community Cop Day”, the Regina Police Service wants to show it is committed to the safety of this neighbourhood and responsive to the concerns of the residents. Many individuals and…
The Regina Police Service is asking Regina residents to keep a watchful eye on their property or place of residence. We have had several reported instances of mailbox thefts in apartment buildings lately. The thief will be looking for anything with your name and banking information on it. Here are a few ways to try…
Occupants of a Regina downtown building have been advised that they can return to business after an evacuation earlier today following an apparent gas leak in an alley on the 1800 block of Hamilton. At approximately 10:12 a.m., October 18, 2016, Regina Police Service, Regina Fire and Protective Services, and other emergency responders were dispatched…
On October 18, 2016, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police were dispatched to the Pasqua Hospital for the report of a firearms offence. A 34 year-old male walked into hospital with injuries consistent with a firearm discharge. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening. At this early stage of investigation, the events surrounding this…
At approximately 3:00pm on October 17, 2016, police members executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1400 block of Cameron Street. Located in the residence was a stolen firearm and illegal drugs. Forty year old Lyal ANAQUOD (DOB:1975-12-08) is charged with: CC 91(1) UNAUTHORIZED POSS OF A FIREARM CDSA 5(2) POSS OF A…
One Regina school, Seven Stones Community School, was in Secure the Building mode this afternoon while police investigated an incident nearby. At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016, police were called to a residence in the 1000 block of McTavish Street. A witness reported a firearm at the residence. Since the incident took…
At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016, police were called to a residence in the 1000 block of McTavish Street. A witness reported a firearm at the residence. As a result, a nearby elementary school in the area was placed in “Secure the Building” as a precaution and School Boards advised. This incident…
On Sunday, October 16th, 2016, at approximately 11:55 p.m. police were dispatched to a robbery at a restaurant located on the 400 block of Broad Street North. Information received was that two males armed with a gun robbed the restaurant and fled with cash. Officers attended to the restaurant and surrounded the area searching it for…
On October 14, 2016, at 5:53 a.m., police in the area of Albert Street and 4th Avenue attended to a motor vehicle accident. A northbound car had proceeded through the red light and collided with a westbound truck in the intersection of Albert Street and 4th Avenue. The driver, a 30 year-old male, and…
