After charging a man with assault last week for punching a woman several times, police have charged him again for assaulting a youth.
Ponoka RCMP reported last week they were searching for Bret David Shimwell in relation to a Feb. 20 assault on a woman at her home on Range Road 250. The man was found and charged with assault, breach of five conditions and then brought in front of a justice of the peace where he was released on a no cash recognizance.
Six days after the first event, police were again called to the residence Thursday, Feb. 26 as Shimwell allegedly assaulted a youth in the home.
He was again charged with assault and failing to comply on a specified condition and was brought before a justice of the peace where he was again released on a cash recognizance.
Wintry driving conditions
Police and members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit were kept busy Monday, March 2 after blowing snow caused hazardous driving conditions.
One call related to a collision west of Ponoka on Highway 53 where a westbound vehicle lost control and hit the guardrail over a bridge. The vehicle subsequently bounced and an eastbound vehicle collided with the passenger side of the car.
Highway 53 was closed for approximately one hour and it is believed there were minor injuries in the incident.
Police charge Bashaw man with theft
Steeling electronic items from a downtown electronics store Monday, Feb. 23 was a bad idea for a 65-year-old Bashaw man who was identified by police and charged with theft.
Police are still looking for a woman who was with him at the time of the theft. Among items stolen were software, video games and a remote control helicopter.
Speedster loses car
After stopping a Saskatchewan woman on Highway 2 Feb. 25 for speeding, investigators impounded her vehicle as she had no registration or insurance.
The woman was stopped while travelling at 130 km/h on Highway 2.
Employee punches boss
Police have charged a 19-year-old Ponoka teenager with assault after punching his manager in the face at a local fast food restaurant Feb. 27.
Witnesses state the manager asked the employee to do some work and a small argument broke out with the employee eventually becoming angry and physical.
Wanted man takes a nap on the highway
A man with several warrants for his arrest was found by police taking a nap in his car last week.
He was found in a silver Chevy Impala at the Highway 2A and Highway 53 intersection. After providing a false name, he also faces a charge of obstructing a peace officer.
Looking for stolen Tractor
Ponoka RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 2012 John Deere Tractor, Model 7330 that went missing between Friday Feb. 27 and Monday March 3 from a business in the Southwest Industrial Park.
Parent and coach fight over referee call
Police were called to the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex Feb. 28 at 2:48 p.m. after a coach and a parent got into a fight.
It is believed the fight started as a result of someone not liking how a referee’s call was made and how it affected the player or team. The matter is still under investigation.
Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit received 85 calls for service last week.
If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.