The Weyburn Police Service attended to a residence to speak with a 29-year-old man regarding erratic and threatening behaviour on Saturday, and the incident turned into a standoff with the police.
The Weyburn Police Service attended to a residence to speak with a 29-year-old man regarding erratic and threatening behaviour on Saturday, and the incident turned into a standoff with the police.
As the member was speaking to the subject, he brandished what appeared to be a high powered rifle. The subject had earlier indicated that he wished to die by "suicide by police". The member quickly withdrew from the situation.
The residence and perimeter was secured with the assistance of the Weyburn, Milestone, Fillmore, Avonlea and Regina RCMP. The Regina RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) was activated.
Prior to ERT arriving the man called the Weyburn police and after speaking with a Weyburn police crisis negotiator agreed to turn himself in. He was arrested without further incident.
A 29 year old local male is currently in custody facing a charge of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges could be laid.
Due to the semi-isolated location of the residence no neighbouring houses or people were in immediate danger.
Milestone RCMP were called to a vehicle/pedestrian accident on Highway 39 approximately two miles south of Milestone on Saturday evening. A south-bound semi tractor unit struck a lone male that was walking south in the southbound driving lane. The 30-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the semi unit was not hurt. RCMP members from Avonlea and Milestone were on scene as well as an accident reconstruction officer. The name of the deceased is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin. The investigation is continuing.
During the week of Aug. 22-28, Weyburn police members attended 95 calls for service. Many were alcohol related, there were assault and firearm-related complaints attended. Members of the public are reminded that children will be returning to school. Please exercise proper care and attention in school zones and obey school safety patrols.
Police were called to investigate a theft from a vehicle on Friday; stolen was a sub box and amp. The matter is under investigation.
Police were called to investigate an assault on Friday. A local Weyburn youth was later located and charged. No injuries were reported.
Police were called to investigate a break and enter to a local residence on Saturday, where cash and jewelry was taken. The matter is under investigation.
Police were called to a complaint of assault on Saturday, and the matter is under investigation.
Police were called to investigate a complaint of threats on Aug. 22, and the matter was resolved without incident.
Police were called on Aug. 22 to investigate a break and enter to a storage facility. The matter is under investigation.
Police were called to investigate a minor hit-and-run accident. The matter is under investigation.
Police were called to investigate a complaint of a stolen motor vehicle. The vehicle was later located. The matter is under investigation.
Police were called to investigate the theft and fraudulent use of a bank card on Aug. 23. The matter is under investigation.
Police were called to investigate a Nigerian Fraud scam. Once again residents are reminded not to send money to these types of requests.
Police were called to investigate a complaint of damage to a local business on Aug. 23. A Weyburn male was later arrested and charged.
Police were called to a vehicle fire at a local business on Aug. 24. The matter is under investigation.
Police were called to investigate a complaint of telephone harassment on Aug. 25. The matter was resolved.
Police were called to a disturbance at a local bar. One male was arrested and lodged in cells till sober.
Police were called to a domestic dispute in the city on Sunday. The matter was resolved without further incident.
