Weyburn Police Service had 119 calls for service during the period of Mar. 31 to Apr. 7. Police attended a call on Apr.
Weyburn Police Service had 119 calls for service during the period of Mar. 31 to Apr. 7.
Police attended a call on Apr. 1, involving a 53-year-old local male who was found to be in possession of a cat when he was prohibited by the law not to possess any animal.
Police attended to speak with the male about the incident and while there, the male assaulted the officer while in execution of his duty. Subsequently, the male was charged with assault and disobeying a provincial court order not to possess or have the custody or control of any animal.
Police attended the 200 block of Fifth Avenue NE in regard to a female yelling from and driving a motor vehicle on Apr. 5. A traffic stop revealed a 21-year-old female was intoxicated. Consequently, she was arrested and charged for driving while impaired and over .08.
On general patrol, police came across two males in a fight on the 10 block of First Avenue South on Apr. 7. As a result, two local males in their twenties were charged under Weyburn's public fighting bylaw.
Police attended the 500 block of Sims Avenue in regard to a domestic dispute between a 22-year-old female and a 22-year-old male. Parties were separated. Alcohol was a factor. The incident resulted in no charges.
Police attended a domestic dispute on the 500 block of Fifth Avenue N on Apr. 5, and calmed the situation. Parties involved were offered referrals for counseling and they will be seeking help for their problems.
Police received a call to attend the 1700 block of Eaglesham Avenue in regard to a driver slumped over the wheel on a motor vehicle that was stationary in the middle of the street on Apr. 5. Police located a 34-year-old intoxicated male. He was arrested for impaired care and control of a motor vehicle and charged for this and also refusal to provide breath samples.
Police attended a call for service on South Hill where an intoxicated female was removed from a residence on Apr. 7. She was lodged in police cells for her own safety.
A 35-year-old Ontario male was arrested and charged with care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired and refusal to provide a breath test on Apr. 5.
Police received a complaint on Apr. 4 about a youth skateboarding on private property. He was cautioned and advised that he could be charged $50 under a city bylaw, which states no person shall ride a skateboard on any street or sidewalk in the downtown area, namely between Government Road and Fourth Street and between Railway Avenue and Coteau Avenue.
Wednesday, April 10, marks Weyburn's Pink Walk against bullying. The city police would like to remind citizens that Bylaw 2006-3084 is a bylaw to regulate bullying and public fighting in the City of Weyburn. Under this city bylaw, bullying can happen through written or electronic communication as well as by physical fighting.
