A two vehicle accident north of the Estevan Comprehensive School that resulted in one vehicle rolling into a ditch fortunately did not result in any major injuries to any of the three people who were involved.
Estevan Police Service (EPS) members reported that a vehicle travelling east on a grid road during daylight hours on Thursday, Sept. 6, collided with a southbound vehicle. The impact forced the southbound vehicle toward the southeast ditch where it struck a roadside ridge and rolled.
The eastbound vehicle also spun off the road, ending up in the same ditch.
A nine-year-old passenger in the southbound vehicle was not seriously hurt, nor were the two drivers of the vehicles. All walked away from the event with only minor cuts and scrapes. They were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for further examination before being released.
The incident remains under investigation and charges against the driver of the eastbound vehicle are pending.
During that same day shift, EPS members were called to a local business in response to a report of a disturbance that involved a person who had been dismissed from the premises the previous day. The man had returned and started to cause problems again, refusing to leave the property. Police spoke with the man and he was sent on his way so no further action was required.
On the night of Sept. 7, EPS members were called to the local skate park in response to a report of young people drinking beer on the site. Police did not find any alcohol in the area.
A strong odour of propane that was noted at a local convenience store resulted in the attendance of EPS members plus members of Estevan Fire Rescue Services who discovered a propane tank on the premises that was faulty and leaking. Fire Rescue Services personnel removed and then disposed of the tank.
Two men who were drinking beer in the pool area of a local hotel were spoken to by police. The two men, aged 19 and 21, were warned about possible charges but no further police action was required.
An alleged sexual assault that occurred at a residence on the north side of the city resulted in a young woman being taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for examination while police established an investigation into the incident.
Police were next informed that two young people had been observed harassing an animal in the 1800 block of Dieppe Crescent on the night of Sept. 7. When police arrived, they discovered the animal in question was a dead rat. The young people were spoken to and sent on their way.
A domestic disturbance in the Royal Heights area of the city resulted in police attendance and the departure of one of the quarrelling parties which restored the peace with no further police action required.
EPS members then received a call from a local restaurant regarding the non-payment of a meal and/or beverage tab. A 21-year-old man was located in the establishment by police and he paid the bill, so no further policing action was required.
A fight that had broken out in the parking lot of a local convenience store resulted in police attending the scene. When they arrived, police found a 21-year-old male on the ground. The subject was conscious, but he was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital for medical treatment and an investigation into the incident is underway.
A male driver was then stopped by police due to his erratic driving actions. The 55-year-old was arrested and charged with impaired driving. He now has an Oct. 22 court date.
The next call to police involved the sighting of a man lying on the ground near a local service station. When police arrived, they found a 49-year-old man in an extremely intoxicated condition. He was lodged in cells until sober.
The next call to police was a 911 response call to a local hotel where a nude woman was reported running down the hall frantically screaming for help. When EPS members arrived and spoke to the woman, she stated she did not require police assistance, adding that she had been in an argument with her boyfriend but did not wish to file a complaint or submit a report.
Police next attended to the 1500 block of Wahlmeier Drive in response to a noise complaint. When they arrived, they discovered a large party in progress so the young person who was a resident in the home was advised to have the guests leave. If they did not, a charge under the city's noise bylaw could be levied against her.
The next call to police involved a case of mistaken identity.
The caller reported that while he was parked at a local fast food restaurant, a younger man got into his vehicle and started to give him directions to a nearby mobile home court. The younger man soon realized that he was talking to the wrong person, so he got out of the vehicle and fled the scene. The caller felt that perhaps the intention of the action was supposed to lead to an illegal exchange so he wanted to alert police about the activity. Police made a search for the young man but were not successful.
On Sept. 8, EPS members were informed that a vehicle had been taken without the owner's consent. Police were able to locate the person who had the vehicle and it was returned to the owner.
A report of suspicious behaviour was reported to police on Sept. 8. A group of young people had been spotted hurriedly leaving the playground area of Pleasantdale School. When police arrived they discovered some cardboard had been lit on fire in the school's gazebo. Fire Rescue Services personnel were called to the scene to ensure the fire was extinguished properly and the matter was placed under investigation. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact EPS at 634-4767.
Police found themselves responding to a number of noise complaints during the night of Sept. 8. All resulted in warnings being issued.
A domestic dispute at a residence on Petterson Drive resulted in police intervention. Neither of the subjects involved cared to lay charges, so after a discussion with police, the matter was seen to be resolved.
A call from a local restaurant regarding a fight in progress resulted in police attending the scene. Two men were involved in the fracas and one was taken to hospital for examination. After he was cleared medically he was held in cells until sober.
The next stop for police was to the 300 block of Perkins Street in response to an assault. When they arrived police discovered the victim did not wish to proceed with charges against the assailant, so the matter required no further policing action.
Police next responded to a call regarding a fight at a local hotel. EPS members spoke to one of the men involved and he told them that some people in the lounge area of the hotel had been bothering his girlfriend and when he had stepped up to defend her, four men had jumped him, thus leading to the fight. The matter remains under investigation.
Three young men were stopped by police on the night of Sept. 8. The men, who were walking at the time, were found to be in possession of alcohol and so a 20-year-old was issued a ticket for having open alcohol in a public place.
On the night of Sept. 9, a young person was spotted throwing matches into a garbage bin behind the Estevan Shoppers Mall. The young person was spoken to by police who then inspected the garbage bins to ensure that no damage had been caused and no fire had been started. The youth was further warned of the potential consequences of his actions.
A suspicious person was reported in the 1100 block of First Street, but when police attended the area they were unable to locate anyone matching the description they had been given.
During the course of the week, EPS members reported that they were required to respond to a number of false alarm calls regarding security systems in local residences and businesses.
