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Local men charged for theft from vehicles

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of April 25 to May 1: *On May 1, after receiving a call regarding a vehicle that had struck a tree on Second Street, police attended and arrested a Weyburn male for impaired driving.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of April 25 to May 1:

*On May 1, after receiving a call regarding a vehicle that had struck a tree on Second Street, police attended and arrested a Weyburn male for impaired driving. He will be facing that and a charge for refusing a breath test in provincial court this month.

*On April 30, police were called to a dispute over the ownership of an animal and a possible assault. The matter is under investigation.

*Police received several calls during the power outage in the city, including alarms, assisting residents of a nursing home and traffic issues caused by the wind.

*On April 29, after receiving a tip regarding two suspicious males looking through vehicles, police arrested two local males and have charged them with several counts of theft. They will be appearing in court this month.

*On April 28, police received a complaint of an alleged sexual assault. This matter is currently under investigation.

*Police were called to two homes in the city to investigate reports of thefts from motor vehicles. In each case small amounts of change were removed from the vehicles. Residents are again reminded to make certain that unoccupied vehicles are locked and personal property is removed.

*On April 27, police were called to a local restaurant to a report of a fight in progress. The matter was resolved without further incident.

*Police were called to a local residence to a report of youths being unlawfully in that residence. Due to their age, the youths were turned over to their parents.

*Police were called to a dispute between a male and female over property. The matter was mediated.

*Police were called to check on a truck driver who appeared to be injured. The truck driver was spoken to and arrangements were made for his wellbeing.

*Police were called to deal with a noise complaint at a local trailer court. The matter was resolved without incident.

*On April 25, police attended a local residence regarding a complaint of a domestic dispute between brothers. The matter was resolved without incident.

*Police were called to investigate an alleged assault in which the victim reported she was assaulted by her boyfriend. The matter is under investigation.

*Members of the Weyburn Police Service dealt with 129 occurrences during this reporting period, many of them alcohol related. Several calls were taken in regards to adverse weather conditions and the power failure that resulted.

Residents and parents are reminded that bicycle riders are required by law to follow all rules of the road. Police encourage helmet and light use among cyclists.