Estevan Police Service members handled an interesting mix of incidents on Jan. 30 according to information released from their shift report.
During one routine vehicle check, police noted a strong marijuana fragrance coming from the vehicle's interior. A couple of men, aged 18 and 19 who were occupants of the vehicle were arrested and charged with being in possession of 5.8 grams of the controlled substance along with some paraphernalia. They now have a March 4 court date.
A short time later, a 36-year-old man was arrested for being intoxicated in public. He drew the attention of police after he made several 911 calls in an attempt to contact his wife since he was afraid she was going to be angry with him for not phoning earlier. Police may have been able to impress upon him that not knowing a wife's phone number did not constitute a reason to phone the emergency response dispatchers. The man was released later after regaining sobriety and hopefully, his wife's phone number.
A vehicle being driven by a 32-year-old man was stopped due to his erratic driving action. The smell of alcohol was evident so the driver was given a roadside breathalyzer exam and was subsequently issued a 24-hour driving suspension.
On that same shift, police noted a 16-year-old male doing power turns on an icy road. He was charged with driving without due care and attention.
In other policing activity, a response was made to a 911 call regarding a female owner of a residence who required assistance in an ongoing dispute with her tenants. EPS members provided some mediation services for the discussion and the matter was eventually resolved without any further police action required.
A truck that had been marred by a sharp object was the focus on a call to EPS on the night of Jan. 30. Numerous derogatory comments were scratched into the surface of the vehicle.
Police were also asked to look into an incident regarding the theft of a purse from a vehicle that had been parked in the central part of the city.
A disturbance at a lounge in the northeast area of the city resulted in police response, but the people who had been engaged in the incident had departed prior to police arrival.
A report of a man attempting to gain entry into a residence in the south central part of the city was received by EPS. When they arrived they discovered the man had left the scene.
A 35-year-old Alberta man was arrested for being in breach of court ordered conditions. He was released after being charged for the breaching of the previous conditions as well as for being in violation of the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act.
A dispute between two women and a man resulted in EPS members being dispatched to the south central area of the city. The matter was resolved with no charges being laid.
A report of a domestic dispute in the southwest area of the city resulted in police attending the scene. A man and woman who were residents there were arguing, with alcohol being a factor. The 24-year-old female was arrested and lodged in cells until sober.
A 34-year-old Estevan man was arrested for driving while disqualified. He was later released, but only after he was given a 24-hour driving suspension.
A 52-year-old man who was located passed out in the lobby of a hotel in the east central area of the city was arrested and lodged in cells until sober.
A loud argument that broke out in a hotel in the west central part of the city attracted police attention. Two men were located in one of the rooms and there was evidence of an altercation. Both were warned about their action, but no further policing activity was required.
The staff at a hotel in the north central part of the city requested police assistance regarding several loud people. Police attended the scene and spoke to a man and a woman. The matter was resolved when the man returned to his hotel room while the woman was transported to a local residence at her request.
On Feb. 1, police spotted a man driving a vehicle in the city, who they recognized as a person wanted by authorities. When they attempted to stop him, the Estevan resident fled from the vehicle. After a short chase on foot, the man was apprehended and placed in custody. He faces numerous charges from local police as well as being wanted on outstanding warrants.
During a Feb. 1 day shift, EPS members seized a large volume of cocaine as a result of their ongoing investigation. The street value of the drugs was estimated to be about $100,000. The matter remains under investigation and further information will be released as it becomes available.
During that evening's shift, EPS members attempted to check out a vehicle that had just left a parking lot at a local business. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop for police, but after they followed it for several blocks, the 60-year-old driver, an Estevan resident, did stop and he was arrested and charged with impaired driving and for refusing to provide a breath sample. He has a late March court date.
Later that same evening, EPS members checked another vehicle and found a small amount of marijuana in the possession of a 24-year-old British Columbia man. He was charged with being in possession of a controlled substance before being released on bail, with a scheduled court appearance.
