One person charged for mischief and breaching conditions

A report for a missing person during the March 16 day shift resulted in several charges.

Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) received a call regarding a missing female early during the shift. She was located by police several hours later.

As a result of the investigation into her whereabouts, the female is now facing two charges of public mischief for misleading a police officer, and two charges of failing to comply with a probation order.

She was lodged in cells and was remanded to appear in court March 18.

In other recent police news, officers received a complaint regarding a criminal harassment matter during the March 11 day shift. Statements were taken, and the subject of the complaint was located, advised of the allegations and warned to stop.

Police received a call from the Carlyle detachment of the RCMP during the March 11 night shift. A person was concerned about the welfare of an Estevan resident. Police spoke with the Estevan resident and the matter was resolved.

Members attended to a local liquor establishment for a report of a patron refusing to pay their bill. The patron paid and left prior to police arriving. Police spoke to the individual near his hotel and warned him of his behaviour.

Police observed fireworks being discharged near a south end residence. The homeowner was spoken to and warned of the bylaw.

Officers were called about a suspicious vehicle in south Estevan. The vehicle was located and the occupants were spoken to. Nothing criminal was occurring.

Police have received parking complaints from the downtown area. Motorists are asked to be mindful of parking areas as well as the time limits that are posted. Tickets will be issued for offending vehicles.

Members received a call of an erratic driver. The vehicle was located, and the driver was spoken to and advised of the complaint.

Police received a criminal harassment complaint during the March 12 night shift. The matter is still under investigation.

Members received a request for a welfare check from another government agency. Police attended to check on the individual and learned that the individual had decided to get services elsewhere.

Officers responded to two different requests for welfare checks on local residents during the March 13 day shift. Both people were located in their homes and were not in any distress.

A hit and run occurred in a local parking lot. The matter is still under investigation.

Police received a call during the March 13 night shift regarding to a harassment that was taking place. The matter remains under investigation.

Officers were called to a north end business for a male who was refusing to leave a liquor establishment. Upon arrival the intoxicated male was located in the parking lot. A check of his name revealed that he was on conditions not to consume alcohol. He was arrested for breaching his conditions and lodged in cells until sober.

Members located a male walking on 47 north by the bypass just after 4 a.m. He was given a ride back to his apartment.

Police were called to a parking lot along 13th Avenue during the March 14 night shift for a domestic dispute. Both were separated and one party was assisted in retrieving personal items from a residence, then taken to an alternate location. Police had no further dealings with the pair.

Officers were called to a disturbance in the 700-block of Fifth Street. An intoxicated male was arrested and lodged in cells for the night.

Police arrested a male for refusing a breath demand during a traffic stop. He was lodged in cells and was released later in the day with charges for refusing the breath demand. The vehicle he was driving was seized and impounded.

Officers responded to a break and enter in the Willow Park Greens area during the March 15 day shift. The matter is still under investigation.

Members received several complaints of hit and run accidents in the city.

The EPS received a complaint of a theft of fuel from a local gas bar. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and returned to pay for the fuel.

Police were parked near a local licensed premise during the March 15 night shift when an officer observed a person purchase alcohol, and then give it to a group of youths who were waiting in a different vehicle. The adult was charged for providing alcohol to a minor. The fine for such an offence is $1,050. The youths were also charged for possessing alcohol, which carries a fine of $360.

A traffic stop resulted in a male driver being issued a 60-day licence suspension and a three-day vehicle impoundment for driving while under the influence of a drug. He was also issued a ticket for possessing cannabis in a vehicle, which resulted in a $360 fine.

The EPS assisted the RCMP in locating a missing youth. After some investigating, it was believed the youth was with an adult male. While police attempted to locate the male, the youth was reported to have returned. The matter is still under investigation.

Officers are investigating a complaint of theft over $5,000 that was reported during the March 16 day shift.

Police received a complaint regarding a scam during the March 16 night shift. Information provided was that a request for Google Play cards could be sent in order to receive a large grant. The person responsible for the scam had initially made contact through Facebook and then requested that a messenger application be used to converse. After the cards were purchased, requests for personal information were made.

The EPS received a complaint of a theft of fuel from a local gas bar during the March 17 day shift. A short time later, members located and arrested a 28-year-old man from Estevan. He was released on an undertaking with conditions and will appear in court in May to answer to the charge.

Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at Eighth Street and 13th Avenue. Estevan Fire and Rescue Service members and Estevan Emergency Medical Services personnel attended the scene as well. There were no injuries, however both vehicles needed to be towed. The matter is still under investigation.

Members attended to a complaint of a dog at large in the Hillcrest area. The homeowner was located and warned of the bylaw.

Officers received a complaint of willful damage to a vehicle in the 800-block of Fifth Street. A 28-year-old male was arrested shortly after and lodged in cells. He was released later in the evening on an undertaking with conditions and will appear in court at a later date.