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Police make arrests for violence, impaired driving

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of June 2 to 9: During the reporting period, police received numerous complaints about individuals selling security alarms and their aggressive selling tactics.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of June 2 to 9:

During the reporting period, police received numerous complaints about individuals selling security alarms and their aggressive selling tactics. Individuals were advised that they were making citizens feel uncomfortable and that such conduct could get their business license revoked. *Members of the public are reminded that if these items are not of interest, there is no obligation to purchase them and if they have any concerns, to contact the Weyburn Police Service.

*On June 7, police attended a local residence owned by a 53-year-old female. Reports had been received that the residence was unsightly and a public health concern. City agencies networked together and a house inspection was conducted. The matter is still under investigation.

*On June 6, police attended a local residence in relation to an intoxicated, disoriented 46-year-old female. Her partner was located and she was left in his care.

*A 47-year-old male was arrested for impaired driving. He was charged under the Criminal Code with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle over .08.

*After a long-standing dispute, an altercation occurred between a 25-year-old female and her 23-year-old female acquaintance. The former is alleged to have punched the latter and she was charged under the Criminal Code with assault. Her court appearance is set for later this month.

*Police responded to a call involving an intoxicated suicidal 19-year-old female. She attended the station with officers to talk and later left in the care of her friend. Soon after, police attended the initial residence as this female was causing a disturbance and wrecking property. She was arrested and held for her own safety until sober.

*On June 5, police attended a domestic dispute between an 18-year-old female and 20-year-old male. Officers helped mediate the situation and the female found other accommodations for the night.

*Police received numerous noise complaints of loud music stemming from a tented area outside of a local bar. A 42-year-old male in charge of the establishment was charged with a noise violation under the Weyburn bylaw.

*Police assisted in returning a 20-year-old male who left Mental Health in his hospital attire.

*On June 3, police attended two separate domestic disputes and kept the peace while individuals exchanged property.

*Police were dispatched to attend a local bar in relation to a domestic dispute between an intoxicated couple. The 41-year old-female and 48-year-old male decided to stay together and went to their hotel room. Later, police returned when a report was received that an assault took place between the two of them. The couple refused to co-operate and the male was arrested for breach of his undertaking and charged under the Criminal Code. The female was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and issued a ticket under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act. Both individuals were lodged in cells until they were sober.