Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of August 8 to 14:
* Police were called to assist in helping to located a missing patient from Tatagwa View on August 14.
* On August 13, there was a minor disturbance at the King George Hotel. One male was arrested and placed in cells till sober.
* On August 12, a motorist was charged for driving without due care and attention. He was operating his vehicle erratically in the Ash Drive area.
* On August 11, a motor vehicle accident occurred on the 1100 block of Coteau Avenue. The driver of the vehicle responsible was following too close and rear ended the vehicle in front of him. Charges were laid.
* Two young men were involved in a physical altercation at the Weyburn Leisure Center. One of the young men had his jaw broken. Charges were laid for Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
* On August 10, several ATV's were reported being operated in the Weyburn Trailer Court. Citizens are reminded it is illegal for these vehicles to be operated in the city.
* On August 9, a theft of an electric fuel pump from a slip tank was reported. The vehicle was parked on the Barber Motors lot overnight.
* Several tools were stolen from a residence on the 300 block of Sixth Avenue S.E.
* On August 8, a customer renting a room at the Travel Lodge failed to pay for his room before leaving. The matter is still under investigation.
* A break and enter was investigated on the 900 block of Bison Avenue. The person responsible was still in the house. A man was charged with break and enter as well as mischief.
* A vehicle was reported being driven erratically southbound on 16 Street. The driver lost control and the vehicle overturned on the railroad tracks just prior to entering Highway #39. The driver and his passenger then fled from the scene of the accident on foot. Incoming trains had to be alerted. The two males were apprehended a short time later by police. The driver was charged with impaired driving. The passenger had to receive medical treatment for minor injuries.
* Two tires were slashed on a car parked near East Avenue. Two days later another tire was slashed on the same car when it was parked on Coteau Avenue.
* An accident between a motor vehicle and a motorcycle occurred at the intersection of Souris Avenue and Second Street. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital, treated and released a short time later. The driver of the motor vehicle was charged for failing to yield.
* A man was charged for breaching his conditional sentence order. As a result of the breach, he was taken into custody.
* An allegation of sexual assault against two children was reported. The matter is still under investigation.
* Two males were fighting in a residence on the 10 block of Sixth Street. One was arrested and held overnight. The matter was resolved without charges.
* The Weyburn Police Service responded to 136 calls for service during this reporting period.
* The Weyburn Police Service are pleased to report the new four-way stop at the intersection of 16 Street and Highway #13 has been working well. Motorists are encouraged to use caution at the intersection as old habits are sometimes hard to change.
* Several mail boxes continue to be overturned by inconsiderate pedestrians. This causes problems for Canada Post. Mail in the boxes could be damaged. Other pedestrians and young cyclists could receive injuries when these overturned boxes are not upright and located properly. Citizens are encouraged to report these incidents.
* Heavy rainfall caused flooding in several areas of the city. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when these conditions develop. Vehicles traveling too fast in flooded areas can cause further damage to businesses and houses located along the streets.
