The once lost art of streaking that was prevalent as an unofficial social sport in the 1970s, is apparently back in vogue in the Energy City.
Estevan Police Service officers responded to a call just before midnight on the night of Dec. 13, regarding the appearance of two males in their birthday suits, making an appearance near the Estevan Court House.
The callers indicated the two unclad streakers were heading down the lane right near the police station and since one officer had just parked a vehicle in the garage, he stepped out to engage in some surveillance and sure enough, he spotted the two nude men who took off on the run when he called out to them. Since the men were not wearing any shoes, police found it rather easy to track them down. At this point the story got a little fuzzy since police stated the two were “dealt with accordingly,” after they had been correctly identified. It was believed that neither one had proper identification on their person, and in fact, had nothing on their person, including clothing, at the time of the arrest.
Police spokesman Const. Craig Bird later informed the Mercury that the two men aged 24 and 25 from Regina and Bienfait had taken the trek on a dare and since there were no other repercussions other than cold feet, no charges were laid and the matter was concluded with the re-clothing of the participants.
The incident also illustrates the fact that southern Saskatchewan continues to enjoy relatively mild early winter temperatures and conditions.
In other law enforcement related news, EPS members noted they remained busy during the Dec. 13 night shift by checking into a report of a fight at a local lounge. They learned the combatants (fully clothed), had departed prior to their arrival. They also responded to a security alarm which proved to be a false one and they charged a 17-year-old driver with impaired driving and driving while his blood alcohol content was over .08 per cent following a near collision incident on a city street. The man was also in breach of two separate conditions attached to a previous release as well as one other Traffic Safety Act offence.
EPS members reported that even then, their work wasn’t done, as they were also required to charge a 25-year-old driver for the same impaired and .08 driving offences later in the evening.
Earlier in the week, EPS members responded to a report of a mischief incident at a school on the north side of the city on Dec. 9. A tail light had been kicked out of a vehicle.
Police also looked into a break, enter and theft matter that had occurred during the weekend, and they were dispatched to a north side residence along with Estevan Fire Rescue Service to follow up on a report of a possible natural gas leak, which was resolved by Fire Rescue teams.
A very busy Dec. 9 day shift saw officers respond to barking dog complaints as well as a number of traffic related offences that resulted in charges being laid for such things as drivers operating unregistered vehicles, speeding and illegal window tints.
On the Dec. 10 night shift, EPS members responded to a complaint coming from the northeast side of the city regarding loud screaming and yelling. Police were able to calm the situation upon their arrival.
EPS members said they were pleased to report there were no incidents of impaired drivers on the night of Dec. 10 with all partygoers having made alternative plans for getting home safely.
Police did have to look into one domestic disturbance issue on the night of Dec. 10 though. The incident involved a male issuing a threat to a female so the matter was placed under investigation.
A 52-year-old Estevan man was arrested for being intoxicated in public and police noted he had outstanding arrest warrants issued against him so he was transported to the police station where he was lodged in cells until his court appearance the following morning.
A traffic accident on the west side of the city on Highway 39 near the entrance to highway restaurant and the intersection at Sister Roddy Road, led to the driver of a truck sustaining injuries in a collision. The west-bound truck attempted to turn left into the restaurant parking lot and ended up in a collision with an east-bound truck that was pulling a trailer. The driver of the truck attempting the turn was the one who sustained the injuries. He was later transferred to a Regina hospital for further treatment following his medical assessment in Estevan.
Police next responded to a rather unusual call regarding a coyote that was stuck under a vehicle in a backyard of a residence on Pettigrew Road.
With the assistance of a conservation officer and a couple of City of Estevan employees, the team was able to capture the young coyote safely using dog catching equipment. The coyote was then returned to his more natural habitat well outside the city limits.
A domestic dispute on the night of Dec. 12 required police attention. With the assistance of a little police mediation, one of the parties involved in the dispute decided to leave the residence for the remainder of the night.
Police were next asked to attend to the scene of a break, enter and theft that occurred in the north central part of the city. Police believe the incident occurred during daylight hours and was just one of several similar incidents they have been called upon to look into in recent days.
EPS members next stopped a vehicle on the east side of Fourth Street and ended up charging the driver with impaired driving and driving while over .08 per cent. The Manitoba male was also in breach of earlier court-ordered conditions, which included instructions not to leave the province of Manitoba as well as abstaining from the consumption of alcohol. The man was detained in custody before appearing before a local justice-of-peace where he was given more court-ordered conditions and instructed to return to Manitoba.
On the night of Dec. 15, EPS arrested a man who was wanted under several police service warrants. He was later released after being provided with a January, 2015 court date.
Another man, a 49-year-old Estevan resident, was also picked up under outstanding warrants on Dec. 15. The warrants had been delivered by Estevan and Prince Albert policing services so he has been given a couple of court dates in January, one in Estevan and another in Prince Albert.
