ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service responded to a variety of calls on the weekend.
EPS members attended to a local restaurant July 11 to assist an individual who needed to be connected to community services. The Police and Crisis Team transported the individual to the police station for assistance.
Police received a call through the Report Impaired Drivers line from a concerned motorist. A traffic stop with the subject vehicle was conducted and the driver was found to not be impaired. He was cautioned regarding the observed driving actions.
The EPS received a request to check a residence as the owner thought that someone might be inside. Members checked the residence and did not locate anyone inside.
Police received a report of individuals trespassing on a residential property. An investigation determined that the individuals were tenants and were not trespassing.
The EPS received a report of individuals fighting in the Pleasantdale area. The words “don’t shoot” were heard by the caller. Police attended to the area and located a group of teenagers who took responsibility, but they were adamant they were just playing a game and had not been fighting.
Two males were reported to be fighting at a residence in the Hillcrest area. The complainant reported hearing what was believed to be a gunshot. EPS members attended, located the two males and determined that no gunfire had occurred. Both individuals were not co-operative with police and neither wanted anything done regarding the fight. The individuals were cautioned about their behaviour and were sent on their separate ways.
The EPS received a report July 12 of a stolen motor vehicle, which upon investigation was determined to be a civil dispute. The complainant was provided guidance on options available to resolve the matter.
Police received a report of a party in the Trojan subdivision and vehicles being driven erratically to and from the party. EPS members attended, warned a number of youths in attendance and monitored traffic in the area, with no offences being observed.
The EPS received a report of a second party in the north end, but the complainant couldn’t identify the location of the party. Members patrolled the area but were unable to locate the source of the noise. No further complaints were received.
Police completed condition checks on several individuals bound by court-ordered conditions. Those that were checked were found to be compliant with their conditions.
The EPS received a request to keep the peace July 13 during a property exchange. Members attended and ensured that all parties were civil to each other.
A report of mischief to property at a residence in east Estevan was received. The matter is still under investigation.
Members responded to 26 calls for service over the weekend, and conducted vehicle and bicycle patrols throughout the city.