ESTEVAN — The annual safety patroller dance for Estevan was held on the evening of May 22 at the Days Inn Estevan.
The Estevan Police Service said it was well attended and officers thanked the youths who volunteer their time as safety patrollers throughout the year. The EPS also applauds the local businesses that provide financial support to hold the dance.
The EPS also thanked the Days Inn for providing the venue and the soft drinks. The Estevan Lions Club supplied the pizza. DJ Dave Elliott handled the music.
"It is an amazing event to thank all of the patrollers who work hard all year long to keep their fellow students safe," the EPS said in an email to SaskToday.
The EPS also thanked the teachers who organize the programs in their schools, and the United Mine Workers of America Local 7606 who provide toques to all of the patrollers for the colder weather and to give added visibility.
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The Estevan Police Service has been busy with a variety of calls in recent days.
EPS members attended to a non-reportable collision in a north-central residential area on May 22. Drivers received assistance to exchange information and no further police involvement was required.
A complainant from a previously attempted fraud investigation reported receiving threatening messages from the subject of that investigation. The matter remains under investigation and steps were taken to block contact.
Police kept the peace between a landlord and tenant during an eviction notification, which concluded without incident.
A domestic disturbance between family members at a residence in a south trailer park was mediated by EPS members.
Police responded to a report of a bicycle being stolen from a residence. The EPS said its investigation determined there was insufficient evidence to support the allegation.
Police issued a three-day driver's licence suspension and a three-day vehicle impoundment for impairment by drug during a traffic stop in central Estevan. Blood samples were obtained during the investigation and criminal charges for impaired driving are pending the results of laboratory analysis.
EPS members twice attended to a domestic disturbance at a south-central residence on May 21 to mediate individuals involved in an argument.
A suspicious male was reported to be looking through a window at a west-central residence. The investigation identified the individual, who is known to police, and he was warned regarding his behaviour.
A historical assault in another jurisdiction was reported to the EPS. The matter remains under investigation and will be referred to municipal police in the jurisdiction in which the incident occurred.
A report of criminal harassment was received by EPS members, which resulted in a request for a trespass notice to be served on the subject of the complaint. The matter remains under investigation.
Police received several complaints of individuals knocking on doors in the city. The complaints appear to be related to door-to-door canvassing being conducted by a legitimate charity group briefly working in the city.
A request for a well-being check was received by EPS. Contact was made with the individual, who denied any concerns and refused to speak with police. Further arrangements were made with family members to continue to ensure his well-being.
Compliance checks were conducted on several individuals bound by court-ordered conditions. All were found to be in their approved residences and compliant with their conditions.
