Estevan Police Service members issued a three-day operator’s license suspension to a 29-year-old man after he was seen leaving a lounge with the intention of driving. The roadside suspension saw his driving privileges suspended for three days, beginning Jan. 22.
That same night Estevan police were dispatched to a local hotel in response to a call regarding a woman who was supposedly attempting to commit suicide. Police spoke with the woman in question who advised them she was okay and suggested that the person who made the call to police was simply trying to create problems for her.
A hit and run incident at a business parking lot resulted in significant damage being inflicted on the victim’s vehicle that was parked in the lot. The offending driver failed to provide information to the victim so the matter remains under investigation.
Another call on the night of Jan. 21, led police to a local residence where it was reported that two men were fighting. When police arrived, the two combatants were unwilling to provide them with much information regarding the fracas so police determined the incident will only be revisited if the witness to the event provides a statement.
A school parking lot accident on the night of Jan. 21 did not result in any charges being laid since it was determined that icy conditions and visibility factors were in play.
A break and enter incident at a residence in the central part of the city was being looked into by police on Jan. 21. The occupants of the home stated that while the break in was quite evident, it didn’t appear as if anything had been taken and they were unable to provide any further information.
A fight at an apartment complex on the night of Jan. 21 led to police reaction. Two men were reported to be in the fight with one of them eventually leaving with a small child. It was eventually revealed the fight was only a verbal exchange among family members and no further policing action was required.
A cab driver reported to police that two people had exited his vehicle without paying their fare. Police managed to locate the offending duo and warned them about what would transpire in the form of charges if they failed to pay the taxi fee. The duo paid the cab driver. The cab company owner was satisfied with the results and no further action was required.
A hit and run incident in the city’s northwest area led to a statement from the victim that they believed the collision had been intentional. The driver of the offending vehicle attended to the police station and spoke with police and advised them there had been harassment issues involved in the event so police have kept the matter under investigation.
A routine traffic stop led to one male passenger in a vehicle being charged for having an open alcohol container in a vehicle. The resulting fine is usually $360.
On Jan. 23, EPS members were advised that another scam operation was underway in the city. This time the scammer claimed to be working with a major computer manufacturer and offered to repair the owner’s computer online. Police have issued a warning regarding this type of scam and advised the recipients of the call not to respond to the caller’s requests.
Another telephone scammer was reported to police, which involved the traditional report that the recipient of the call had won a million dollars from a major publishing company. Again, the caller did not receive the required information so no policing action was required.
Police next responded to a residential security alarm call where they found a door at the residence on the south side of the city, slightly ajar, but with no signs of forced entry. Further investigation revealed the door had not been closed properly by the home owner when they left the house.
EPS then received a call regarding the theft of some gasoline from a local service station. The event also caused some damage since the vehicle was driven off with the gas hose still attached to the vehicle. The matter was resolved with the payment for the gas and damages to the pump are being assessed by the two parties involved in the event so no further policing action is required.
A woman in distress was attended to by police during a policing day shift on Jan. 23. The woman was transported to hospital by emergency medical attendants for further observation after an original conversation with police.
EPS members are also looking into an alleged assault that involved two individuals at a residence on the south side of the city. The matter remains under investigation.
Police then made their way to a business in the north central area of the city to investigate a report of the theft of liquor from the establishment. Two Estevan men were arrested and taken to the police station where they were charged with theft. The 21-year-old and 31-year-old men are now scheduled for a court appearance on March 30.
