The Estevan Police Service members were busy with check stops and other duties in the community during Halloween, but there were no major calls for them to respond to this year.
Police conducted three check stops throughout the city during the Oct. 31 night shift, and about 250 vehicles were checked. Several violation tickets and an inspection ticket were handed out to motorists, but all vehicles had sober drivers.
Police also walked through the Bienfait Coalers Halloween cabaret at the Wylie-Mitchell building several times, and they went to several local establishments during the night shift, but they didn’t report any incidents. Police did respond to several false alarm calls and a driving complaint.
All the young people who were out trick-or-treating were well-behaved this year, and many received lots of candy.
Police did receive a complaint the following day about a theft of shopping carts from a local business on Halloween night. The matter is still under investigation and the police are seeking the public's help in identifying any possible suspects.
In other police news, members received a complaint of mischief to a vehicle during the Oct. 30 day shift. The matter is still under investigation.
Police also received a report of an assault from the evening of Oct. 29, which is also still under investigation.
Officers received a complaint that day of the theft of a black Labrador/border collie with a blue collar. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Estevan Police Service.
Members recovered a vehicle stolen from the Estevan area during the Nov. 1 day shift. An investigation is ongoing.
Officers responded to a parking complaint at the Power Dodge Curling Centre that same day. One vehicle was ticketed.
