The Weyburn Police Service responded to a number of domestic disturbances, and intoxicated calls of service in the past week.
The police received a report of a domestic disturbance on October 28. Upon arrival police found that the matter could be mediated. One of the parties left the residence for the night. No further police assistance was required.
Another report of a domestic disturbance was made that same day. Police attended the residence and spoke to both parties. The matter was successfully mediated without the need for further police intervention. Alcohol was a contributing factor.
Police also received a report of a person believed to be threatening self-harm. The person was located and determined to be ok and safe.
Police received a report of an assault arising out of a past domestic disturbance issue on October 29. The matter is still under investigation.
Another report of a person threatening self-harm was made to the police. The person was located and voluntarily attended to the hospital for assessment.
The police received a call from an upset tenant on October 29. Upon arrival, the police learned that the Sheriff’s Office was attempting an eviction. The police assisted with the eviction.
Also that same day received a call regarding another domestic assault. As the result of the call and after investigation it was learned that the caller had in fact also committed an assault. The adult male has been charged with: Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Break and Enter and Mischief. These charges do not relate to the initial domestic call.
The police received a call regarding a person laying in a parking lot in the downtown area on October 30. The person was located and found to be heavily intoxicated. The adult male was taken into custody for being Intoxicated in a Public Place and held in police cells until sober.
Another call regarding an intoxicated person was reported to the police, and they were found in the lobby of a business. The person was located and taken into custody for being intoxicated in a public place. The adult male was held in police cells until sober then released.
The police received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle and activity and possible impaired driver on October 31. The vehicle was located and the driver arrested for Driving While Impaired by Drug. The driver was processed by a Drug Recognition Expert but was not sufficiently impaired at the time of the test to result in a charge. The driver was charged with Driving while Suspended and may be facing other drug-related charges once confirmation from Lab is obtained.
Police executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant on a residence in the 1700 Block of Coteau Avenue on October 31. Information had been received that the owner of the residence was in possession of stolen property. Items of furniture were seized pursuant to the Search Warrant. The male is now facing charges for possession of stolen property. After an investigation by Members of the Weyburn Police Service and the Weyburn Police Service Criminal Investigation Unit a Search Warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act was executed on a residence at 417 Confederation Drive. The search was assisted by the Estevan Police Service – Police Service Dog. An adult female and an adult male were taken into custody without incident. A small amount of drugs and cash were located and seized. Both are now facing charges of; Trafficking in Cocaine, Trafficking in Fentanyl, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Cocaine and Fentanyl for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Proceeds of Crime.
Police responded to a report of a loud party at a residence on November 1. A warning was issued and the homeowner agreed to turn down the music. Police did not have to re-attend.
City police received information that an assault had occurred during a prior domestic family incident. The matter is still under investigation.
As you can see by the release, the Service was kept busy on Halloween but not with the typical Halloween generated complaints. Although the weather was not the best the Weyburn police understand that a good amount of trick or treating was done and everyone had a good time. In addition to the above charges an additional 10 tickets and criminal charges were laid over the past week.
