On August 17, the Weyburn Police Service received a call regarding an intrusion alarm. As a result of the investigation, a 23 year-old male was arrested at the scene and has been charged with both break and enter and possession of break-in tools. He will be making a court appearance.
On August 16, the Weyburn PS received the first of numerous calls ranging from mischief to vehicles to arson. A 24 year-old male was subsequently located and arrested. He is facing two charges of arson, nine charges of committing mischief and nine charges of breach of probation. He was remanded in custody to August 18. While there was minor damage done as a result of the fires, more significant damage was avoided due to alertness of the homeowners and police and the quick response by the Weyburn Fire Department.
Also on August 16, the Weyburn Police Service received a report of an assault having been committed. A 35 year-old male was located and arrested for being intoxicated in public. The assault matter is still under investigation.
Further on August 16, as a result of a traffic stop, a 35 year-old male was charged for driving while suspended and has his vehicle impounded for 30 days.
On August 15, the Weyburn PS received a complaint from a taxi company about a person in the cab that had passed out. A 19 year-old male was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and held in cells until sober.
The Weyburn PS are warning that the Sask Power unpaid bill scam is still active in the community. Anyone receiving a call from someone representing themselves as a Sask Power rep telling that the bill has to be paid immediately or power will be cut off should not act on that call.
On August 14, the Weyburn Police Service assisted in locating a 34 year-old male who had wondered off from a health care facility.
On August 13, the Weyburn PS received a report of a suspected impaired driver entering Weyburn. The vehicle was located and it was determined that no alcohol was involved. The driver was fatigued but was stopping in Weyburn for a rest.
On August 12, the Weyburn PS received two complaints from unrelated businesses regarding damage done to vehicles parked on their respective properties. In each case, the locked doors were damaged to gain entry and the steering column was then damaged. Anyone having information about these incidents are asked to contact the Weyburn Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
Also on August 12, the Weyburn Police Service received a report of a person selling merchandise from a parked vehicle. The vehicle could not be located by police. While this incident may have been legitimate, we always suggest that you exercise due diligence in making any such purchases.
On August 11, the Weyburn PS received a call from the local hospital regarding the theft of a wheel chair. While on patrol, a pickup truck was noted to have a wheel chair in it. The wheel chair was recovered and the investigation is ongoing with charges pending.
Also on August 11, as a result of a traffic complaint, a vehicle being driven by an 18 year-old male was stopped. Through the investigation, the 18 year-old driver was found to be in possession of a small amount of marihuana. He was charged and will be making a court appearance.
Further on August 11, a complaint was received about the theft of some personal property located behind a downtown business. As a result of the investigation, a 53 year-old male has been charged and will be making a court appearance.
