It wasn’t a good night in Estevan for a couple of Lampman residents on Oct. 2.
Estevan Police Service members were informed that employees at a local business were dealing with some intoxicated patrons and the intensity of the situation was escalating to the point where it was felt police intervention would be required.
When police arrived they found an intoxicated woman arguing and assaulting a staff member. Police arrested the Lampman woman and lodged her in cells after charging her with causing a disturbance and failing to leave a licensed premises when asked to do so by staff.
At approximately the same time, a Lampman man who was on the scene was also identified as the person who had assaulted another employee of the business. When police attempted to take him into custody, he fled on foot which resulted in a two-block pursuit by police, also on foot. The subject was captured and now faces charges of assault and flight from police. He will appear in court in early November.
That same night EPS members arrested and charged a Saskatoon man with impaired driving and lodged him in cells overnight. His court date was scheduled for later this month.
On Oct. 3, EPS members received a complaint from a man who stated he had been the recipient of uttered threats over the phone. When EPS members opened an investigation it was revealed that no threats had been issued.
EPS members investigated two motor vehicle accidents on Oct. 4 with one person ultimately being charged with disobeying a traffic light.
Police also received a visit from an Estevan woman who complained her former husband was following her, so he was warned of his actions and the situation that was building as a result of his activities.
EPS members attended to two fire alarm calls on Oct. 5 with both incidents being caused by cooking mishaps that did not result in any injuries or damages to the home.
A grass fire in the southwest area of the city was attended to by Estevan Fire Rescue Services and EPS that same day. The fire had started as a result of fireworks being set off in the area. The blaze was confined to a small area and minimal damage was reported.
EPS members then received a call regarding a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner and almost causing a collision with pedestrians in the central part of the city. Witnesses described the vehicle but police were unable to track it down at the time so have placed the matter under investigation.
On Oct. 7, police reported that a man visited the police station to give them a statement regarding the possibility that he is being stalked by another person or persons. EPS has opened an investigation into the matter.
