The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in dealing with a break-and-enter that occurred during the April 13 day shift.
Police were notified of a theft that occurred at a residence in the Pleasantdale area.
Cash taken from the residence belonged to a four-year-old boy who was saving money to buy toys for an upcoming trip.
If anyone saw anything suspicious or has information on this crime, they are asked to call the EPS at 306-634-4767 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
In other recent EPS news, officers are investigating a fraud that was reported late in the April 11 day shift. Initial statements are being taken and an investigation is underway into the matter.
Police responded to a concern of children playing in the street near traffic. The appropriate people were made aware of the situation.
Members then received a driving complaint. Police were given the license plate number of the offending vehicle and were able to catch up to the motorist and warn him about his driving actions.
Police responded to a theft from a northeast store. Statements have been taken and police are working on identifying the person responsible. The matter remains under investigation.
Members recovered a vehicle that was stolen from another jurisdiction. The vehicle was seized and will be returned to the owner at a later date. Officers are not investigating a criminal offence involving the person who had the vehicle, but will be assisting the investigating police service regarding the theft, which occurred in their jurisdiction.
Police received a request from the Weyburn Police Service during the April 11 night shift to be on the lookout for a vehicle on its way to Estevan. The driver had arrest warrants from Estevan for traffic violations. The vehicle was located by the Estevan RCMP, and the suspect was released for court on April 13.
Officers arrested a 22-year-old Estevan man for break-and-enter and using forged documents. He was released on conditions to appear in court in May.
Police were called to west Estevan during the April 12 day shift, as it was suspected a man may be driving while impaired. He was located prior to his departure and warned about his driving actions.
Members were notified about a man at the east end of King Street. When police arrived, two young men were assisting the man, who was clearly in distress. The man was not intoxicated but was having some medical issues. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) members were called and they were able to do some treatment at the scene, and then transported him to St Joseph’s Hospital for further assessment. The EPS applauds the individuals, including two young students, who tended to the man, and the motorist who flagged down police.
Police received a report of an impaired driver during the April 12 night shift. The vehicle was located and the driver was found not to be impaired. The motorist was disqualified from driving and was charged accordingly. The vehicle was seized. A male passenger was arrested on outstanding warrants from Weyburn. He was released a short time later after posting bail.
Members received a report of dangerous driving. Police attended and were unable to locate the vehicles. The matter is still under investigation.
Police were called to the Estevan Comprehensive School during the April 13 day shift for a report of a student altercation. Police attended and are dealing with the matter.
Officers were also notified of a disturbance at the hospital. The matter was resolved and no further police action was required.
Police received a call of a possible impaired driver on Wellock Road from the Report Impaired Drivers line during the April 13 night shift. Police located the vehicle and spoke to the male driver who was not impaired. The man was on his way home from work and no alcohol was detected.
Officers were patrolling in the Willow Park Greens area and noted a vehicle was sitting stationary in the middle of a road. When police were driving up to check the vehicle, it started to move. The driver ignored officers’ attempts to stop. Police were able to locate the vehicle in the parking lot of a local apartment complex on Fourth Avenue a few minutes later, and the male driver was subsequently arrested. He will face charges of failing to stop for police and possessing less than 30 grams of marijuana.
Police were alerted to numerous controlled burns around the city during the April 14 day shift. They ask that anyone who conducts a controlled burn to please notify the police or the Estevan Fire and Rescue Service, and to provide a land location and contact phone number to prevent firefighters from being called out unnecessarily.
EPS members attended to a north Estevan school during the April 15 day shift, on a report of an assault involving two youths. The matter remains under investigation.
Officers were then dispatched to a north-central Estevan residence regarding a domestic dispute. The matter was resolved upon police arrival without further incident.
Members checked several vehicles throughout the April 15 night shift. Several tickets for Traffic Safety Act offences were issued.
Police arrested and charged a 22-year-old Estevan man with theft under $5,000 during the April 16 day shift, after he was located stealing food from a local business. He will appear in court in May to answer to his charges.
Officers responded to a complaint of a theft from a local hotel. The matter remains under investigation.
Police again checked numerous vehicles for impaired drivers during the April 16 night shift. The Estevan Combined Traffic Services division located a 53-year-old Estevan man who was charged with impaired driving. He will appear court in May.
Members were called to an accident on Escana Street during the April 17 day shift.
The EPS is reminding the public to be cautious when approaching the mid-block pedestrian crossings in the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Fourth Street. Motorists are required to make a complete stop when pedestrians are crossing. Vehicles can proceed when their half of the intersection is clear. Failing to stop for a flashing red pedestrian light carries a $250 fine. Also, failing to stop for a pedestrian at a crosswalk can lead to a fine of $230, and passing a vehicle that is stopped for a pedestrian can result in a $150 fine.
