The Estevan Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance with their investigation into a stolen vehicle.
Police received a report that a blue 1990 Buick Century station wagon was stolen from a garage in the city’s core area during the April 1 night shift. The vehicle was recovered the following day in Benson.
An investigation into the theft is continuing, as police are gathering evidence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Estevan Police Service at 306-634-4767 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
A number of vehicles were stopped by police near a northeast intersection during the March 28 day shift for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign after leaving a retail business. The drivers were warned of their actions. The public is reminded to obey all stop signs and to make a complete stop before proceeding.
A report was received in north-central Estevan during the March 29 day shift regarding a vehicle that proceeded through a crosswalk while pedestrians were present. The matter remains under investigation.
A vehicle was stolen from a residence in Estevan during the March 29 night shift. It was left unlocked with the keys still inside. The vehicle was located the following day, but some property was missing.
Police were called to a report of a suspicious male walking through an alley in the Westview area during the March 30 day shift. Police located the male and he was arrested on an outstanding warrant. During the arrest, police located evidence on the accused that led to the recovery of a vehicle stolen from Regina. He made his first court appearance the following day for charges of possessing property obtained by crime and breaching his probation.
Members attended to a residence in south Estevan on a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance during the March 30 night shift. He was arrested and transported to EPS, where he was lodged in cells due to his intoxication level. He was also charged with breaching the conditions of his release by consuming alcohol. The male made his first court appearance on April 4.
Members were dispatched to north-central Estevan during the March 31 night shift due to a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was stopped just north of Estevan at which time the driver was found to be sober. A passenger was charged under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act for having open liquor in a vehicle.
Police were called to a south Estevan residence on a report of an intoxicated male inside a residence. The homeowner wanted him removed. He was removed and transported to EPS, where he was lodged in cells until sober. The male was also charged for breaching the conditions of his release order by consuming alcohol. He appeared in court on April 4.
Members received a complaint of a mischief incident involving a vehicle in the Staples parking lot during the April 1 day shift. The matter is still under investigation as witnesses are interviewed.
Police received several calls through the Report Impaired Drivers line from rural areas during the April 1 night shift. Officers were unable to locate the vehicles reported.
Members were also called to an insecure business while on patrol. The business was checked and secured. The door was left unlocked in error by staff of the business.
Police attended to a disturbance at a local liquor establishment. The parties were sent on their way.
Officers were called to a report of loud music coming from a residence in the west end. Police attended and warned the homeowner about the bylaw.
Police were notified of a vehicle that went over the edge of the valley near a residence on Valley Street during the April 2 day shift. Police assisted the vehicle’s owner and Xtreme Towing in retrieving the vehicle. No injuries were reported from the incident.
Members received a driving complaint early on in the April 2 night shift. Police located the vehicle and warned the motorist of his driving actions.
Police arrested a 23-year-old male for breaching his probation conditions. He was found to be intoxicated and lodged in cells.
Officers responded to a loud party in the 500 block of Bannatyne Avenue. Police spoke to the property owner and learned the noise was caused by people who went outside to smoke cigarettes.
Police arrested an Estevan male for public intoxication. He was found to be partially passed out on a sidewalk in the Westview area. He was lodged in cells until sober.
Members received another driving complaint later on in the evening. The drivers were identified and the matter is still under investigation.
Police attended to a residence in the Hillside area because an intoxicated male was fighting. He was arrested and lodged in cells until sober.
Members responded to an accident at the intersection of Fourth Street and Souris Avenue South during the April 3 night shift. The accident was between a passenger vehicle and a semi unit. There were no injuries and both vehicles suffered minor damage.
Police received a report of a runaway 14-year-old youth. The youth was located and transported home to the parents.
Officers responded to a report of a homeless male sleeping in the hallway of a local hotel. He was spoken to and sent on his way.
Police continued an investigation in relation to an arrest from the Saturday night shift. A 23-year-old male was charged with breaching his probation and breaking and entering a dwelling. He was remanded in custody to appear in court on April 4.
