On December 1, as a result of a traffic check, a 65 year-old male was arrested and charged with driving over .08 and driving without a valid licence. His vehicle was seized for 60 days and he will be making a court appearance in due course.
On November 29, as a result of a traffic stop, a 31 year-old male was arrested and charged with driving Over .08. He will be making a court appearance in due course.
Also on November 29, the Weyburn Police Service responded to a report of a domestic assault occurring in the residence between a 48 year old male and a 49 year old female. The matter was successfully mediated with no further police involvement.
On November 28, the Weyburn Police Service were called to a report of a hit and run collision in the 600 block of King Street. The suspect vehicle is described as a black 2-door car with a spoiler, possibly a Cavalier. This vehicle struck a fence and fled the scene.
The Weyburn Police Service have received more than one complaint about a fraud involving what is called the ''Secret Shopper' fraud. The victim has answered an employment ad online and is provided with a kit and instructions on how to be a secret shopper for the company. The victim is provided with a cheque which they deposit, and then make purchases and return the items and cash to the company. The original cheque provided is then found to be fraudulent and the victim is out the money and property. We urge people to be very cautious when embarking on such an employment venture and perform their due-diligence prior to spending any of the money given to them.
On November 27, the Weyburn Police Service received a report from a local business that had been defrauded of in excess of $320,000.00. The investigation is still in the early stages and will involve multiple agencies.
Also on November 27, the Weyburn Police Service received a report of a theft of tools from a local business. One suspect description is a caucasian male, 5'8" tall, 170 lbs., black rim glasses, black toque with 'misifts' written on it and wearing a black and red coat.
On November 25, the Weyburn Police Service was dispatched to a report of a disturbance at a local pub. Upon arrival the incident had partially resolved itself. Two local men, ages 42 and 54, were sent home. The 25 year-old male victim was happy with the resolution with no further action being required.
On November 24, the Weyburn Police Service received a complaint of a domestic assault having happened at a local business. As the result of the incident, the 39 year-old female victim transported herself to the Weyburn General Hospital where she was examined and released. A 41 year-old male has been charged with assault and has been released on a No Contact Order and will be making a court appearance.
As December is upon us, the members of the Weyburn Police Service will be making an extra effort to keep our roads safe from drinking drivers. You can expect to see checkstops and random checks around the city during the entire month.
