Estevan Police Service members were very busy during the Sept. 2 night shift, and they were also dispatched to numerous calls during the Labour Day long weekend.
Police issued a number of summary offence tickets for overweight vehicles in August. Fines for more than $8,000 were issued to drivers of vehicles not complying with road or permitted weights. A summary offence ticket, which carried a fine of nearly $3,400, was issued during the Sept. 2 night shift. Police will continue to enforce overweight vehicle infractions again in September. They want heavy vehicles in and around Estevan to comply with weight and permit limits.
Members received a call of dogs being left in a vehicle outside a retail store during the night shift. The vehicle left prior to police arrival, but a licence plate number was obtained by a witness. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and advised of the dangers of leaving animals in hot vehicles.
Police were then called to a north end restaurant to a report of a female who was asked to leave the premises. On her way out, she broke a window in the door as she pushed it open. Police located her in a neighboring establishment, where she was arrested for mischief and also found to have warrants for her arrest in Regina. She was held in a police cell until she was sober, and was subsequently released before a justice of the peace.
Members then received a report of a truck with three occupants that pulled up next to a car at a traffic light. Two occupants jumped out of the truck and approached the car. The driver of the victim vehicle took off and traveled to the police station, where statements were obtained. A short time later, the driver of the victim vehicle reported the individuals were following him again. Police intercepted the suspect vehicle, identified all three occupants and spoke to them about their behavior. The suspects said they were cut off by the motorist and that is what sparked their behavior. They were encouraged to call police to assist in mediating or investigating driving actions, and not approach a vehicle at a red light.
Also that night, a man called police to say he was assaulted by another man who was walking by and asked for a cigarette. When the victim did not give him one, the accused hit the victim before leaving the area. Police located the accused and he was arrested for assault. The accused resisted officers while he was being taken into custody. Police were able to secure the subject and he was transported to police cells so he could sober up before he appeared in front of a justice of the peace. He will face charges of assault and resisting arrest.
Police also received a call of a domestic disturbance in east Estevan during the night shift. The issue involved one person on a motorcycle and another in a truck. The driving actions of both vehicles caught police attention. Both vehicles were stopped, the situation was defused and both parties were able to go their separate ways for the night.
Officers also dealt with several false alarms during the night shift.
Members received a call during the Sept. 4 day shift from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at North Portal, regarding a red vehicle that went through the port and never stopped. The vehicle was stopped around Bienfait by the traffic services division, and the occupants were transported back to the port and turned over to CBSA officers.
Police also received a report of a vehicle that drove through the stop arm and flashing lights of a school bus. A plate number was obtained. The matter is under investigation.
Members were notified about an erratic driver in a parking lot on the city’s east side during the Sept. 4 night shift. Police attended and located the vehicle in question. The driver was charged with stunting under the Traffic Safety Act.
Police were then called to a local drinking establishment due to a disturbance. Police attended and spoke to a male and female who were arguing. No further police action was required and the two parties were sent on their way.
Officers responded after a motorist was cut off in traffic during the Sept. 5 day shift. The stop resulted in the driver being charged with impaired driving, driving while over .08 and driving while disqualified.
Police were called to a disturbance at a local business during the Sept. 5 night shift. Officers attended and the subject in question had already left the scene. After a brief investigation, the identity of the suspect was determined and a 22-year-old Estevan man was located a short distance away. He was arrested for mischief and failing to comply with conditions. He was lodged in cells and was released by a justice of the peace. He will appear in Estevan court later in September to answer to the charges.
Police responded to several false alarm calls during the Sept. 6 day and night shifts.
