The Weyburn Police CTSS Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was being driven erratically at about 11:35 p.m. on Friday. The 34-year-old male driver was uncooperative and failed to comply with any police request. Force had to be used to take him into custody. He is now facing charges of refusing to submit to a drug evaluation by a drug evaluation expert, impaired driving by a drug, resisting arrest and possession of marijuana under 30 grams. He will be making a court appearance in the future.
In the past week, the Weyburn police once again fielded numerous calls regarding phone and Internet scams; CRA, Fedex and BMO were involved this past week.
With the extreme heat being expected over the next two weeks, the police urge drivers to be very diligent in not leaving either young children or pets in a vehicle unless it is properly secured and with the air conditioning running.
Weyburn police received a call from the mall regarding youth committing mischief on the property at about 5 p.m. on June 27. A number of youth aged 10 to 13 years were found to have been lighting some sparklers, which accidentally ignited some refuse nearby. The matter was mediated.
Police remind residents that under the provisions of various City Bylaws, it is unlawful to set off fireworks or firecrackers anywhere within the City at any time.
City police were dispatched to a residence regarding a disturbance at about 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, a 27-year-old female was taken into custody and has been charged with various offences, including breach of an undertaking and breach of probation. She was held until sober and released for an upcoming court appearance.
Weyburn police assisted a local health care facility in locating a 43-year-old female who had left without permission at about 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday. The disoriented female was located and returned to the facility.
While on patrol at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, a vehicle check of a suspiciously parked vehicle was conducted. Three female youth aged 16-17 were found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana. The matter has been mediated.
City police were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at about 3 p.m. on Thursday. The matter was loosely related to some disparaging Facebook posts. The matter was mediated by the police without need for further intervention.
Weyburn police responded to a two-vehicle collision at Coteau Avenue and 18th Street at about 6:30 pm. on Thursday. There were no injuries but both vehicles were towed from the scene. A 19-year-old male driver has been charged with proceeding before it was safe from a stop sign.
As a result of a curfew check request on an accused person on Thursday, a 16-year-old youth has been charged with breaching his release conditions.
The Weyburn police became involved with a domestic child custody issue earlier in the day on Friday. At about 2 a.m. the matter heated up again requiring the police to become involved. The matter was mediated successfully.
