Estevan Police Service (EPS) members completed conditions checks on a number of individuals who have court ordered conditions during the Nov. 25 day shift.
A 49-year-old man, who is on a conditional order and serving a sentence in the community, failed to abide by his curfew. He is wanted for the breach, and once located, will be brought before a judge to answer to the charge.
A 21-year-old man, who is also out on conditions and awaiting court on drug trafficking charges, was found to be breaching his release conditions when police found a laptop in his residence. The male is not to posses a computer or cellphone. He will appear in court on Dec. 7 to answer to that charge.
Members were called to a parking complaint at a local bank during the Nov. 27 day shift. The EPS reminds the public to be courteous when parking, as there will be more vehicles out and about due to the holiday season.
Officers were also called to several hit-and-run incidents throughout the city during the day shift.
Members arrested and charged a 31-year-old Estevan man for impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample during the Nov. 28 day shift, after a call came in through the Report Impaired Drivers line from the area of a downtown bar.
Officers then mediated a civil dispute over the rent of storage space and the return of property. No further police action should be required.
Members responded to a 911 call at the Leisure Centre. The culprits were gone on arrival.
Police assisted conservation officers with trying to locate a person regarding a Wildlife Act investigation. The matter is still under investigation.
Members were alerted of a possible impaired driver during the Nov. 28 night shift. Police located the vehicle and spoke to an elderly man who was operating the vehicle. He was not intoxicated and he was warned about his driving actions.
Officers were then called to a local business for a call of some patrons acting unruly and not paying their bill. Police located the individuals. They were warned about their behaviour and forced to pay their bill before being escorted out of the premises.
Police were called about a couple being harassed while driving. Police took a statement about the incident and the matter is under investigation.
A vehicle was checked for speeding and the youth occupants were found to be in possession of open alcohol. They were charged for being minors in possession of alcohol. The fine for that charge is $360.
Police were doing vehicle checks for sobriety during the Nov. 29 night shift when officers located a vehicle driving without its headlights on. A subsequent check located an Alberta male who was driving while intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with impaired driving, and will appear later in December to answer to the charge.
Members conducted a traffic stop on a driver who was speeding. An investigation ensued when drug paraphernalia was found in the vehicle. An 18-year-old Estevan female was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The driver was also charged for the speeding offense.
Police mediated a family dispute between a teen and parents during the Nov. 30 night shift. The matter was resolved with no further police intervention needed.
Members also responded to a 911 hang-up. A domestic dispute between ex-common law partners was taking place. One party left when he learned police were coming.
