Estevan Police Service (EPS) members apprehended and charged a 13-year-old female for theft under $5,000 during the July 14 night shift. The theft occurred at a local store a month earlier. The clerks recognized the youth when they saw her and called police.
Police dealt with a domestic situation later in the night shift. A mutual agreement was reached and no further police intervention was needed. Alcohol was a contributing factor.
An 18-year-old male was stopped that night for his driving actions. This resulted in several charges being laid, including trafficking cannabis, possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possessing the proceeds of crime and possessing weapons dangerous to the public.
Members also responded to two false alarms that night.
Police were called to a local hotel during the July 17 night shift due to suspicious activity. The caller thought a man might be trying to steal something. Members located him and found he was sitting in his vehicle and watching videos.
A traffic stop later that night resulted in charges for a female motorist. She was found to be outside after her curfew and was subsequently charged. She was held in cells and released before a justice of the peace, due to recent related charges.
Police were then called to a local lounge to assist with removing an unruly patron. The 19-year-old male resisted when asked to leave. He was angry with the staff’s request to leave the premises and damaged a window before leaving. He suffered injuries as a result and was taken to the hospital for medical care. He has been charged with mischief and the matter is still under investigation.
A resident from west Estevan called to report young people throwing objects at another house. The three youths were gone by the time police arrived and the homeowner was not aware of anything being thrown at the house. No damage was detected.
Police also responded to a few noise complaints in south central Estevan during the night shift.
Members were alerted to a fire alarm at a care home during the July 18 night shift. Estevan Fire and Rescue Service members and police attended, and found an alarm station had been accidentally activated.
A report of a possible impaired driver came in early in the evening. A description of the car was given, but a licence plate was not obtained. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
A young man was arrested during a vehicle stop, when it was discovered he was in possession of marijuana. At the conclusion of the investigation, he was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.
A 22-year-old man was charged with driving while over .08 and impaired driving during the night shift. He was subsequently charged with breaching his conditions to abstain from consuming alcohol.
Two men were later arrested outside of a local hotel for fighting. Both were bleeding from the mouth. One of the men resisted arrest and was dealt with accordingly. They were held until sober.
An alarm call during the night shift at a local business proved to be false. The doors were not secured, but it did not appear anyone entered.
A noisy party in north-central Estevan was reported in the early morning hours. Police attended and advised the occupants of the noise bylaw.
Many traffic tickets were issued during the July 18 night shift.
Police were called to a local gas station regarding an unruly male during the July 19 night shift. While responding to that call, they came upon a male youth driver who they suspected was impaired. He was arrested and he provided samples of his breath, one of which was above the legal limit. He was charged and released to a parent.
Police received a call of another possible impaired driver while dealing with the youth. The vehicle was not located and a licence plate wasn’t provided.
Officers then received a complaint of a reckless driver. The caller advised the young driver was stunting and throwing rocks in the process. The matter is still under investigation.
Police received a complaint during the July 21 day shift of a domestic situation with shouting and swearing. Officers attended an apartment complex and were allowed inside. An 18-year-old male was removed from the apartment on the parent’s request. He was held until his father could pick him up, as he had nowhere else to go.
Another individual received a phone call from someone pretending to be with Revenue Canada. The caller wanted information, and claimed the potential victim owed money. No information was passed on. The public is asked not to give out personal information over the phone.
