Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of November 12 to 18:
During the reporting period, the Weyburn Police Service received 69 calls for service, which was a relatively quiet week.
*The recent snow fall was responsible for some traffic issues. Police received calls for assistance with vehicles getting stuck, some sliding off of the road and into the ditch. There were a few accidents reported, with only one resulting in an injury, when a single vehicle snowmobile accident occurred on the east side of Weyburn.
*Police remind individuals who leave their vehicles parked on the street and/or in a parking lot, that snow removal will be taking place and their vehicle may need to be towed if it interferes with the cleaning.
*Police ask citizens to understand that the cleaning of streets and lots creates an inconvenience and, on occasion, unwanted noise. However, these services are necessary. Police ask for understanding and patience with regard to the inconveniences.
*Police received a number of tips regarding offenders in the community on release conditions not complying with their individual conditions. These reports were investigated, with some of them being unfounded. If an individual is found in breach of their conditions, they are subsequently charged and sent back to court for a Criminal Code Breach of release conditions.
*The weather has some effect on certain alarm systems, causing them to activate and, as a result, police are called to an alarm at either a business or residence. As a result of investigation, it has been determined that a lot of these calls were determined to be false alarms.
*Police have been receiving more calls in relation to animals in distress in the cold conditions. Usually a concerned neighbor contacts police in fear the animal has been left in the cold too long. We would remind pet owners to ensure your animals have appropriate shelter for the weather conditions.
*Police continue to attend local schools to deliver programming as well as other timely community events. On November 11, members of the Weyburn Police Service, including Chief Marlo Pritchard, participated in the Remembrance Day Service held at the Legion.
*As the holiday season approaches, the Weyburn Police Service plan to conduct a number of traffic checks for impaired drivers. We remind those out celebrating the season that, if you are driving, do not drink, and if you drink, do not drive.
*On November 17, patrolling officers stopped a vehicle after the driver's actions suggested that he or she might be impaired. The subsequent investigation and breath test resulted in no charges but the driver did receive a 24-hour suspension prior to being released.
*On November 15, police attended to three different locations in the downtown core with reports of graffiti after someone had written on vehicles, buildings and electrical panels with black marker. There are no suspects at this time, but police are requesting the public's help in identifying the individual or individuals who are responsible. The incidents remain under investigation.
*On November 14, police attended to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Sims Avenue and Highway #39. No injuries were reported. One driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for failing to stop at a stop sign.
*On November 11, as a result of a complaint, police were led to a vehicle that was stuck in the ditch. Investigation revealed the driver had been operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and she was also impaired. As a result, the young female driver will be appearing in court in December to face criminal charges for her actions.
*If anyone has any information on an incident that has been reported in this week's News Release or any other serious crime, please contact the Weyburn Police Service at 848-3250 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
