The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is urging motorists to drive with caution in reduced speed zones and in residential areas.
Police received several calls about motorists driving too quickly around parks and schools on May 2. With the nice weather that Estevan has enjoyed recently, more people are spending time outdoors.
Estevan Police will be strictly enforcing these areas to help protect citizens. Officers ask the public to slow down, and to be courteous and safe.
In other recent news from the EPS, Jason McGillicky of Estevan was arrested during the May 4 day shift, and charged with breaching his probation. McGillicky was released in front of a justice of the peace and appeared in court again on May 9.
Police are also investigating a complaint of a person using a BB or a pellet gun to shoot birds in a residential area during that day shift. The responsible person could be facing charges under the city bylaw or the Criminal Code.
Officers were called to a theft of gas from a local business. The matter is still under investigation.
Police are looking into a theft of flowers from a local store.
Members assisted with traffic control after a camper broke down on the east overpass. The matter was resolved after the camper was towed.
Police received a report of a vehicle getting gasoline at a service station and driving off without paying during the May 4 night shift. The matter is under investigation and charges are pending.
Officers were called about an unwanted guest at a residence. When police arrived at the scene, they learned the unwanted person had left without further incident.
Police were later alerted to a hit-and-run accident at a local business. Fortunately, a witness observed the accident, and recorded the vehicle description and license number. Police are continuing the investigation.
Members received a complaint during the May 5 day shift regarding the ongoing scam involving a person claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The suspect calls a residence and asks for money. The EPS reminds the public that this is an ongoing fraud and to not send any money. Anyone who receives this call is asked to contact police.
Police are looking into a complaint of criminal harassment involving two female youths.
Officers were active patrolling reduced speed zones around the schools and on First Street throughout the day shift.
Members are looking into a complaint of a suspicious male inquiring about purchasing a large number of iTunes cards.
Police received a report of an ongoing criminal harassment case during the May 6 day shift. Officers had previously mediated a resolution, and have made further attempts to bring a solution. A warning was issued that should the behaviour continue, it would result in an arrest and criminal charges.
Members received a complaint of threats being uttered over Facebook. The matter is still under investigation.
Police also received a report of a break and enter to a dwelling, which remains under investigation.
Officers arrested and charged a 35-year-old Estevan woman with driving while over .08 and impaired driving during the May 6 night shift, after receiving a call through the Report Impaired Drivers line. She was released to a sober friend and booked for court in June.
A 32-year-old Estevan man was arrested for breaching the conditions of his release, after police received a call of a disturbance at an apartment complex. An investigation is ongoing into an alleged assault stemming from the same incident.
A 28-year-old male was charged under the noise bylaw for causing a noise that disturbs others. The matter is set for court at a later date.
Members responded to a complaint of several potentially intoxicated males in the Nicholson Road area. It proved to be a loud slumber party.
Officers responded to several bonfire complaints during the night. The EPS reminds the public that they need a valid fire permit to have any bonfire or fires in the backyard.
Police received a complaint of an erratic driver entering the east end of the city during the May 7 day shift. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
Members received a report of a business operating without a license. The matter is still under investigation.
Police arrested a male during a traffic stop for possessing marijuana. He was charged accordingly and will appear in court in June.
Officers were extremely active with traffic enforcement throughout the night shift on May 7, as they stopped over 50 vehicles. Members were very happy to see that no drivers were impaired by alcohol.
Members issued several summary offence tickets under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, after observing people consuming alcohol on the street and at a local convenience store.
Officers arrested and charged two Estevan residents during the May 8 night shift, stemming from a break-and-enter the previous evening. A 26-year-old man is facing one charge of breaking-and-entering and committing a theft, and a 20-year-old woman is facing charges of breaking-and-entering and committing a theft, and failing to comply with her release conditions. Both made their first court appearance in Estevan on May 9.
Officers responded to a noise complaint in the downtown area. The homeowner was warned of the bylaw.
