On November 9, Police responded to a local bar regarding a fight. Two males were having a discussion when one of them punched the other in the face. A 30 year-old male was arrested for being drunk in public and was lodged in cells until sober. The other male was taken home by friends. No charges were laid in the incident.
On November 8, Police responded to an accident in the east area of the city after a vehicle collided with the rear of a parked semi trailer. The driver of the vehicle was looking down trying to determine how to turn his front wipers on when he collided with the trailer, the air bags deployed during the collision. The 51 year-old male was charged for driving without due care and attention. He suffered minor injuries following the accident.
On November 7, Police responded to an accident in the 200 block of Government Road North. A north bound vehicle had collided with the rear of another north bound vehicle. The 33 year-old female driver of the second vehicle was trapped in her car after the collision, the air bags had deployed and the doors would not unlock. She was removed from her vehicle and transported to the hospital with minor injuries. She was charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
Also on November 7, Police responded to an accident at the Highway 39 and Sims Avenue intersection. A north bound vehicle was waiting to turn right on to Highway 39, a second north bound vehicle believed the other vehicle was waiting too long. The 41 year-old male driver went around the other vehicle on the driver's side and he sideswiped her vehicle.
Further on November 7, an 18 year-old male attended Weyburn Police Service and stated that he had been assaulted by a 25 year-old male. He suffered from injuries to his left arm, hand and leg and also to his back. Police are investigating the assault.
On November 6, officers on patrol stopped a vehicle driven by a 31 year-old female. She held a class 7 licence and was charged for driving in violation of her restriction. Her 51 year-old male passenger was arrested on other outstanding charges from a previous incident and transported to Weyburn Police Service. The 51 year-old male was charged with Evading Police and Driving While Disqualified under the Criminal Code, as a result of an incident that had occurred the previous week. The male had been driving a vehicle and when police had attempted to stop it the driver had fled at a high rate of speed. The pursuit was called off when the vehicle left Weyburn heading west on Highway 13. The accused was later released from custody and will be appearing in court later this month.
Also on November 6, at approximately 9:00 p.m. a 16 year-old female was walking to her vehicle which was parked in the parking lot of the 10 Block of Second Street, just north of the Royal Hotel. The victim was approached by a male, described as younger in age, wearing dark pants and clothing. The suspect attacked the victim, striking her on the head with a blunt object while forcing her into the back seat of her own vehicle. The victim was able to fight off the attacker and escape, fleeing on foot to the Police Station. The victim was treated in hospital and later released to the safety of her family. There are no suspects at this time and the Weyburn Police Service continues to investigate. The Weyburn Police Service would like to remind women in our community to be conscious of their personal safety. A few suggested safety tips are:
Be aware of your surroundings,
Travel in pairs or groups whenever possible
Stay in well lit areas
Check your vehicle prior to getting into it
The Weyburn Police Service is looking for witnesses or any information regarding this terrible assault. If you witnessed anything in the area of the 10 block Second Street or know anything regarding this crime, please call the Weyburn Police Service at 306-848-3250 or call Crime Stoppers.
On November 5, Police received a complaint of an intoxicated male asking another male to buy him a beer. Officers located the man on Third Street South and he was taken to his residence. No charges were laid.
On November 4, Police received a complaint from a witness at the Weyburn Court House. A 30 year-old female complained that she was being harassed by a 32 year-old male who was involved in a court case with her. An officer gathered further information from witnesses about the incident. The investigation resulted in no further charges being laid.
Also on November 4, an 11 year-old male youth attended Weyburn Police Service to report a dog running at large. The dog in question had previously bitten another person. A charge of allowing a dog to run at large was laid under the bylaw with a scheduled court appearance later this month.
Further on November 4, a 32 year-old female reported her two sons (ages 8 and 4) missing. Officers spoke to the 38 year-old father, who wasn't sure where they had gone. Weyburn Fire Department, Weyburn EMS, local cab companies and gas stations were notified and helped look for the children. Approximately an hour later, a further search of the residence found the kids safely sleeping in their beds.
On November 3, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offence. The 36 year-old male driver was found to be a disqualified driver. He was charged for driving while disqualified. His vehicle was also seized and impounded for 30 days.
If you or anyone you know has any information regarding any of the above crimes, or any other serious crime, police are encouraging you to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-Tips(8477), or to contact the Weyburn Police Service at 306-848-3250.
