On December 8, in the early morning hours, the Weyburn Police Service received a direct call from a 28 year-old female victim about an assault in progress at her residence. Although the residence was outside of city limits, due to the urgency of the matter, members of the Weyburn Police Service responded. Upon arrival, a 43 year-old male person was found to have suffered significant injuries and was transported by EMS to the Weyburn General Hospital. A 35 year-old male was taken into custody without incident at the scene. Weyburn Police members remained on-scene until the RCMP arrived and are assisting in the investigation.
On December 7, the Weyburn Police Service received a report regarding the sexual exploitation of a 17 year-old female. Subsequent investigation revealed that a 40 year-old male was exercising undue influence over the 17 year-old victim in exchange for sexual services. The matter is still under investigation. Neither the suspect nor the victim are from Weyburn.
On December 6, as a result of a traffic stop, a 46 year-old male was charged with driving while suspended and driving an unregistered vehicle. This was the second such incident for the accused in recent weeks. The vehicle was seized and impounded pursuant to SGI legislation.
On December 5, the Weyburn Police Service received a call from a local taxi company about an unruly passenger. As a result of police involvement a 21 year-old female was arrested at the scene and lodged in cells until sober. No charges will be laid.
On December 4, the Weyburn Police Service was dispatched to a report of a fight at a local pub. Involved was a 24 year-old male suspect and a 26 year-old male victim. The victim did not wish to provide further information making the laying of charges difficult. The matter did not require further police intervention.
Also on December 4, the Weyburn Police Service were called to a local hotel regarding a disturbance in the lobby. A 29 year-old male was upset at the services being offered by the hotel. The suspect, a hotel guest, was escorted to his room with no further need for police involvement.
Further, on December 4, the Weyburn Police Service received a report from a male person fearing for his safety. The investigation determined that the person was a user of crystal meth and may have been suffering a delusional episode. He was assisted to the extent possible.
Throughout the month of December, the Weyburn Police Service Members will be out in full force conducting drinking and driving enforcement checks. Make sure if you are going to be at a function and will be consuming alcohol that you make arrangements for a safe ride home.
With the onset of the winter season and the snow that comes with it, the Weyburn Police Service would like to remind residents of the provisions of the Traffic Bylaw relating to the parking of vehicles on City Streets. The Bylaw allows vehicles to be parked for a maximum of 48 hours at a time. Vehicles parked over the 48 hours are subject to being issued a parking ticket and to being towed. If the vehicle is so parked and is a hazard or an impediment to street maintenance, including snow removal, it will be seized and towed.
