Estevan Police Service (EPS) members have wrapped up investigations from a couple of weekend incidents.
The first was a minor collision with no injuries on Kensington Avenue during the Aug. 29 day shift. It became a criminal code investigation when a man lied to police, saying he was the driver of the vehicle, when it was actually a female with him who was driving. Police have charged him with obstruction of justice and he will make a court appearance at a later date. The female had a learner's licence, and was not operating a vehicle with an appropriate licence. She was also charged accordingly.
During the Aug. 30 day shift, a man came to police and said he erroneously received notices of fines in the mail for tickets. Police investigated the matter and solved it with the complainant’s assistance. A male relative was charged for obstruction after he was stopped by EPS members in the spring and issued a traffic ticket. The male failed to identify himself and gave his relative’s name. He took responsibility for his actions, but faces charges new charges for obstruction of justice.
Police were called to a conflict between a couple during the Aug. 26 day shift. They were disputing ownership of a house and property. Neither person conceded to any offers put forth by the police or their partner. They were advised to contact lawyers and get the matter settled.
Police were called to the city’s west side during the Aug. 26 night shift for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Police located the vehicle in an alley and viewed the vehicle being driven erratically. The male driver was found to be suspended, and was placed under arrest and transported back to the police station, where he was charged accordingly under the Traffic Safety Act.
Members received a call of a male who entered an apartment without knocking during the Aug. 28 night shift. Police determined he entered the wrong apartment, as he was looking for a person that he thought lived there. Police attended and the complainants did not wish to pursue the matter.
Police were later called to another apartment complex, as three people were trying to get in. As the police arrived, a woman picked up a rock and smashed out a window of the apartment. The property manager was called and attended to the scene. The woman was found to be the owner of the apartment and will be replacing the window on her own.
Members were also notified that night of a complaint of someone sending harassing texts and driving by a residence. The person was gone when police arrived.
Officers conducted a vehicle stop during the Aug. 29 night shift that resulted in a young offender being issued a summary offence ticket for having open alcohol in a vehicle. Another young offender in the vehicle was charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with possession of ecstasy. He was released and will be appearing in court on Oct. 19.
Officers were then called to the community garden plots in northwest Estevan as a passerby noted some people walking around the plots. The suspects were gone on police arrival.
Members were also dispatched to a school in south-central Estevan. A teacher getting ready for classes thought he heard people on the roof. Police attended and did not locate anyone.
Police received a report during the Aug. 30 night shift of an impaired driver riding a motorcycle from a west-central establishment to a nearby residence. They attended to the area, but the suspected impaired driver wasn’t found.
Officers received another report of an impaired driver approaching the city along Highway 39. Members stopped the vehicle and after further investigation, found the driver to be sober.
Members then received a report of an unleashed dog in west-central Estevan that approached an individual walking their dog and attempted to bite the dog. The victim dog received minor injuries as a result. The matter remains under investigation. The public is reminded to always ensure dogs are on leashes, as per the City of Estevan bylaw.
The police were also dispatched to a report of youths cycling in central Estevan in a careless fashion. All were spoken to and reminded of traffic laws regarding bicycles.
A hit-and-run incident that was reported during the night shift resulted in minor damage. The matter remains under investigation.
A traffic collision in south Estevan was reported to police. It caused minor damage to the vehicles involved. No injuries were reported and no charges were warranted.
