On March 1, Weyburn Police Service members attended to a noisy party and assisted in dispersing those involved by giving some of the youths a ride home. Police also charged an 18 year-old male under the alcohol and gaming regulations with a minor possessing alcohol.
On February 28, the Weyburn Police Service received a complaint of a possible credit card fraud involving members of the same family. It is alleged that one family member was fraudulently using another family member's credit card. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
Also on February 28, police received a complaint of snow machines being driven in the area of Coteau Avenue and Eleventh Street. Police were unable to identify the individuals involved. We would like to remind those individuals who own snow machines, that under the City Bylaws, operating snow machines in the city is prohibited.
On February 27, members of the Weyburn PS attended to a local bar after reports of a disturbance by fighting. Upon police arrival the individuals involved were dispersed with no further problems. No charges were laid.
On February 25, the Weyburn PS received a complaint of an identity fraud. The 50 year-old victim attended the Police Service and reported that he had been contacted by a credit card company regarding usage of a credit card in his name. They were also inquiring about outstanding loans from Eastern Canada in excess of $35,000. The victim denied any knowledge of any of these transactions. The incident is currently being investigated.
On February 24, the Weyburn Police Service received a complaint of numerous vehicles parked in Jubilee Park. Police attended and during the course of the investigation arrested an 18 year-old male driver for impaired care and control of a vehicle. The male was transported to cells and subsequently charged with being over .08, as well as being charged with open liquor in a vehicle. The accused's vehicle was also impounded. The accused was later released from custody and will be appearing in court later in March.
On February 23, the Weyburn PS responded to a motor vehicle accident at Government Road and Highway 39. The male driver was stopped in traffic when his foot slipped off the brake and onto the gas pedal causing his vehicle to hit the stopped semi in front of him. There was no damage to the semi and no injuries were reported.
Also on February 23, the Weyburn Police Service attended to a domestic between a 31 year-old male and a 26 year-old female. The male agreed to leave the residence and an allegation of assault is being investigated.
On February 22, Weyburn PS responded to a domestic related assault. A disagreement between a 17 year-old male and a 37 year-old male family member had escalated into a physical confrontation with the 17 year-old being assaulted with a weapon. Both involved individuals received minor injuries and the 17 year-old was treated in hospital and later released. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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 1-8-222-Tips(8477), or to contact the Weyburn Police Service.
