Two people have been charged after the Estevan Police Service (EPS) received a report of a stolen truck early in the morning of July 5.
Police searched locations around Estevan and notified the RCMP to be on the lookout for the truck. The vehicle was located in Estevan.
Investigation throughout the day determined that the man who called in the truck theft was actually committing public mischief by falsely accusing another person of taking the truck.
The man was arrested and will be charged for public mischief.
Also, as a result of this investigation, the accused will be charged with impaired driving, stemming from the same incident.
A female who was involved in this incident was on conditions to be inside her approved residence between certain hours. There is evidence that she was out past curfew, and she will be charged accordingly.
Police are still investigating the incident and want to thank the registered owner, who is from Manitoba, for his assistance as well as the partnering agencies who were inconvenienced by the accused.
In other recent police news, members received a report during the July 4 day shift that damage had been done to new cars at a local dealership. An investigation revealed that a seven-year-old and an eight-year-old were responsible. Police have made contact with the parents and the matter will be turned over to them.
Police responded to a single-vehicle collision at the Estevan Cemetery. No damage occurred to any headstones or city property, as the vehicle hit a tree. There were no injuries, and the tree seems to be all right, but the vehicle had to be towed from the scene.
Members were called to a north end liquor establishment, as a man left without paying his tab. Police located him a few blocks away and he was arrested for fraud and public intoxication. He was lodged in cells until sober. The outstanding balance was cleared up by his spouse.
Police were called to a residence during the July 4 night shift to check on the welfare of an Estevan male. He was reportedly using drugs and alcohol. The male had left the residence prior to the police arriving.
Officers were then dispatched to a Westview residence after receiving a call regarding another male’s condition. Police spoke to a male and transported him to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Police attended to a report of a suspicious male who was pacing back and forth in central Estevan. Police learned he had exited the vehicle he was in to give the driver privacy for a phone conversation.
Members received a report of a stolen television. The TV was initially lent to the other individual. The two parties were not arguing over property they had borrowed from each other. Police seized all the property from both individuals and returned it to the rightful owners.
Police were called to a downtown restaurant for an intoxicated man wandering in the parking lot. The man had no place to stay and a friend could not be located. He was lodged in cells until sober.
Officers received three 911 calls from a cellular telephone during the July 5 night shift. The individual wouldn't give his location or name. An adult male was located, and he was intoxicated on substances and thought he was being chased. Police attempted to assist in getting him home, and, due to his level of intoxication, he felt he was being set up. After additional 911 calls, police were able to get the individual to leave with a family member.
Police received a call about a possible impaired driver leaving a downtown business during the July 6 day shift. The vehicle was not located due to the time delay in reporting the incident. The matter is under investigation.
Officers also received a call about a Moped driving on the sidewalk in the downtown area. Police remind motorists that gas or electric bikes and Mopeds are to be used on the street and are to obey the rules of the road like other motor vehicles.
Police continued to receive complaints about the Canada Revenue Agency scam. Members continue to urge the public to not give out any information and to hang up on the caller. Information regarding this scam can be found on the EPS website.
Members received a report of someone throwing beer bottles from a vehicle while traveling on King Street during the July 6 night shift. A description was given but the car was not immediately located. A vehicle with a matching description was stopped later in the night and the driver was advised of the complaint. It is unknown if it is the same vehicle.
Police also received a complaint of someone not stopping at a Canada-U.S. border crossing during the July 7 day shift. Information was passed on to the RCMP and the vehicle was stopped before it reached the city.
Two separate reports of suspicious persons were received and investigated. In both incidents, the identity of each person in question was obtained, and it was learned there was no reason for concern. The individuals were then sent on their way with no further police action required.
Officers received a lot of bylaw-related complaints for unkempt properties. The bylaw enforcement officer is handling the matters.
Police received a call of a vehicle driving off after fuelling up at a northeast service station during the July 7 night shift. A plate was obtained and attempts to contact the person responsible were made. The matter is still under investigation.
Members are looking into a criminal harassment complaint that was filed during the July 8 day shift. The matter is still under investigation.
Officers received a complaint of a vehicle being operated in an erratic matter. A 20-year-old Bienfait male was charged under the Traffic Safety Act.
EPS assisted the RCMP in Souris, MB, with executing an arrest warrant for an Estevan male. The male was released for court in Manitoba in August.
Several bylaw complaints were received about animals being left in vehicles during the July 8 night shift. The public is reminded not to leave their pets inside vehicles during the warm weather.
Police received a complaint of an assault that occurred that night. The matter is still under investigation.
A complaint of an attempted fraud was received after a male was contacted by someone claiming to be from the federal government. When asked for his credit card number, he ended the call, and was advised to contact his credit card company to look into any fraudulent use of his card.
Police were alerted to a loud party at a residence during the July 9 night shift. Police attended and warned the homeowner about the noise bylaw.
Members assisted Estevan Emergency Medical Services with a call at an Estevan hotel.
