Estevan Police Service (EPS) members were kept busy in early March with calls involving scams, a stolen truck and more.
Police received a complaint of uttering threats involving co-workers during the Feb. 29 day shift. The matter is under investigation.
A 34-year-old Estevan man was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice after an incident at the Estevan Courthouse. He will appear in court at a later date.
Police received a call about a dark or black half-ton leaving black marks and speeding through the residential areas of Pleasentdale during the early evening. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the truck or driver who was causing problems in the area.
Officers also received calls about suspicious activity in southwest Estevan. Members attended the area and stopped numerous vehicles that were seen around the problem area. Citizens are encouraged to immediately report anything that they think is suspicious to police.
The EPS received a report of a fraud involving SaskTel during the March 1 day shift. People are receiving emails that appear to be from the Crown corporation, stating that the company is having trouble verifying account information, and directing the receiver to a web page. People who receive this email should not follow the link, and should contact SaskTel directly to confirm if the email is legit.
A complaint also came in of a person claiming to be from the EPS and insisting that there were outstanding tickets to be paid. The caller was then willing to take credit card information over the phone to deal with the tickets. The EPS does not call people regarding unpaid tickets and does not accept payment over the phone. Anyone who receives a similar call is to contact the EPS.
Members were called to several hit-and-run accidents throughout the city.
Police responded to a complaint of an impaired driver leaving the courthouse. The vehicle was not located but all information was forwarded to Saskatchewan General Insurance.
Officers were called to several driving complaints during the March 1 night shift. They are under investigation.
Members also checked several motorists for sobriety and a 48-year-old Estevan man provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device. An alert reading was recorded and the male lost his license for 72 hours.
Police received a complaint of an accident at the intersection of Third Street and Seventh Avenue during the March 2 day shift. No injuries were reported, but one of the vehicles had to be towed from the scene. A summary offence ticket was issued for failing to yield the right of way at an intersection.
Members responded to a complaint of a 17-year-old male being verbally abusive and threatening to his parents during the March 2 night shift. Police were able to resolve the matter and the youth remained in the home for the evening.
Officers are investigating a hit-and-run that occurred at a local restaurant. Charges may be pending against the registered owner of the offending vehicle.
Police were called to King Street and Kensington Avenue during the March 3 day shift, as youths were reportedly crawling through a culvert under King Street. Police located the young people involved, warned them about their actions and told them to return to school.
Members assisted emergency medical services (EMS) with transporting a patient to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Police received a report of a break-and-enter at a business in the city’s core. A small amount of cash was taken. The matter is still under investigation.
Officers also received a report of a stolen 2009 grey Ford Escape pickup truck during the day shift. It was recovered the following night. The theft remains under investigation. Police remind the public to take the necessary steps to protect their vehicles from being stolen.
The EPS were called to a domestic disturbance in north-central Estevan during the March 3 night shift. A 25-year-old woman was arrested for public intoxication. She was transported to EPS where she was lodged in cells until sober.
A purse was stolen from a vehicle in a north-central Estevan parking lot. The public is reminded to ensure vehicles are locked and valuables are removed upon exiting.
Police received a report of a possible impaired driver in central Estevan. The vehicle and driver were located by police, but the driver was sober. A citation was served under the Traffic Safety Act for unsupervised driving with only a learner’s license.
A youth was charged for breaching the conditions of his release order, as he was not complying with his curfew.
The EPS initiated a traffic stop in central Estevan, which resulted in a 41-year-old man being served a three-day administrative license suspension for being a suspended driver.
A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana as a result of a traffic stop in central Estevan. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance on April 18.
Police were alerted to a suspicious person in a vehicle parked behind a local business during the March 4 day shift. Members patrolled the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
A driving complaint was received regarding a reckless driver. The driver has not been located at this time.
A local financial institution reported a fraud. The surveillance video and statements indicate a male suspect. The matter is still under investigation.
A local business called police for assistance. A male was passed out in the bathroom. Police spoke to the male and he was taken to his home after it was determined he was able to take care of himself.
Members arrested an 18-year-old male during the March 5 day shift for breaching the conditions of his probation. He was released and will attend court at a later date.
Police responded to a vehicle collision at the corner of 13th Avenue and Eighth Street. One of the drivers was transported by EMS to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment. The accident is under investigation.
Members were called to the Estevan Shoppers Mall parking lot to a report of a man who was panhandling in the area. Police located and spoke with him, and advised him of the Estevan bylaw. He was sent on his way.
Police are investigating a complaint of criminal harassment that came in during the day shift.
Officers were called to a complaint of a loud party in the Scotsburn area during the March 5 night shift. Party participants were loud and urinating outside. The homeowner was issued a warning under the bylaw for the noise and the conduct of the guests. No further reports were received.
Police attended to the Leisure Centre to a report of a disturbance. The parties involved were gone before police arrived.
A 27-year-old Estevan man was stopped for operating his vehicle. He is required to only operate a vehicle equipped with an alcohol ignition interlock system. He was found to be in possession of a little more than two grams of marijuana, and was charged with possession of a controlled substance. He will appear in court on April 18.
Police received a driving complaint about a local taxi. The complaint was investigated and was unfounded.
Members were called to a suspicious person report in the Pleasantdale area. Police were unable to locate anyone meeting the description.
Police received a complaint of two people unconscious on the courthouse lawn. Officers attended and located two intoxicated individuals resting on their way home. One walked home and the second individual was transported home.
Police issued summary offence tickets to individuals for passing emergency vehicles at speeds greater than 60 kilometres per hour.
A 26-year-old man from Estevan was charged with impaired driving, driving while over .08, and having, keeping or consuming alcohol in a vehicle. He was released later in the morning.
Police responded to a couple of alarms during the March 7 day shift. One was at an apartment building in northeast Estevan. Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to the area, as well. There were no reports of damage or injuries, as it is believed that someone burned their lunch.
Police had to leave the scene to respond to a residential alarm in west Estevan. It was false, as the owner was having issues with her alarm.
Police are investigating a couple of driving complaints. One was reported on Third Street near the police station. The driver was identified and the investigation is ongoing. The other came from the Petterson Drive and Rooney Road intersection. The offending vehicle was not located but police monitored the area for a while and will continue to do so to enforce drivers to obey the stop sign.
Police responded to a report of some suspicious behavior at a business on the east end of Fourth Street. A man was spoken to and it was determined he was using the local Wi-Fi to communicate with family abroad.
Police stopped a motorist on the north end of the city. The driver of the vehicle was disqualified and was charged under the Traffic Safety Act. The vehicle was seized and could be impounded for 30 days.
