Estevan Police Service (EPS) members responded to a number of different driving and vehicle-related calls, along with a vandalism incident, during the past week.
Officers were informed of a possible stolen vehicle in central Estevan during the Sept. 8 night shift. The vehicle was found, but further investigation revealed it was not actually stolen. The matter was identified as a civil issue. No further action was required by police.
Police responded to a disturbance at the corner of Hudson Road and King Street during the Sept. 9 night shift. Two people were reportedly destroying a bike and possibly the stop sign at the corner.
Officers arrived and located one male who was very intoxicated. They also found the bike, which had been painted and totally destroyed. Wheels were hanging from the street signs, and pieces and parts from the bike were strewn across the area. No damage could be seen to city property.
One male was arrested for mischief and held until he was sober. Police are asking for anyone with additional information on this crime to call the EPS at 306-634-4767.
Members were called to a downtown establishment around midnight during the Sept. 10 night shift, for a complaint of some drug activity.
Police were given the name of one man, and recognized the second male after he was pointed out. The first man tried to slip out the back when he saw police coming in the front door. Unfortunately for him, an officer was waiting outside.
The 22-year-old man took off running on foot and was caught a few moments later. He faces a charge of obstruction of justice, and two charges of breaching the conditions of his release from the previous week.
The second male was checked and found to be on conditions as well. He was arrested, charged and later released. A small amount of drugs were located and police are continuing the investigation.
Officers responded to an argument earlier in the night at an east end parking lot. The parties were spoken to and they separated for the night.
Police were kept busy with driving complaints during the Sept. 11 night shift. One vehicle in particular passed a police vehicle at speeds that were dangerous to the public. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but due to safety concerns, suspended the pursuit. The RCMP was notified. The vehicle was located and police were able to safely stop the driver. He was arrested and faces charges under the Traffic Safety Act, along with criminal code charges for dangerous operation of a vehicle and flight from police.
Members were also dispatched to a residential area that night to investigate a complaint of a male and female who were arguing outside. Officers located the subjects and determined that one of the individuals would be arrested and held in cells until sober. No charges were necessary.
Police were notified of a small car driving at an extreme speed during the Sept. 12 night shift. EPS and RCMP members patrolled the west side of the city to try and find the vehicle.
Members then received a report from a third party regarding a female who was being sexually assaulted. They located the female and she said she was not assaulted, and there had been a miscommunication through messages.
Police also received a report of a hit-and-run during the night from a residential area in east-central Estevan. The vehicle did not stop and caused substantial damage to a parked vehicle. The matter is still under investigation.
A large truck was reported to have performed a stunting maneuver in the parking lot of a local drinking establishment. The vehicle was located and the motorist was issued a three-day driving suspension for being over a legal limit of alcohol.
A noise complaint was later received involving young people at a residence. Members found many youths outside the home and they were asked to disperse. No further action was required.
An impaired driver was located in the early morning hours of September 13. He failed the breathalyzer test and was brought back to the police station for breath samples. The 20-year-old man was charged with driving while over .08 and impaired driving. He will answer to the charge on November 16.
