A 50-year-old man from Windthorst is facing numerous charges following a traffic stop north of Estevan during the April 8 night shift.
According to a media release from the Estevan Police Service (EPS), he has been charged with obstruction of justice, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. He was transported to the police station, where he was also charged with refusing to provide a breath sample.
The man has also been charged with driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without an appropriate driver's licence and having open liquor in a vehicle.
He was originally booked for court on May 30, but he was remanded into custody for a court appearance on April 11.
In other recent police news, EPS members were alerted to a suspicious vehicle in the Westview area during the April 4 day shift. The vehicle was not immediately located but the matter remains under investigation.
Numerous cheque frauds were also reported as part of an ongoing theft investigation. A 25-year-old Estevan male was arrested for using a forged cheque at a local financial institution. The matter remains under investigation, and police have received more calls about fraudulent cheques.
Police received a call through the Report Impaired Drivers line about a motorist’s driving actions during the April 4 night shift. A very good description of the vehicle was obtained. The vehicle was located on 13th Avenue, and when police attempted to stop and investigate, the vehicle continued on, making a left turn through a red light at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Fifth Street. When police caught up to the vehicle, it came to a stop just off 12th Avenue. A 32-year-old Estevan man was arrested and charged with impaired driving, driving while over .08, driving while prohibited, failing to stop immediately for police, operating an unregistered vehicle and having, keeping or consuming alcohol in a vehicle. His vehicle was seized and he was held in custody to appear before a judge.
Members assisted Estevan Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on a report of a 28-year-old woman suffering from cardiac arrest during the April 5 day shift. She was treated at the scene and transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital for further care.
Officers were called to a local liquor establishment during the April 5 night shift, as a male did not pay for his whole tab. A local patron who was also present loaned the man the remainder of the money owed.
Police were called to a local business for a report of a fraud. Police viewed surveillance videos and recognized the man. Police are continuing to investigate and will be looking to arrest the man for fraud.
Members were called to the junction of Highway 47 and the truck bypass during the April 6 day shift to assist the Estevan RCMP with a traffic accident involving a semi-trailer and a pickup truck. EMS also attended, as one of the motorists sustained minor injuries. The matter remains under investigation.
A cat running at large was apprehended, and the owner was charged under the City of Estevan’s bylaw.
The bylaw enforcement officer visited many commercial properties within the city to serve spring cleanup notices.
Members were called to a central Estevan residence due to a report of a possible domestic disturbance. The matter was resolved upon police arrival.
Police received several calls about a suspicious male who had been standing on a street corner for an extended period of time during the April 6 night shift. Members spoke to the male. He was later transported to his residence and warned about his actions.
Officers then received calls about suspicious vehicles operating in the east industrial area. Police patrolled the area and were not able to locate any vehicles.
Another call was received about a vehicle that was possibly being driven in a city park. Police checked the area and again did not locate a vehicle.
A break-and-enter and theft occurred at a central Estevan establishment. Entry was made through a window, at which time a safe containing currency was stolen. The matter remains under investigation.
Police were called to a northeast Estevan business for a report of a fraud during the April 7 day shift. A 36-year-old man was arrested and transported to the police station, where he was charged and remanded for court on April 11.
Members received a report of a dog attacking another dog in south Estevan. The owner of the attacking dog was charged under the city bylaw.
Officers were called to an east Estevan grid road, as a mini-van was discovered in shallow water in the ditch. Further investigation resulted in the youth driver being charged under the Traffic Safety Act for driving without due care and attention.
Police also received a report of heavy trucks being driven on Fourth Street through downtown Estevan.
Members were called to a central Estevan location on a report of a vehicle blocking the alleyway. The vehicle was issued a parking ticket.
Police located several intoxicated males knocking over garbage cans and being loud during the April 7 night shift. The males were told to replace the items and clean the area, and were warned about their behavior.
Members were called to a residence in east Estevan during the April 8 night shift, for a report of a domestic disturbance. A 35-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the police station, where he was lodged in cells until sober.
Officers were dispatched to north Estevan, where a number of youths were observed shining a laser pointer through windows of nearby houses. The youths were gone upon police arrival and no other issues were reported.
Members attended to a northeast Estevan residence because a female was refusing to leave. She was spoken to and left without further incident.
Police received a report of youths attempting to enter a yard in south-central Estevan. They were then seen fleeing the area. Members attended, but the youths were not found. No further incidences were reported.
Members were called to a residence in the Pleasantdale area during the April 9 day shift to assist EMS crews with a request for their service.
Officers also received a complaint of criminal harassment that occurred through the Internet. The matter is still under investigation.
Police and EMS were called to a west Estevan roadway during the April 9 night shift, after a female fell while riding her bicycle and struck her head. She was transported to hospital where she was treated and later released.
Members attended to a north Estevan back alley where a homeowner observed two youths attempting to enter a pickup truck. The youths, who were scared off by the homeowner, were gone upon police arrival.
Police received a report of vehicles driving erratically on a northeast Estevan road that is under construction. Licence plates were obtained and the matter remains under investigation.
Members were dispatched to a north-central Estevan street, where an intoxicated female was causing a disturbance. The 24-year-old woman from Midale was arrested for public intoxication and lodged in cells until sober.
Police received a report of a theft from a convenience store in north Estevan during the April 10 day shift. Police identified the suspect from in-store video surveillance cameras. He was located and arrested for the theft and breaching his release conditions. The 35-year-old man will be held in custody and will appear in court on April 11 to answer to the charges.
Officers were dispatched to east Estevan on a report of a possible impaired driver, as the vehicle was swerving and driving into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. The female driver was sober, but reacting to the effects of her medication. She was driven to hospital by a friend.
Members were also called to a central Estevan facility on a report of a 911 hangup call from a pay phone. Nobody was present and there wasn’t an emergency when police arrived.
