On May 8, Weyburn Police Service received two reports of theft from vehicles which had been parked on the 1800 block of Eaglesham Avenue. Both vehicles were trucks and both had their windows and mirrors damaged. The one vehicle had a radar detector stolen and the other, an iPod and some jewellery. There are no suspects and both incidents remain under investigation.
On May 6, Weyburn Police received a report of an attempt break and enter to a condo after the homeowners noticed pry marks to the balcony doors. Entrance was not gained and there are no suspects. The incident remains under investigation.
On May 5, Weyburn Police Service received a report of an online fraud after the victim had air flights charged to their account which had not been purchased by the complainant. The incident remains under investigation.
Also on May 5, as a result of a coordinated investigation into trafficking of cocaine by the Weyburn Police Service and the Saskatchewan Combined Forces Selective Enforcement Unit (CFSEU), a male was arrested outside a local licensed beverage room. The investigation continued with a search warrant being executed at a residence within the city, resulting in a seizure of a small amount of cocaine. A 48 year-old male was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marihuana (under 30 grams) and proceeds of crime under $5,000. The male was released from custody to appear in court at a later date.
CFSEU is funded by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Justice, Corrections and Policing. CFSEU is an investigative body comprised of personnel from partner police agencies from the Regina Police Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Prince Albert Police Service, and the Saskatoon Police Service. The mandate of CFSEU is to expose, investigate, disrupt, dismantle and prosecute organized crime groups.
Further on May 5, Weyburn Police Service received a complaint of an attempted telephone solicited fraud. The complainant received a phone call from an individual who stated he was investigating previous fraud reports. The complainant did not send any money. Members of the public are again reminded that telephone solicited frauds continue to occur occasionally in Weyburn. If contacted by someone you are not familiar with, do not send any money and notify the police.
On May 4, Weyburn Police attended to a local residence to do a compliance check on an individual who was released from custody on court imposed conditions. As a result of the investigation a 43 year-old male was arrested and charged with Breach of Recognizance and held in custody for court.
On May 3, Weyburn Police responded to a disturbance at a local residence. Upon arrival, police found a female who was out of control and causing problems. The situation was brought under control and the female was transported to hospital by EMS. It is suspected that drug use played a role in the out of control behavior. No charges were laid.
Also on May 3, the Weyburn PS received a report of a mischief as a result of a vehicle being damaged. The vehicle had been parked on the 500 Block of Fifth Street and had the driver's side mirror ripped off. The incident remains under investigation.
On May 3, Weyburn Police responded to complaints of ATVs driving within the city limits. Police located a number of individuals and warned the drivers of their actions, though no charges were laid. Owners of ATVs are reminded that it is against the City of Weyburn's bylaws to be driving quads in the city.
Also on May 3, Weyburn PS attended to a two vehicle accident at Government Road and Souris Avenue. The investigation determined that one vehicle had been stopped at a red light when the following vehicle rear-ended the stopped vehicle. The driver, a 36 year-old male, was charged under the Traffic Safety Act.
Further, on May 3, Weyburn Police responded to a dangerous driving complaint after receiving information of a vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed in an alley near Tenth Street and Bison Avenue and that it had struck numerous things in the alley before striking a telephone pole. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Police Station. The subsequent investigation resulted in a 22 year-old male being charged with dangerous driving and he was later released from custody to attend court at a later date.
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 1-800-222-Tips(8477), or to contact the Weyburn Police Service.
