On February 22, at about 7:15 a.m., the Weyburn Police Service received a call from staff at a local hotel. Two males had been fighting and one was found laying injured in the hotel corridor. Upon police arrival, both combatants were taken to the Weyburn hospital where each refused treatment. A 21 year-old male was lodged in cells and held until sober. A 29 year-old male was returned to his hotel room. Neither individual would provide evidence against the other and no independent witnesses could be found.
On February 21, a Weyburn resident reported that an elderly family member had received a 'grandparent scam' telephone call. The caller said that he was her nephew and was in trouble and needed money. The female did not provide any money and terminated the call. Once again we would like to reinforce that this is the correct action in these types of calls. If they are legitimate, the caller will gladly provide call-back information which you can confirm through your police department.
Also on February 21, the Weyburn Police responded to a report of a traffic collision on 11th Street at East Avenue. An investigation revealed that the vehicle travelling north on 11th Street failed to yield the right-of-way resulting in a collision with a vehicle travelling west on East Avenue. No one was injured in the collision. The northbound vehicle had to be towed from the scene.
On February 19, the Weyburn PS responded to a local apartment regarding a complaint of an assault. Upon arrival, police found that a 36 year-old male had been assaulted by his 23 year-old girlfriend. As well, the girlfriend damaged the apartment door. The suspect was located a short time later and arrested for the assault. She was released on conditions not to contact the victim. Alcohol was a contributing factor for both the suspect and the victim.
On February 18, the Weyburn PS received a call regarding a suspicious male in the downtown core selling televisions from his vehicle. A subsequent check revealed that there was no criminal activity, but the person did not have a city business license. He was advised to stop selling items until he obtained a license.
On February 17, a Weyburn resident received an email telling him that he was due in court and that he should bring a number of personal papers. The person believed the email to be fraudulent and did not open any attachments or otherwise respond to the matter. We wish to confirm that this is the best course of action to take. If ever in doubt do not open any strange or unsolicited email attachments or provide personal identifying information over email.
Also on February 17, the Weyburn PS were dispatched to an apartment building regarding a male person causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, police found the person had left the scene. They were able to identify this person and shortly after located and arrested the 34 year-old male for being intoxicated. He was lodged in cells until sober.
On February 16, the Weyburn PS were called to a report of a disturbance at a local apartment. Upon arrival they learned that the 26 year-old female suspect had already left. The disturbance was over clothing and personal items.
Also on February 16, while on routine patrol, the police came across a vehicle parked in an area it should not have been. When checked, the 17 year-old female driver was found to have open liquor in the vehicle. A further check revealed that she had an outstanding arrest warrant.
NOTE: The Weyburn PS are investigating a report of a theft of tools from a construction site on Johnston Drive. Anyone having information on this or any other crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
