On January 24, the Weyburn Police Service received a report that a vehicle had been involved in a collision and the driver had left the scene. An investigation revealed that a 23 year-old male had been driving when he lost control of the vehicle leaving the roadway and damaging a light standard. The driver has been issued two traffic tickets. Alcohol was a contributing factor.
Also on January 24, The Weyburn PS were contacted by a complainant regarding a rental scam. Investigation has shown that an on-line ad was posted offering a local residence as a rental property. The person posting the ad had no connection to the property and had no authority to offer it for rent. The ad was removed but was shortly reinstated by the original person having posted it. This type of situation is virtually impossible to control. To use an old adage - the best defense is a good offence. If you are looking at any type of on-line purchase you must exercise due-diligence.
On January 23, the Weyburn PS responded to a report that a male person under conditions to not contact his estranged wife was violating those conditions at a local business. Upon attending and speaking to the victim, it was determined that no offence had taken place.
Also on January 23, at about 6:30 p.m., the Weyburn PS received a report from a citizen that they had a suspected impaired driver detained at a downtown business. Upon police arrival, the citizen provided information enabling the police to initiate an investigation for impaired driving. A 53 year-old male was taken in to custody at the scene and is facing charges of impaired driving and refusing a breath test. The accused is currently before the courts facing an earlier impaired driving matter. While the Weyburn PS are grateful for the assistance from the citizen in identifying and holding the accused we urge extreme caution in taking direct involvement in these types or any offences.
On January 22, the Weyburn PS were called regarding a 14 year-old female being in emotional distress. After investigation, it was learned that the initial report had been exaggerated to some degree. Police were able to successfully mediate the matter.
Also on January 22, the Weyburn PS were contacted regarding a credit card fraud. The victim had noted some suspect charges on their company credit card. The victim contacted the credit card company who reversed the charges. The matter is under investigation.
Further on January 22, the Weyburn PS received a report that a 78 year-old male person had been kidnapped. A significant initial investigation into the whereabouts of the victim led them to a local health care facility where the victim was located. At this time, the matter was determined to not require further police involvement.
On January 20, the Weyburn PS received a call from a local pub requesting assistance with unruly patrons. Investigation revealed that after some rude comments were made towards one of the patrons, tempers flared and an altercation ensued ending prior to police arrival. A 25 year-old male and a 28 year-old male were escorted from the premises by police without further incident.
On January 19, the Weyburn PS were called to a business regarding a request to remove an unwanted customer. Prior to arrival the 64 year old male customer had left on their own.
