On February 14, an officer stopped a vehicle that was driving down the middle of a street. The driver smelled of beverage alcohol and a roadside breath demand was made which resulted in a fail reading. The 34 year-old male was arrested for impaired driving and taken to Weyburn police station. After numerous attempts to obtain breath samples, the man was charged with refusal and impaired driving.
Also on February 14, police received a call about a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Highway 39. The male was reportedly passed out and had beer in his truck. Officers attended and found a 43 year-old male passed out with a beer in his hand. He was arrested and taken to Weyburn police station. He provided breath samples and was subsequently charged with care and control of a vehicle while impaired and care and control of a vehicle while over .08.
On February 13, police responded to a fight at a local pub. The incident was over when they arrived and no charges were laid.
Also on February 13, two youths stole a package off of the front step of a residence. They ran to the corner and ripped the package open and fled the area. The incident is under investigation.
Further on February 13, police responded to a driving complaint in the south hill area. An 18 year-old male was located and warned about his driving actions.
Also on February 13, police responded to a local hotel to deal with issues between a landlord and tenant. There was a dispute about the condition of the suite and how belongings were removed. The incident was resolved peacefully and no charges were laid.
On February 12, police received a complaint of mischief to a female's apartment. While the 24 year-old female was out of town her apartment and belongings were damaged by her boyfriend. He has not been seen since the damage was done. The incident is under investigation.
Also on February 12, police responded to a domestic in the south area of Weyburn. A 41 year-old male and a 26 year-old female were locked in a dispute which could not be resolved. The male left the residence and went to a friend's home. The female attended the friend's house and police were called a second time. The female was driven home and advised if there were any future complaints that she would be charged.
On February 11, police received a complaint of an erratic driver approaching Weyburn on Highway 39. The vehicle was located at a local restaurant. The driver was warned about his actions.
On February 10, police responded to a hit and run accident in the 1700 block of Eaglesham Avenue. The suspect vehicle appeared to have lost control and collided with a parked vehicle. The parked vehicle was pushed into a second vehicle and subsequently into a third. Witness statements and photographs were taken. The accident is under investigation.
Also on February 10, police received a complaint about an erratic driver travelling towards Weyburn on Highway 39. An officer located the suspect vehicle and warned him about his driving actions. No drugs or alcohol were involved.
On February 9, an officer did a routine traffic stop on a 20 year-old female. The driver was believed to be driving while under the influence of alcohol and a roadside breath demand was made. As a result she was given a three day license suspension.
Also on February 9, an 81 year-old male reported that he'd been the victim of a credit card fraud. Several transactions were reimbursed through his bank while the remainder were not, as too much time had gone by.
Further on February 9, an officer on patrol attempted to stop a vehicle suspected of driving erratically. The emergency lights were activated and the vehicle fled, the traffic stop was immediately terminated in consideration of the public's safety. Police are investigating the incident and charges are pending.
Also on February 9, a 33 year-old male attended Weyburn police station regarding some concerning text messages, police are investigating.
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 at 306-848-3250.
