A young citizen received a significant lesson in responsibility on the night of March 5.
The 10-year-old boy had confessed to his father that he had stolen a $2 item from a local business.
The youngster had shown great remorse and had explained he was willing to return the item to the store and face the consequences of his actions.
The youngster was transported to the police station by his father and subsequently given a tour of the facility, including the cells. It was explained to him how the crime and punishment system works at the front end.
Police said they were pleased to see how the young offender took ownership of his action and complimented his father for bringing him to the station to make his confession providing Estevan Police Service members an opportunity to connect with the youngster and explain their processes to him.
In other March 5 activities, EPS members said they are investigating an unlawful use of a bank card, noting that to date there has been about $1,500 taken from the account.
A local landlord attended to the station to inquire about the use of Facebook to post negative comments about him, and what could be done about the situation. The matter remains under investigation.
Police also conducted a traffic stop that night and while they were undertaking a routine check of the driver’s licence, they noticed the passenger attempting to get rid of something out the vehicle’s window. A check on the passenger side revealed a powdered substance that turned out to be cocaine so the 21-year-old passenger was arrested and searched and was found to be in possession of a large sum of money. He was charged with being in possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and was later released under conditions imposed on him by a justice-of-peace.
Earlier in the week, EPS members followed up on a call regarding a suspicious vehicle , operated by a single male, parked across from a school. Police attended the scene and learned the driver had pulled over to answer a cellphone call.
Police also attended to one false security alarm in the industrial area of the city that was traced to a faulty battery. They also were asked to respond to a report of harassment via phones.
On March 4, EPS members attended to a woman who arrived at the police station seeking advice on directions she could take regarding potential threats, and was advised that she could call EPS for assistance at any point she felt threatened.
A concerned citizen phoned in a report of a sighting of a firearm in a local parking lot, but the follow-up action by police revealed that the gun was, in fact, a toy.
A hit and run incident on Boyer Ave. in the city has led to a police investigation. The offending vehicle was reported to have been a white Sierra extended cab truck with blue trim, occupied by two men. The investigation continues.
A response to a hang-up 911 call led police to a local residence where the man, the only occupant of the home, was asleep. He informed police he had two portable phones and one had been known to automatically dial 911 when the battery was low.
On the night of March 7, police attended to a local lounge in response to a call regarding a man who was intoxicated and refusing to leave the premises. He was lodged in cells until sober only after being charged for being in possession of a controlled substance, marijuana.
A vehicle being driven in an erratic manner was tagged by a caller, who informed police the vehicle was entering the city limits. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was charged with driving without due care and attention.
Police were also asked to check into an incident that involved a truck backing into a residential yard in a local mobile home court. Police were able to identify the driver and vehicle and are assisting the driver and property owner as they exchange information since it was learned the driver may not have realized he had encroached on private property.
That same night EPS members arrested a local man who was in contravention of court-ordered conditions regarding curfew times. The man also had an outstanding warrant registered against him, so he was lodged in cells until morning.
EPS members arrested a 32-year-old man from Calgary for speeding and impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample on demand.
Local police made note that during the past weekend they had conducted checks on a number of vehicle and with only a few exceptions, most of the party-goers had made arrangements for designated drivers after a night of supporting local fundraising events.
They even noticed a number of citizens making the choice of walking home thanks to the agreeable weather conditions. EPS extended their thanks to the citizens for not only supporting the community events, but for being responsible by finding safe rides home after the event(s), making their policing duties much more agreeable.
