WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service received 72 calls for service during the week of Oct. 23 to 29, resulting in a total of 17 charges. During the week, nine charges were issued under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA) and eight charges were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada. Of the eight criminal charges, only one was in relation to an individual who either failed to attend court as required, or failed to comply with a condition of their release.
The Weyburn Police Service received a frantic call from a resident of an apartment on Friday, advising that an individual who appeared to be intoxicated had smashed their window and climbed into their apartment. The resident fled the apartment and awaited police arrival.
Police entered the apartment and took the individual into custody. The individual was examined by EMS personnel and lodged in cells until they were sober. The individual was charged with property damage and released on conditions with an upcoming court date.
On Saturday, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at an excessively high speed within the city, and verified the speed of the vehicle at 42 kph over the posted limit. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver of the vehicle was issued a ticket under the Traffic Safety Act for travelling at a speed greater than 35 kph over the posted limit, which carried a fine of $708.
The recent arrival of winter conditions was a contributing factor in several motor vehicle collisions over the past week. Snow and fluctuating temperatures created icy roads and the need for slower speeds and increased stopping distances.
On Wednesday, officers responded to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Windsor Street and First Avenue. No injuries were reported, however one of the vehicles sustained significant damage and required towing from the scene.
Subsequent investigation revealed the collision was caused by one of the involved vehicles that was unable to stop at the stop sign due to icy conditions. City crews have been working to sand the slippery streets but drivers need to be aware of the road conditions and adjust their speed accordingly.
On Monday afternoon, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle they observed being driven by an individual known to have a suspended driver’s license. The suspended driver was charged accordingly and had their vehicle subsequently impounded for 30 days.
Later that evening, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle they observed traveling well above the posted speed limit. During the stop, the officer noticed the driver exhibiting signs of impairment. Subsequent investigation revealed the driver had a blood/alcohol concentration more than twice the legal limit. The driver was charged for impaired driving and had their vehicle impounded for 60 days.
