ESTEVAN — Estevan Police Service members conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle where the driver was found to be impaired on Aug. 2.
A 19-year-old female from Estevan was arrested and transported to the police station where she provided two samples of breath. She was lodged in cells for the night and was released with charges of impaired driving. She will appear in court at a later date.
Police also received a report of fraud regarding a life insurance claim. Statements were obtained and the matter is under investigation.
Members attended to St Joseph’s Hospital to a report of a woman causing a disturbance. The 37-year-old female from Birch Hills was arrested for assaulting a police officer and transported to cells, where she was lodged for the night.
Police received two separate reports of fraud. Members are still waiting on some statements, but those matters remain under investigation.
Police also received a report of suspicious activity at a residence in the Hillside area. Members attended and spoke with the homeowner who advised that they were having some people over for a birthday party.
In other recent police news, members attended a central Estevan residence on the report of two children who were found on the street without supervision on July 31. The caller stayed with them while police located the parents. It was determined that the children were visiting their grandmother at a central Estevan housing complex. The children were spoken to and turned over to their parents.
On Aug. 1, EPS members arrested a 39-year-old man for breaching his curfew conditions. He was released and will appear in court at a later date to speak to his charge.
Members conducted a wellness check where it was reported that the person was going through some tough times. Police and Crisis Team (PACT) also attended and services were provided.
Members attended to a local hotel where it was reported that they could not wake up the tenant in the room and they were concerned for her safety. Members finally made contact with the woman and she was ok.
Members assisted with checking on a resident as it was reported that his electronic monitoring device was not working properly. Members attended and the matter was resolved.
Police received a report of a gas drive-off on Aug. 3. Members attended and reviewed video footage. The matter is under investigation.
Police were dispatched to a report of a break and enter at a business in the industrial area. The EPS Forensic Ident Unit attended and processed the scene, and the matter remains under investigation.
