ESTEVAN — Flight from police ended with an arrest and multiple charges over the weekend
An Estevan Police Service member attempted a traffic stop on a truck in the early morning hours of Oct. 27 in the 1200-block of Third Street, after the vehicle was observed being driven erratically. The vehicle did not stop for police and drove away at a high speed.
Police did not pursue the vehicle but were able to obtain enough information to identify the driver.
At approximately 8 a.m. the same morning, the EPS located the man. Brandon Tremblay, a 27-year-old man from Lampman, was arrested and charged with flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving while impaired by drug, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000 and breach of a conditional sentence order.
Tremblay made his first court appearance on Oct. 28. He was remanded into custody for a show-cause hearing on Nov. 4.
The same day, police responded to a report of a suspicious person at a convenience store. Members attended, but the suspicious man had left the scene prior to their arrival.
A request for a well-being check was called in to the police service. Members were able to contact the person, who was found to be safe and sound.
Police responded to an elevator alarm at Affinity Place. Members attended and spoke with staff, and everything seemed to be functioning properly.
Members responded to a report of four youths banging on windows and shooting what the caller believed to be a BB gun at a residence in the Hillcrest area. Members attended and spoke with the complainant and no damage was reported. The youths were not located in the immediate area.
In other recent news, police received a report of an erratic driver travelling on Highway 39 towards Estevan from Midale on Oct. 26. EPS assisted the RCMP with patrols in the area, however, the vehicle was not located.
Police responded to a report of a suspicious person possibly trespassing in a vacant building. Members attended and located the man who was hired to complete some renovations inside the building.
Members were dispatched to a residence in central Estevan for a report of a possible domestic dispute. Police spoke with all parties involved and it was determined that a verbal argument had taken place. The matter was mediated by EPS members, and one of the occupants left the residence for the night.
Police conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle in the 900-block of Henry Street to check for sobriety. An approved screening device demand was made of the female driver who failed to provide an adequate sample of breath. The 28-year-old woman was arrested and charged with refusal/failing to provide a sample under the Criminal Code. She was lodged in cells and was to be released with a court date in December to speak to the charges.
The EPS received a report of harassing communications. That file remains under investigation pending statements.
Police responded to a local bar for a report of a fight involving four or five people. After speaking with several witnesses, police were unable to determine exactly what had occurred. One man sustained minor injuries, but no medical attention was required. Taxi cabs were summoned to transport some of the people involved home.
While out on patrol at bar closing, police noted a woman dancing on top of a party bus. It was also noted that some occupants were inside drinking alcohol. All occupants were warned, and the remaining alcohol was seized.
The EPS responded to 49 calls over the weekend including eight charges under the Traffic Safety Act; two requests for well-being checks on individuals; an assistance request with a youth experiencing a mental health crisis; two reports of suspicious people; one report of trespassing and more.
A motor vehicle collision occurred on King Street in which one vehicle hit a legally parked vehicle on the street. No injuries were reported, however the driver of the vehicle was arrested for impaired driving. Two breath samples were obtained and the man was subsequently charged for driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding .08.
Other calls for service on the weekend included breach of the peace, mischief, theft under $5,000, and false alarms.
