ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service responded to 66 occurrences throughout the weekend of June 9-11.
A male on a motorcycle was observed travelling on Kensington Avenue North at 112 kilometres per hour in a 50 km/h speed zone. The motorcycle was impounded, and the driver received a $932 ticket for exceeding the posted speed limit.
Police responded to a report of two suspicious men in the 700-block of Fourth Street. The men were located and spoken to about their presence in the area.
Members also arrested a female that had active warrants with the Regina Police Service when she was stopped by police on Highway 39. She was released with the condition to attend court at a later date.
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious man that was panhandling in the northern part of the city. The individual was spoken to and warned of the bylaw.
EPS received a 911 call from an intoxicated woman. She was eventually arrested for public mischief for misuse of the 911 system and lodged in cells until sober.
Members performed several curfew checks throughout the weekend.
They also responded to a report of a suspicious man outside a local business. Police attended but were unable to locate the individual.
Several reports of missing children at the Energy City Ex. were submitted. The children were all located a short time after the original reports.
Officers responded to a report of a young woman possibly being lured away from the fair by an older man. Members attended and spoke with the female, and learned that the man was a relative, which was confirmed through other family members. No further involvement by police was required.
Police received a report of an individual attempting to kick in the door of a residence. Members attended and determined that the situation was a result of a dispute over a dog. Members mediated the situation, and the dog was returned to the owner.
A report was received of two headstones that were knocked over at the cemetery. Members attended and do not believe that the damage was intentional. The City of Estevan has been notified to reset the stones.
A man and woman who were on conditions of no contact were observed at the fair. The man was arrested and charged with breaching the conditions of his release.
A man attended the police station to report his vehicle had not been returned as scheduled. Members have been unable to locate the vehicle or suspect to date and the matter remains under investigation.
Members also attended St. Joseph's Hospital to assist staff with a patient and were able to mediate a resolution.
Officers also assisted the Estevan Exhibition Association several times by providing security for bank deposit trips.
