ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service (EPS) arrested a 16-yer-old male youth Thursday for assault with a weapon following an incident at the Estevan Comprehensive School.
Estevan Deputy Police Chief Murray Cowan said the youth was at the school and was in possession of a toy handgun. At some point, the youth brandished the gun in front of a teacher.
“The youth was not disgruntled in any way,” said Cowan.
Cowan described it as a “silly” action by the youth. The young person was arrested, taken to the police station and interviewed. He was charged for assault with a weapon for carrying, using or threatening to use a weapon or an imitation thereof.
Cowan said there was no risk to public safety. The youth was released to his parents, and the matter is being investigated further.
Police are also investigating a separate incident that occurred at ECS. A 17-year-old youth has been charged with common assault under the Criminal Code.
The EPS says it remains committed to working with the schools to create a safe and secure environment.
In other recent police news, the EPS received a report June 5 of an eastbound vehicle swerving on Highway 39 as it was entering the city. The vehicle was stopped by the EPS Traffic Services member and a test was administered using an approved screening device for impairment. The driver was found to be sober and was warned of his driving actions.
Members were called to a central Estevan apartment on the report of a domestic dispute on June 7. One individual who had already left when members arrived was located and spoken to by police. After further discussion, he was transported to another residence for the remainder of the evening. No further action was necessary.
Members attended to a motor vehicle collision between two vehicles in south-central Estevan. A northbound pickup truck proceeded from a stop sign and collided with a westbound pickup truck. The EPS said both drivers sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene by EMS. Both vehicles were towed due damages sustained. The driver of the northbound truck was charged under the Traffic Safety Act for proceeding from a stop sign before safe to do so.
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