Vehicles and their erratic operators were the focus of attention for the Estevan Police Service (EPS) members on the nights of Nov. 2 and 3.
Police investigated a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Kensington Avenue and Fourth Street. One driver had attempted to turn left before it was safe to do so. Two people suffered minor injuries and were transported to hospital by emergency medical staff and the driver of the turning vehicle was charged under the Traffic Safety Act.
On Nov. 3, police were asked to look into a report of a suspicious vehicle being driven in the city's south side. When the vehicle was stopped by police, two men emerged and fled the scene. They were pursued and caught resulting in two Estevan men being charged with obstruction and for being in breach of court-ordered conditions as well as theft. The two were later released from custody, but not before they were given a court date for later this month.
While police were dealing with the two fleeing men, they received a report of another vehicle that was travelling at a high speed in the southwest side of the city in a residential district. The driver of that vehicle continued to evade police so a second policing unit was brought into the area as the vehicle in question headed out of the city where it was finally stopped on the west side. A 30-year-old man was charged with impaired driving and flight from police as well as dangerous driving. He now has a December court date.
On the night of Nov. 4, a 19-year-old woman was arrested for being in breach of a conditional sentence order. After it was determined the woman had breached some conditions it was also established she had also been consuming alcohol which was another breach. She was therefore held in custody pending her Nov. 7 court appearance.
A fight at a local lounge attracted police attention on Nov. 4. Two men, aged 23 and 29, were arrested and lodged in cells until sober and now face charges under the citys' fighting bylaw as well as charges for being intoxicated in public.
A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged for driving while impaired and driving while his blood-alcohol level was over .08 per cent on the night of Nov. 4. He now has a Dec. 4 court date.
A male passenger in a taxi who was refusing to pay his fare was the subject of some police attention later that same night. It was noted that the passenger had also become aggressive with the taxi driver. When police contacted the taxi in the north side of the city, the matter was resolved with the passenger making arrangements with the taxi company to pay the fare.
During the day shift on Nov. 5, EPS members charged a 19-year-old man for impaired driving and driving while over .08 following an accident at the intersection of Eighth Street and 14th Avenue early in the morning. The crew truck the man was driving struck a power pole and became lodged.
Two six-year-olds who were reported missing returned to their home shortly before an organized search had been set up by EPS members. The boys had been visiting friends next door.
EPS members also lent service to members of the local RCMP detachment on Nov. 5 as the RCMP worked on an investigation into a break, enter and assault case on the western edge of the city.
A noise complaint on the south side of the city drew police attention on the night of Nov. 5. A second visit to the residence later that night resulted in charges being laid under the citys' noise bylaw. It was also noted the resident of the home had outstanding warrants for his arrest so he was taken into custody and released later, after receiving a Dec. 19 court date.
Another noise complaint registered that same night was resolved without further action.
A suspected intruder was the focus of police attention in the early morning hours of Nov. 6. The call came from the Trojan area of the city. A male subject was located in the basement of the residence but it was later determined that he had gained permission to be in the residence so the matter was resolved.
EPS members were called upon to make three separate visits to Spectra Place the night of Nov. 5 and early morning of Nov. 6 during a concert. One subject was escorted from the building and sent home with friends while the other two calls were prompted by the need to deal with unruly patrons who were causing problems with assigned security officials. They had departed prior to police arrival.
Later that same night, police were called to a local lounge where two people were attempting to enter the bar after being denied entry by management. They were sent on their way once police arrived but then police were called back to the same establishment in response to a fight in progress. As a result of this visit, one man was detained and then later taken home and no further police action was required.
Police also received two separate calls regarding suspects rifling through vehicles in the north and south ends of the city. It is believed that both incidents were related since the description of the suspect matched. The matter remains under investigation and the public is again reminded to not leave any valuables in their vehicles and to lock the doors of the vehicle.
