WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service received 59 calls for service during the week of December 25th through December 31st, resulting in a total of 8 charges. Of the charges, three were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, four under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA), and 1 under a City of Weyburn Bylaw.
Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the early morning hours on Dec. 30. As a result of the traffic stop and the assistance from PSD Oakley, the driver of the vehicle was arrested and released on outstanding warrants. A male passenger was arrested under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA). He has been charged for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking as well as possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.
Police received a call of a suspicious person in an alley in the early morning hours on Dec. 26. Police located a very intoxicated male who was not dressed for the colder temperatures. The male was arrested under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act (AGRA) and was lodged in cells until sober.
Police were called to a local business over a disagreement on Dec. 28. Police attended and mediated the situation, and the person was asked not to come back to the business.
The Weyburn police received a complaint of a male taking several cell phones from a donation bin at a local business on Dec. 29. With the help of the public, the suspect has been identified. The matter is still under investigation and charges are pending.
Police assistance was requested at an apartment building with an intoxicated male on Dec. 31. The male was arrested under AGRA and lodged in cells until sober.
The Weyburn Police Service also responded to a variety of calls, including online scams and well-being checks.
*Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306)848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-22-TIPS (8477).
