WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service experienced a steady week in call volume, responding to 66 calls for service during the period of April 11 to 17, resulting in a total of 12 charges, including an impaired driving charge and an incident of road rage. Of the charges, five were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, five under the Traffic Safety Act, and two under Weyburn City Bylaws.
Friday night was busy for officers. Among the multitude of calls officers were dispatched to the scene of a domestic. Upon officers arriving to the scene they observed evidence of a motor vehicle collision and multiple persons under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation revealed an individual from the residence of the domestic disturbance had gotten behind the wheel of one of the vehicles while impaired by alcohol.
A motor vehicle collision had occurred along with an incident of road rage. The domestic situation was mediated, however the impaired driver received an indefinite license suspension and was charged criminally for driving while impaired by alcohol.
On Saturday officers were called to a local retail store where staff reported a theft in progress. Upon police arrival, the theft was interdicted and one individual was arrested for failing to comply with their court-ordered conditions. The individual was charged and released with on an appearance notice without incident.
Also on Saturday the Weyburn Police Service assisted the Weyburn Fire Department in scene security in Navou Trailer Court at a residential home fire.
The week overall provided officers a variety of calls for service including multiple noise complaints, thefts, driving complaints, wellbeing checks, mental health assistance calls and hit and runs. In addition to regular calls for service severe winter storm conditions hampered mobility around the city, but did not cause any major issues for police.
Cpl. Doud’s D-platoon went over and above for one hopelessly stuck driver on First Avenue NW, as they attempted to push the driver out and found accommodation for the driver who had nowhere to go.
Officers received information about a potential online fraud on Tuesday. The complainants had sent money electronically for items that were never provided. The Weyburn Police Service investigated and located the seller and was able to rectify the situation. The Weyburn Police Service would like to remind citizens to be extra cautious when sending money electronically to unknown persons.
*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 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
