WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service experienced a busy week responding to 78 calls for service during the period of December 13 to 19, resulting in a total of 22 charges. Of the charges, nine were under the Criminal Code of Canada, seven under the Traffic Safety Act, four under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and two under the Summary Offences Procedure Act.
The week included two High Visibility Enforcement traffic projects focused on driving sober and drug-free. The Weyburn police, along with partnering agencies including the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol, checked over 400 vehicles during the project that ran both Wednesday and Saturday evening.
Many drivers were surprised to receive a small reward provided by SGI, MADD Canada, or one of the many other sponsoring businesses and organizations that support and promote safe driving. On Wednesday evening, over 150 vehicles were checked, resulting in two drivers receiving a driving suspension and having their vehicle impounded after testing positive for the presence of cannabis.
On Saturday evening, over 250 vehicles were checked resulting in one driver being charged for driving while prohibited and possession of property obtained by crime. That driver was also found to be breaching a condition of their release and have an outstanding warrant for their arrest.
On Friday afternoon, members of the Weyburn Police Service, along with the Joint Tactical Support Team consisting of members of both the Weyburn Police Service and the Estevan Police Service, executed a search warrant on a Weyburn residence resulting in two adults facing several charges. An adult male faces charges of possession and trafficking cocaine, and an adult female faces charges of possession and trafficking cocaine, as well as possessing a prohibited weapon.
The Weyburn Police were also busy during the week as they continue to work with the RCMP Major Crimes Unit in hopes of locating Weyburn resident, 77-year-old Frances Gazeley, who has been missing for approximately two weeks. Updated media releases will be made available as the investigation continues.
Also during the week, seven individuals were charged with failing to comply with a court order, most of which were individuals failing to attend court as required. Officers also responded to a variety of other calls, including domestic disputes, alarm calls, noise complaints, mischief, and wellbeing 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 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
