WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service responded to 78 calls for service during the week of Aug. 22-28, resulting in a total of 12 charges. Of the charges, four were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, six under the Traffic Safety Act, and two under the Summary Offences Procedure Act.
Four of the charges relate to individuals who either failed to appear in court as required, or failed to comply with a condition of their release.
City police discovered lewd graffiti that was spray-painted on Saskatchewan Drive and a limestone bench along the road on Friday. This matter is under investigation.
Later that day, an individual found a small baggie on the ground containing what appeared to be cocaine, and turned it over to police for safe disposal.
Police also received multiple calls from residents who reported receiving scam calls from a phone number that appears to be local but is not. The residents recognized these calls as a scam and no personal information or money was provided to the caller.
Early Monday, police apprehended an individual under the Mental Health Act and transported the adult to the Weyburn General Hospital for assessment. Officers also assisted Social Services personnel who ensured the children of the individual were properly cared for.
Also Monday, officers responded to a request to check on an individual’s wellbeing who had apparently been in a recent altercation. Officers located the individual who was found to be okay but also had two outstanding warrants for their arrest out of Moose Jaw. Officers executed the warrants and the individual was ultimately released with an upcoming court date in Moose Jaw.
A traffic stop on Tuesday resulted in a driver being charged under the Traffic Safety Act for driving while disqualified. The vehicle being driven by the disqualified driver was also impounded.
Later that evening, officers discovered a disabled cargo truck obstructing traffic as it was abandoned in the middle of the street. Officers had the vehicle towed as no driver was located.
City police responded to several calls on Wednesday relating to mental health concerns. No charges resulted from these calls as officers attempted to locate the individual and ensure they receive professional care as required.
Police assisted concerned family members in locating a missing youth on Thursday. After several hours of searching, officers located the youth and safely returned him to the parents care.
During the weekend, police responded to multiple disputes between individuals regarding their neighbouring properties, as well as complaints of mischief to property, erratic driving, and more calls relating to mental health concerns.
Officers also responded to a variety of other calls including alarms, domestic disturbances, suspicious persons or vehicles, mental health concerns, requests to check on an individual’s wellbeing, harassing communications, and calls relating to animals or bylaw concerns.
*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).
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