WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service responded to 57 calls for service during the week of Dec. 20-26, resulting in a total of five charges. Of the charges, two were for assault and one was for theft under $5000 under the Criminal Code Code of Canada. Three of the charges were under the Traffic Safety Act.
The Christmas holiday weekend proved quiet for officers. Members of the WPS took the opportunity to initiate some proactive policing. Officers of D-Platoon on their own accord put together plates of hot food and delivered them to those in great need. The Christmas meals were very well received, with some expressing sincere joy.
Officers responded to a department store regarding a report of theft on Dec. 26. The suspect was quickly located, arrested and charged with theft. The stolen items were recovered and the individual was released on an undertaking not to return to the store and appear in court.
On December 21 officers received information regarding an assault on a minor. After investigating the report an adult male was arrested, charged and released on an undertaking to appear in court in February 2022.
With the holidays many concerned individuals thought of others and called the police service for wellbeing checks. On Dec. 23, officers responded to a wellbeing check of a resident who had not been heard from in days by family.
When officers located the individual, they found the resident in a deteriorating state of mental health, and they had no food in the home. Officers initiated an urgent referral to Community Health and requested the assistance of the Salvation Army, who ensured a food hamper was made available for the individual to have food for Christmas.
The week was notably quieter for officers who chose to, in the giving season, give far more warnings than tickets.
The week proved challenging at times with the first blast of winter weather. Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision in the vicinity of Moore Street and Highway 39 on Dec. 23. The collision involved two vehicles, which had significant damage requiring them to be towed from the scene. EMS and the Weyburn Fire Department were also on scene assisting with the debris and medically clearing those involved. One motorist was charged under the Traffic Safety Act for failing to yield the right of way while turning.
A report of a theft of wire cable was received on Dec. 23. After investigation it was learned that in the late hours between Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 suspects broke into Prairie Lightning Electric located at 960 East Avenue. The suspects stole copper wire of a value exceeding $5,000. The matter is still under investigation.
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).
