WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 75 calls for service during the week of Sept. 16 to 22, resulting in a total of 16 charges. Of the charges, five were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and 11 under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA).
The Weyburn Police Service, with the support of the Weyburn Police Service and Estevan Police Service Joint Tactical Service Team, conducted a search warrant on Sept. 19 on a residence in relation to a break-and-enter that occurred in August within the city. As a result of the investigation a female has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking property obtained by crime and failing to comply with her probation order. All of these charges are under the Criminal Code of Canada. The female was released on conditions of an undertaking and will appear in court on a later date.
The Weyburn Police Service received a complaint of damage to SaskTel equipment in the area of Fifth Avenue and 16th Street on Sept. 16. This matter is still under investigation. Police are asking the public if they have any information to call the Weyburn Police Service or crime stoppers.
Also on the 16th, police received a report of mischief to a front door to an apartment building. As a result of the investigation, a male has been charged with mischief and failing to comply with a conditional sentence order. The male also assaulted a police officer during this incident and was remanded in custody to appear in court on these charges.
Police were called to a domestic disturbance later on Sept. 16. Police were able to mediate the situation and both parties agreed to separate for the night.
Police received a complaint of a theft from a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Fourth Street Â鶹´«Ã½AV on the morning of Sept. 17. Sometime through the night, the suspects had taken welding cables off a work truck. Police are investigating this matter and are asking the public if they had seen anything or have any information to report it the Weyburn Police Service or crime stoppers.
The Weyburn Police Service conducted a roadside check stop within the city on Sept. 17. During the check stop, one three-day roadside suspension was issued.
On Saturday evening into Sunday morning, police responded to two local bars as intoxicated persons were causing disturbances. During both incidents, police were able to mediate the situations and the patrons left without incident.
Police received a complaint of a break and enter and theft on Sunday, from a work trailer that was located at a business on 17th Street. The door to the trailer was pried open and power tools were stolen from inside. Police are asking if anyone has any information to call the Weyburn Police or Crime Stoppers.
The Weyburn Police Service also responded to a variety of calls including online scams and harassing communications, well-being checks, and suspicious 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 1-800-22-TIPS (8477).
