WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 85 calls for service during the period of August 19 to 25, resulting in a total of 29 charges. Of the 29 charges, 17 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, nine under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA), and three under other Provincial Acts or Regulations.
Of the 17 criminal charges, three were in relation to individuals who either failed to comply with a condition of their release, or failed to attend court as required to do so.
On Thursday, police received a complaint of a E-bike being stolen. The victim stated they had parked the E-bike for a short time while they went inside a building, and the E-bike was gone when they came back out. Officers located the E-bike in the possession of two individuals on Saturday.
One individual was charged with possession of property obtained by crime as well as mischief, and the other was charged with possession of property obtained by crime as well as failing to comply with a condition of their release order. Both individuals were released from custody with an upcoming court date.
The Weyburn Police Service received a report of mischief to a commercial building on the 10 block of 12th Street on Aug. 19. The front widow of the building had been damaged. The Weyburn police is requesting anyone with information regarding this matter to please contact the police or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The Weyburn Police Service, along with the Weyburn Fire Department and Weyburn EMS, responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 39 and Third Street on Wednesday, shortly before 2 p.m.
Both vehicles sustained significant damage and required towing from the scene. Two occupants in a northbound SUV were transported to the Weyburn General Hospital with minor injuries, while the driver of a westbound SUV was treated and released on scene. The driver of the northbound vehicle was charged for driving without due care and attention under the Traffic Safety Act.
Also on Saturday, the Weyburn Police Service received a call reporting that people were inside the Weyburn Leisure Centre outdoor pool area while it was closed. Police attended and located two individuals inside the locked fence. Both individuals were charged with trespassing, and one of the individuals was also charged for unlawfully having open alcohol in a his possession.
On Sunday, Police received a RID (Report Impaired Drivers) call advising of a suspected impaired driver. Officers on patrol located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation resulted in the male driver being arrested and charged with impaired operation of a conveyance. The male was released from custody with an upcoming court date.
Also on Sunday, police received a complaint of an assault that had taken place. The matter is still under investigation and charges are pending.
The Weyburn police 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 well-being, harassing communications, and calls relating to animals, parking, or other 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).
