WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 100 calls for service during the period of Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, resulting in a total of 20 charges. Of the charges, 14 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and six under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA).
Of the 14 criminal charges, one charge was for assault on a police officer, two charges of assault with a weapon, one charge of breaking and entering to a residence, one charge of assault, two charges of forcible confinement, three charges for uttering threats, two charges were in relation to impaired driving, one charge of mischief, and one charge for failing to comply with conditions of a release order.
Police responded to a reported residential break and enter on Aug. 29. Officers discovered the occupant was also assaulted during the incident. Further investigation resulted in an adult female being located and charged in relation to the incident.
Officers were called to a local business location that had their compound fence cut in the very early morning hours of Aug. 26. Items inside the compound had been gathered up but the individual was likely scared off and left the items behind. Although nothing was stolen, the fence was damaged. This matter is still under investigation.
Police were called to a noise complaint on Aug. 28 involving an individual who was causing a disturbance and unwilling to leave a residence. Officers learned that the individual resided at the residence and were able to mediate the situation without any further intervention.
City police received two calls of a suspected impaired driver on Friday afternoon. Both callers expressed their concern as the driving action and speed of the suspect vehicle was very unsafe. Officers were able to locate the suspected driver and conduct a traffic stop. The driver displayed signs of impairment and further investigation resulted in the driver being charged with impaired driving.
A motel employee requested assistance in removing an unwanted guest on Saturday. Officers attended and spoke to the adult male who left without further incident.
Also on Saturday, a resident reported that rocks had been thrown at windows and some solar lights had been stolen from yards in the area. The caller advised the police of who they believe are responsible and the matter is being investigated further.
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).
