WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service responded to 100 calls for service last week, resulting in a total of 11 charges.
Of the charges, two were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, eight under the Traffic Safety Act and one under Provincial Liquor Act. The two Criminal Code charges were as a result of persons failing to attend court. Failing to appear in court is an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada and can result in further penalties, including fines, additional charges and even jail time. Warrants were issued for the persons who failed to appear.
On Monday, police received a report of a break and enter into a residence where property and firearms were stolen. The Weyburn Police Service forensics attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Police were notified that a business’s chain link fence had been cut to gain access to their property on Tuesday. Video surveillance showed a sole individual stealing property. This investigation is ongoing.
Weyburn Police Service received an alert regarding a vehicle that did not stop at the North Portal Border on Wednesday. A description of the vehicle was given to surrounding police services, and members of the Weyburn Police Service were able to locate the vehicle in Weyburn and subsequently arrested the individual. The individual was held in custody for RCMP who transported the person back.
Police assisted with a motor vehicle collision later on Monday, where no persons were injured but a vehicle required a tow.
Police assisted the coroner on Tuesday with the necessary investigation of a sudden death.
A resident brought video footage of a male attempting to open vehicles, also known as “car digging”, on Thursday. The male, who had an outstanding warrant, was located, arrested and subsequently charged.
On Thursday evening, a gold Chevrolet Silverado was reported to be stolen. Through investigation, which is ongoing, police were able to identify the suspects involved.
This week police dealt with 12 individual occurrences relating to mental health concerns. In many instances police can use their training to de-escalate and work to find safe solutions with persons suffering from mental health concerns. In two cases, persons required apprehension under the Mental Health Act and were taken to the Weyburn General Hospital for appropriate treatment.
On three occasions, police assisted with curfew checks and electronic monitoring by attending to persons’ homes to ensure compliance with conditions. As an alternative to incarceration, electronic monitoring devices can be attached to persons to supervise and monitor individuals movements as part of bail, probation, parole and/or community based sentencing.
Under the Traffic Safety Act, charges included speeding, driving without due care and attention, use of electronic devices, tampering with a vehicle and driving while suspended.
Police also dealt with various bylaw complaints, mediation between persons and proactive safety initiatives like child seat inspections.
Over the weekend police mediated various complaints with neighbours, including bylaw infractions, and located owners of various recovered lost-and-found items. Members also received various reports of scams and attempts to defraud persons of money.
With First Avenue construction continuing, police want to remind drivers and pedestrians to obey barricades and signage. Damage to newly-poured concrete can delay projects and cost significant amounts of money should persons fail to see or deliberately disturb fresh concrete.
