WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service received 75 calls for service during the week of Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, resulting in a total of 14 charges. Of the charges, five were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and nine under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA). Three of the five criminal charges were in relation to individuals who either failed to comply with a condition of their release, or failed to attend court when required to do so.
On Monday morning, officers responded to a local business reporting a theft in progress. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the suspect had left the business but officers were able to locate the individual within a short time. The adult male was arrested and charged for the theft as well as for having an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Also on Monday, officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle they noticed swerve from side to side. During the stop, the officers learned that the driver was diabetic and was beginning to feel tired. EMS personnel attended and assessed the driver to ensure he was safe to carry on, which he was.
On Wednesday, officers responded to two different businesses who requested assistance with an upset individual causing a disturbance inside the store. Both incidents involved officers speaking to both parties and resolving the matter without any charges resulting.
On Friday, police responded to two separate collisions. In both incidents, vehicles were towed from the scene but no injuries resulted. One driver was charged under the TSA for following a vehicle closer than reasonable or safe.
Early Saturday morning, officers responded to a “Report Impaired Drivers” (RID) complaint. Police located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The adult male driver failed a roadside alcohol screening and was subsequently arrested and charged with impaired driving. Thanks to the alert individual calling 911 to Report Impaired Driving, another impaired driver was removed from the roadways.
During the festive season, the Weyburn Police Service will be conducting many traffic stops to check for driver sobriety and other traffic safety matters. Some of these traffic stops may result in a surprise as the Weyburn Police Service may randomly reward a sober or designated driver with a small token of appreciation by way of a gift card provided by SGI in an effort to promote safe driving.
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.
