WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service responded to 84 calls for service during the period of Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, resulting in a total of 20 charges. Of the charges, 10 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and 10 under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA). Of the 10 criminal charges, three were in relation to individuals who either failed to attend court as required, or failed to comply with a condition of their release.
A masked individual entered the 7-Eleven store located on the east side of Weyburn in the early morning hours of Sept. 26, and demanded money while flashing a knife. The individual also indicated that they had a gun. The employee complied with the demand and the individual left the store.
The Weyburn Police Service responded immediately and an RCMP K-9 unit also attended to assist. An adult male is currently in custody and charged with several offences, including robbery, disguise with intent, and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
With the school year well underway, officers have paid particular attention to traffic and parking issues in and around the Weyburn schools throughout the week. Unauthorized parking in restricted areas that are clearly marked continues to be an issue and restricts the view of crosswalks, making it dangerous for pedestrians, especially young pedestrians who are smaller and more difficult to notice. The Weyburn Police will continue to be a presence in school zones and enforce traffic laws and parking bylaws.
On Thursday evening, officers responded to a medical facility to assist with a patient who was out of control and had pulled a fire alarm, causing the fire suppression system to be activated and the area to be flooded with water. Upon arrival, officers took custody of the individual who was ultimately charged for causing property damage. The individual was held in custody until the facility was cleaned up and medical staff could safely take them back into their care.
On Friday, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at an intersection controlled by four-way stop signs. No injuries resulted, but both vehicles sustained significant damage and required towing from the scene. One driver was issued a fine of $230 under the Traffic Safety Act for failing to stop at a stop sign.
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).
