ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service dealt with conflicts, thefts, an accident and more in late April and early May.
Police received information that an Estevan man threatened to harm a police officer on April 29. The man, who was in custody on unrelated charges, was arrested and now faces an additional charge for uttering threats.
Police also received a report of a landlord and tenant dispute. Members were able to mediate a solution.
EPS are investigating a report of a hit-and-run collision at a business on the east end of the city.
On April 30, the EPS members were called about a suspicious person taking photos of a building on the 1300 Block of Third Street. Police patrolled the area but could not locate the subject. If anyone has any information or may have witnessed this person and the behaviour, they are asked to call the Estevan police.
Officers are investigating a theft of cheques, which were taken and then fraudulently deposited. The matter remains under investigation.
Police have received several scam calls about fraudulent activity on bank accounts on May 1. No money or personal information was lost. The public is reminded to use caution when receiving calls or messages from an unknown source.
Police also charged an Estevan man for breaching conditions of a release order. He was released with a new court date to answer to the charge.
Police stopped a vehicle Wednesday night, and the driver was issued a three-day driver's licence suspension and had their vehicle impounded as a result.
Police are investigating a report of a theft of property from a motor vehicle, received on May 2. The vehicle was parked in the downtown area at the time of the theft.
Members are also investigating a report of harassing communications. Both parties have been spoken to and the matter remains under investigation.
Police responded to a dispute at a residence in the north end of the city. Members were able to mediate a resolution for the night.
Police responded to a report of two males wearing masks who entered a store in the 500 Block of Fourth Street. With assistance from a caller, police were able to locate the two men very quickly. Police spoke to the employee at the store who indicated that no crimes had been committed. The two were spoken to and sent on their way. Police want to thank the caller for being vigilant and reporting this suspicious behaviour.
