ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service dealt with a number of calls in early October, including a break and enter, theft, disturbance, mischief, suspicious activity, public intoxication and more.
Members received a report of an unoccupied building that appeared to be insecure on Oct. 2. Once on the scene, it was determined that a break and enter had taken place, during which the interior of the building was damaged. The investigation is ongoing, and city staff are attempting to communicate with the property owner to secure the building.
Police attended to a disturbance at a residence in the south end of the city. Members spoke to those involved and mediated a resolution, after which the EPS's Police and Crisis Team (PACT) assisted with engaging the individuals with support services.
A report of a theft from a residence in the city core was received. The matter is still under investigation.
Police arrested an Estevan man on outstanding warrants related to impaired driving from the Carlyle RCMP. The individual was subsequently released with a future court date to appear in Carlyle Provincial Court.
Police attended to a Hillside residence in response to a report of mischief and a dispute between a number of neighbours. Several similar occurrences involving the same individuals have occurred recently and EPS members are working to assist those involved to mediate a resolution.
The EPS received a report of a dog that attempted to bite an individual in the Westview area. The matter is still under investigation and has been referred to the Estevan bylaw enforcement officer for follow-up.
An assault was reported to EPS, however, the investigation determined that the occurrence was a disagreement without any physical contact. Members mediated the situation between the individuals.
Police attended to a south end apartment building to a report of several tenants disturbing each other. Each individual was warned under the Estevan noise bylaw.
Police arrested a 50-year-old Estevan man for breaching his conditional sentence order on Oct. 3. He was lodged in cells and subsequently remanded for a show-cause hearing on Oct. 7. No further information was immediately available.
On Oct. 4, police arrested a 51-year-old woman for theft under $5,000. The incident occurred the previous day when a stroller was taken from in front of a downtown residence. The property was recovered, and the woman was released with a future court date to speak to the charge.
The EPS received four separate calls for service in relation to a 34-year-old Estevan woman who was reported to be acting suspiciously. Following multiple interactions with police, the woman was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital for assessment.
Police received a report of a group of teens knocking on residence windows and doors in the Hillside area. Members attended and patrolled the area, however, were unable to locate the group. No further reports were received following high-visibility patrols.
High winds resulted in reports of suspicious activity near a residence in south Estevan. EPS members attended and determined that nothing criminal was occurring.
A report came in on Oct. 5 of an individual receiving threatening telephone calls from a group of people. The matter is still under investigation.
EPS members also responded to a report of an unwanted guest at a Hillside residence. A woman was transported to her residence and no further action was required.
The EPS received a second report of an unwanted guest in a residence. A 51-year-old man was found to be grossly intoxicated, and was arrested and lodged in cells until sober.
On Oct. 6, a woman reported a lost Apple Airbud to EPS. With the assistance of the woman and her friends, the property was located and recovered.
A traffic stop conducted by patrol members resulted in a 65-year-old driver being issued a three-day driver’s licence suspension for operating a vehicle after having consumed cannabis.
A trespass/break and enter complaint was received by the EPS. The matter is still under investigation.
A white Dodge truck was reported to be driving around Petterson Drive at a high rate of speed. Members attended but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Police received a report of mischief to property. The matter is still under investigation.
The EPS dealt with 54 occurrences during the weekend.
