The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is investigating a scam that has been reported in the community.
Local police received reports during the Feb. 13 day shift of a passport renewal scam that tries to get people’s credit card information and a signature. The scammers mail out a form that looks fairly legitimate and asks for credit card information and a signature. Then they ask for the form to be mailed to them.
If anyone has questions about the process, they should contact Service Canada for assistance on the passport process to avoid any fraudulent transactions.Â
In other recent police news, members received a driving complaint from the downtown area. A suspect vehicle performed a U-turn, nearly causing a collision. The police want to remind the public that U-turns are not allowed in the middle of the block on any street or at an intersection controlled by a traffic light. The only area allowed is an intersection without traffic lights or in areas marked by a sign.
Officers received a report during the Feb. 13 night shift of an organization using telephone canvassing for donations and employing high-pressure tactics. The organization was determined to be fundraising legally, however attempts to contact them were unsuccessful. The matter is still under investigation.
Members were notified of a male in the downtown area who was seeking help from the public. Police attended but were unable to locate him to determine if he required assistance.
Officers received a complaint of someone taking a vehicle without consent. Following discussions with family members, it was determined to be a civil matter. Members mediated between individuals involved and they agreed to resolve the matter without further police involvement.
A member of the public turned in a set of keys that were located in the 1100-block of Third Street. They were located on Jan. 20, 2017 and turned in during the Feb. 14 day shift. If anyone is missing their keys, please check in with the police.
Police received a report of a dispute between a male and female in the Pleasantdale area near Rusty Duce Park. Police attended and were unable to locate the individuals.
Members had an Estevan male attend the police station to turn himself in on outstanding warrants that he had with the EPS, the Estevan RCMP and the Regina Police Service. He was lodged in cells and appeared in court on Feb. 16.
Members were called to a Westview residence where a highly intoxicated male was causing a disturbance and committing mischief. He fled from the residence, was arrested several blocks away and lodged in cells.
Police received a report of uttering threats. The matter is still under investigation.
Members were dispatched to an accident on Fifth Street during the Feb. 15 day shift. A vehicle collided with a building. The driver then fled the scene without leaving any information. Police are now investigating the matter.
Officers stopped a vehicle during the Feb. 15 night shift and the driver blew just over the .04 level. A three-day license suspension was issued and the vehicle was seized for three days. A passenger in the vehicle was arrested and charged for possession of a controlled substance, and released with a future court date.
Police responded to a collision at the corner of 13th Avenue and Sixth Street. No injuries occurred, but one vehicle had to be towed away from the scene.
Officers received a report of a hit and run on Kensington Avenue during the Feb. 16 night shift. A vehicle description and licence plate were given to police. Officers patrolled the edge of the city and called the RCMP, as the registered owner lived east of Estevan. Members of the Combined Traffic Service of Saskatchewan located and stopped the vehicle. The damage was minimal to both vehicles, and it is possible that the offending vehicle did not know they collided with the victim vehicle. Alcohol was not a factor. Information and collision reports were completed.
Police received a report of uttering threats to cause harm to an animal and the complainant. The matter is being investigated and at this time the suspect has been spoken to and warned of his actions.
Officers received a 911 transfer call from a male who would not give much information. The man was identified and once that occurred, his residence was checked and his mother indicated that he had made it home and was in bed sleeping. No further action was needed.
Members responded to a theft from a local business during the Feb. 17 day shift. An 89-year-old Stoughton male was arrested due to an incident from earlier in the month at the same business. He was released for court in April.
While at the business, another theft from earlier in the day was reported. The matter is under investigation.
Police received a complaint of a fraud in relation to a purchase over the Internet.
Members are also looking into a dog bite complaint that came in near the end of day shift.
Police were called about a theft of fuel from a local service station during the Feb. 17 night shift. Members were given information about the vehicle but were unable to locate it shortly after the theft took place. The matter is under investigation.
Police then responded to a loud party complaint in the Trojan area of the city. Members attended and shut down the party and warned the homeowners of the noise bylaw.
Officers were alerted to a possible impaired driver on the city’s west end. Police attended the location and found the suspect driver. It was learned through investigation that the driver was not impaired and was subsequently warned about their driving actions.
Members are investigating a report of mischief to two vehicles in the Hillcrest area that was filed during the Feb. 18 day shift.
Police received a call from a local establishment during the Feb. 18 night shift regarding a minor who was inside. Police attended and located the minor, who was removed from the premises. The youth was charged with being in a licensed premises under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act. It was also learned that the youth was given ID by a friend to gain entrance, so the friend was charged accordingly.
Officers then received a call about a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was found by police and the driver turned out to be sober.
Police were checking drivers for sobriety and a novice driver provided a sample in a roadside screening device. The breath sample was at a warning level, and so the youth was suspended from driving for 60 days.
Members responded to a residence on a report of another noisy party. Police spoke to the owner and the music was turned off. The homeowner was warned about the bylaw.
Police checked a vehicle that was speeding on the city’s west side. As a result, the driver was also found to be suspended. The driver was charged with both offences and the vehicle was subsequently seized for 30 days.
Officers were out again enforcing the Traffic Safety Act and numerous drivers received tickets for disobeying various regulations.
Members also responded to a number of alarm and 911 calls that proved to be false.
