WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service responded to 94 calls for service during the period of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, resulting in a total of 22 charges. Of the charges, 11 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and 11 under the Traffic Safety Act.
Police were dispatched to a break and enter on Oct. 3. Through the investigation, it was determined that a detached garage on the north end of Weyburn was broken into and a motorbike and pedal bike were stolen. Shortly after the investigation began, police located and returned the motorbike and pedal bike back to the owner. A male was subsequently arrested for break and enter and possession of stolen property. The male was released from custody with a future court date.
In the early morning of Oct. 5 while police were on patrol, a vehicle was observed to be driving erratically. A traffic stop was completed on the vehicle and the driver showed signs of being impaired by a drug. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for impaired driving by a drug and tests were complete by a Drug Recognition Expert. The male was subsequently charged with impaired driving along with several charges for failing to comply with release conditions. The passenger of the vehicle was also arrested and charged with failing to comply with release conditions.
Weyburn Police Service members joined in the Walk for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 along with elders, students and other members of the community.
Police received a report of a domestic situation on Oct. 2, which was escalating. Police responded to the residence and spoke with individuals who were having a disagreement. Police were able to defuse the situation and assisted with providing further resources for the involved individuals.
A call was received about a customer at a local store who was angry and aggressive towards employees on Oct. 3. Police responded immediately and due to police presence, the customer left the business. Police spoke further with all people involved and it was determined that there was nothing criminal in nature that occurred.
Police recognized an individual who was on release conditions with a curfew later in the evening on Oct. 6. That individual attempted to flee from police, however was arrested a short time later. The male is remanded in custody and charged with failing to comply with a release order and breaching his conditional sentence order.
*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).
