Weyburn Police remind residents to stop for school buses

WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service responded to 73 calls for service for the week of March 9 - March 17, 2025.   

Notable incidents during the week include:

Traffic Offence: Over the week, the police received a few complaints of drivers failing to stop for the stop sign arm on the school bus. On two of these occasions, there was a close call with a vehicle and children crossing the street.. Vehicles travelling in both directions MUST stop when the stop arm is out and flashing lights on the bus are activated. The fine for not stopping is $280.00, and multiple drivers were charged for this traffic offence.

Theft Under: On March 14, the police received a complaint of a gas drive off from a local business.  The investigation is ongoing.

Well Being/ Mental Health calls: In the past week, the police responded to eight of these type of occurrences. Police did transport one person to the hospital for further mental health care. 

Domestic disturbances: The police responded to numerous domestic disturbances. All were mediated, except one. In that instance, an individual was arrested for breach of the peace and held in custody until matters calmed down.

*Anyone with information regarding any 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).