WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service responded to 61 calls for service over the past week between February 16 to February 23, resulting in a total of 20 charges. Of the charges, 10 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, eight under the Traffic Safety Act, and two under the Summary Offences Procedure Act.
The Weyburn Police Service has responded to a larger amount of calls relating to individuals struggling with mental health and emotional issues. Police would like to remind the public that if you or you know someone struggling that you can contact Weyburn Police Service who can assist with providing resources and further information. The public can also contact 8-1-1 for further support.
Police responded to a local business after a physical altercation between a customer and a staff member on February 16. Upon Police arrival the customer had left the business. Through further investigation Police spoke with both parties and mediated the situation. There were no charges laid in this matter.
During the evening of February 17 Police were on patrol and came across a verbal altercation between two individuals who were heavily intoxicated. Police were able to deescalate the situation and provided safe rides home.
Several businesses over the week reported thefts of copper wire along with members of the public reporting stashes of copper wire found in a residential area. Police are investigating the reports but are asking for the public's assistance in these investigations. If you see any suspicious activity around businesses at any time contact Police.
On February 21, Weyburn Police Service received a call that an individual who is currently on release conditions was at a property he was conditioned to not be at. Police quickly located the individual who was arrested for failing to comply with his release conditions of a curfew and attending the specific property. The accused was released for an upcoming court date.
*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).
