The Estevan Police Service (EPS) was busy in late January, dealing with assaults, drug calls and other incidents.
Officers received a call through the Report Impaired Drivers line during the Jan. 25 night shift, about a motorist near the King Street and Petterson Drive intersection. A 27-year-old Alameda man was issued a three-day driving suspension. A 21-year-old passenger, Ahmed Ibrahim, was arrested and lodged in cells for breaching a probation order, and was taken before a judge the next day.
Members then responded to a noise complaint in the Westview area. The homeowner was warned of the noise bylaw.
Police located a small amount of a controlled substance following a traffic stop in the downtown area. Two 17-year-old Estevan females were warned.
Members also received a complaint of a suspicious man entering yards. The matter remains under investigation.
Police were called to an apartment in the core area during the Jan. 26 night shift, as young people were reportedly using a controlled substance. A parent of one of the youths returned home and kicked the young people out. The matter was referred to social services.
A report of a young person trying to purchase a controlled substance is under investigation.
Members also dealt with a charity soliciting funds at a local business. The group was warned of the local bylaw and instructed to get a business license prior to soliciting, and to visit residential areas.
Members then investigated an incident in south Estevan during the Jan. 27 day shift. While walking the valley edge near McDonald Road, two men were located drinking in a set of bushes. Both were charged under the Alcohol Gaming Regulations Act.
Officers were called to a disturbance in the Hillside area during the Jan. 27 night shift. With mediation and parties separating for the evening, the situation appears to be resolved.
Police received a report of a motorist possibly being impaired by a drug. Members located the vehicle and determined there was insufficient evidence to arrest and prosecute the driver. The driver consented to getting a ride home from someone else.
Police were called to an accident involving a vehicle and a deer during the Jan. 28 night shift. Officers removed the deer from the highway.
Members responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft. The vehicle was located and towed back to the owner. The driver of the vehicle was charged and will appear in court in March.
Police were called to a disturbance at a local business. Police located the individual, who had left prior to police arrival. The male had issues with customer service and was sent on his way. He was advised to resolve the issues with management at a more appropriate time.
Police attempted to stop a vehicle in the 900-block of Edward Street, but the occupants and driver fled from the vehicle. A short foot pursuit ensued and the driver was arrested a little over a block away. The driver has been charged for flight from police, possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking, and breaching release conditions. He appeared in court on Jan. 29. An investigation is still underway involving the passengers.
Police arrested Brenda Brewer, a 53-year-old Estevan woman, during the Jan. 29 night shift on an outstanding warrant related to a couple of bylaw offences from 2015. Further to the arrest, the police also arrested her for possession of cocaine. Officers continued the investigation throughout the night and located additional cocaine, prescription medication and Canadian currency. The woman was held in police custody and was brought before a justice of the peace the following morning. She faces five criminal charges of trafficking cocaine and oxycodone, possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine and oxycodone, and possession of property obtained by crime. She will make her court appearance on March 7.
Police received a report of two people who left a restaurant in north Estevan without paying. Officers have identified both individuals and were able to make contact with a woman, who turned herself into the Weyburn Police Service. Police are still investigating the incident and charges are pending.
Police received a complaint of a fraud. Information was obtained from the person who reported the incident that it was a scam that was conducted over the phone. Members are trying to gather more information and identify the suspect involved.
Police also responded to a couple of unrelated noise complaints. In both incidents the property representatives were warned of the bylaw.
Police are investigating a complaint of ongoing harassment and mischief. The female suspect has been contacted and warned of her actions. Officers received another complaint the following night, and an investigation is ongoing. Charges are now pending.
Police dealt with a theft that was reported from a business on 13th Avenue during the Jan. 30 day shift. The incident took place earlier this month, and the matter is now under investigation.
Police also dealt with an internal theft from another downtown business. A 34-year-old woman from Estevan was charged with theft under $5,000 and will appear in court later in February to answer to the charge.
Police were dispatched to a 911 call during the Jan. 30 night shift for a disturbance in north Estevan. A 41-year-old man was arrested and now faces charges of assault, assault with a weapon and uttering death threats. He was taken before a justice of the peace the following morning, and was to appear in court on Feb. 1. His name was not released.
Police received a report of a possible indecent exposure. A statement was taken and the file is currently under investigation.
A probationary driver was stopped and his driver’s license was suspended for 60 days, and his vehicle seized for three days for consuming alcohol and driving.
Police were called to another disturbance in northwest Estevan. A 22-year-old woman was arrested for an assault. Police are still investigating the incident and charges are pending.
Members are investigating a complaint of an assault and uttering threats, which was reported during the Jan. 31 night shift after a woman attended the police station.
Police responded to a 911 call on the east end of the city, but there wasn’t a sign of an emergency. It appears a phone was misdialed.
Police responded to an alarm at a northeast business. The building was checked and nothing seemed to be out of place.
Members responded to several hit-and-run collisions in the city on Feb. 1. Police are asking the public’s assistance in these matters. If anyone sees an accident where the driver leaves the scene without providing their information, they are asked to report the vehicle description and license plate to police as soon as possible.
