Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) were involved with an impaired driving blitz during the Dec. 10 night shift.
The EPS was assisted by the Weyburn Police Service and the Combined Traffic Services units in Estevan and Weyburn for the blitz. According to the EPS Twitter account, police checked more than 1,200 vehicles during the night, and arrested one impaired driver.
Another motorist is facing drug-related charges stemming from a check stop that occurred during the night.
Candy canes were handed out to sober drivers throughout the night. The candy canes had a positive message, with one side carrying a thank you note from a local youth, and the other stating that by not drinking and driving, it might have saved a child’s life.
Police also checked several bars during the night, looking for intoxicated patrons.
In other news, police received a complaint regarding a credit card fraud during the Dec. 5 night shift, in which a large sum of money had already been charged to the account. The matter is still under investigation
Police also responded to a local business after a reported theft. A male subject entered the store and was seen leaving with an industrial tool without paying for it. This matter is also under investigation
A woman called from a downtown residence during the Dec. 5 night shift regarding an unwanted guest. Police located the 30-year-old man nearby, and were speaking with him when he uttered a threat overheard by the police officer to kill the woman. He was arrested and brought back to the police station, where he was charged and released on conditions of no contact. He will appear in court in January.
Members of the EPS and the Estevan Fire Rescue Service were dispatched to a garage fire on Sun Valley Drive during the Dec. 6 day shift. The homeowner was able to extinguish the flames before help arrived. Most of the damage was contained to the garage.
Police assisted with traffic control for several large trucks that were having difficulty maneuvering around the city due to the road conditions.
Officers also responded to a motor vehicle collision on the south side of the city. There were no injuries, but one vehicle had to be towed. One driver was issued a ticket for driving without a supervisor.
Police received a report of a male asking for money near a bank during the Dec. 7 night shift. The subject was gone when police arrived.
A dispute between a landlord and a tenant was reported to police during the Dec. 8 day shift. The landlord wanted police to evict the tenant, but had not followed proper procedure. Police provided the landlord with information on how to evict problem tenants.
Police investigated a credit card fraud. The victim received a fraudulent email from a fake Apple account, and her credit card and personal information were compromised. The matter is still under investigation.
Officers were called to a medical emergency and assisted Estevan Emergency Medical Services at the scene.
Members charged a 20-year-old man from Oxbow with failing to comply with a probation order, after police received a complaint of a minor attempting to use fake ID at a local lounge during the Dec. 8 night shift. He will appear in provincial court in January to answer to the charges.
An 18-year-old from Ponteix was charged under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act for attempting to us fake ID to purchase alcohol. The matter will be in court in January.
Police were called to a report of two people attempting to enter cars in an apartment building parking lot during the Dec. 9 night shift. Two youths were located and arrested for mischief. They were released to their parents’ custody. No property had been stolen when police located them.
Members were called to a lounge for a report of a fight. Police attended and removed the aggravating parties.
Officers stopped a vehicle and issued a 60-day driving suspension to a driver with a learner’s licence for consuming alcohol and driving. His vehicle was also seized.
Police arrested a male for break and enter and criminal harassment during the Dec. 10 night shift. He was released without charges, but the matter remains under investigation.
Members were then called to a domestic dispute in the Willow Park Greens trailer park. The police mediated the situation and the matter was resolved without charges.
Police were busy checking suspicious behavior in the city during the Dec. 11 night shift. A vehicle was located behind a local store. The occupants were known to police for criminal matters. Police believe they most likely interrupted criminal activity.
More suspicious behaviour was observed when a male was seen leaving the parking lot of an apartment complex where he does not reside. He was questioned and checked for warrants.
Officers received a call regarding a car alarm going off and a person running away from the scene. Police were able to follow footprints which led to a vehicle. Members then followed the vehicle’s tracks, which led to more footprints being found near parked vehicles. The suspect vehicle was located with two occupants, and a large amount of stolen property was found in the vehicle. The 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old female were arrested and held for court in the morning.
