Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) apprehended another impaired driver last week.
Police received a call through the Report Impaired Drivers line during the Feb. 13 night shift. Officers arrested a 50-year-old Estevan man for impaired driving. He was lodged in cells for the evening, and was released once he was sober.
Members received a report of a lost iPad during the night shift. The matter is still under investigation.
Police were called to a parking complaint from the Pleasantdale area. The vehicles had left the scene prior to police arriving.
Officers were alerted to a young female who was observed walking on the side of the highway in north Estevan during the Feb. 15 day shift. Police went to check the area, but they were unable to locate anyone walking on the road.
Police were called about some dogs that were running around in the city’s central residential area without collars. The bylaw enforcement was alerted and soon located the animals, but was unable to catch them due to their wary nature. Pet owners are reminded to keep their animals under their care and on leashes when out in the public. Fines for animals running at large in the city start at $100, and fines for unlicensed animals start at $125.
Members responded to a complaint of an unruly child at a school during the Feb. 16 day shift. Police spoke with child involved and staff at the school. The matter is still under investigation.
Officers responded to a local care home for a report of an assault of a staff member. The matter is also being investigated.
Police responded to several complaints of erratic drivers during the day. The EPS thanks the public for continuing to report possible impaired and suspicious drivers.
Police responded to a complaint of an erratic driver coming into the city during the Feb. 17 day shift. The vehicle was located and driver was warned of his actions.
Members responded to a hit and run collision in the downtown area. Suspect vehicle was located a short time later. The incident remains under investigation.
Police attended to an alarm complaint at a local business during the Feb. 18 night shift. Officers checked the business and it was found to be insecure. Police searched the building and did not find anyone inside. Police then checked video surveillance and saw that somebody entered an open door and found the building dark, then immediately left. The building was secured by the owner and no further police action was required.
