The Estevan Police Service has had several calls to start the week.
Police attended a traffic collision in the 100-block of Fourth Street on Jan. 25. One vehicle required towing from the scene. One driver was charged with driving with undue care and attention. No injuries occurred.
As a result of a traffic stop on Jan. 26, a 36-year-old man from Kisbey was issued a 120-day driving suspension and the vehicle he was operating was impounded for 30 days, after he blew a warning on an approved screening device. The man was also charged with driving while suspended under the Traffic Safety Act and a female passenger issued a summary offence ticket under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act.
Police received a report Jan. 27 of a motor vehicle failing to remain at the scene of an accident. The accident occurred in a local business’ parking lot. The matter is still under investigation. The police asks that the public report any time they witness a motor vehicle accident. These types of occurrences cost all motor vehicle owners when they go unsolved.
Members received a report of a suspicious person in the Pleasantdale area. Officers attended and through investigation located the vehicle and individuals responsible. The individuals had a legitimate reason for being in the area and no further action was taken.
The EPS has received calls regarding the STARS Air Ambulance lottery scam. Police are reminding individuals to never provide personal information over the phone or Internet, or to people whose identity you cannot verify.
