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Estevan police called about a person trying to walk to Regina

Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) received a report during the Nov. 11 night shift from a concerned taxi driver about a pedestrian walking around and looking for the police.
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Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) received a report during the Nov. 11 night shift from a concerned taxi driver about a pedestrian walking around and looking for the police.

Police located the 44-year-old man and learned he was not from Estevan and was trying to walk to Regina. The male was initially transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital for examination.

He was released from the hospital and Salvation Army assisted him in getting lodging for the evening.

  • In other recent police news, members are looking into a possible fraud that was reported during the Nov. 5 day shift. A business email system was hacked and emails were sent to clients. The matter is still under investigation.
  • Police issued a ticket for having cannabis in a vehicle during the Nov. 5 night shift. The fine is $360 under the new provincial Cannabis Control Act.
  • The EPS received a report of intimidation/uttering threats during the Nov. 6 day shift. The matter is still under investigation.
  • The bylaw enforcement officer was busy dealing with many parking complaints.
  • Police received a report of a possible fraud over $5,000. The incident remains under investigation.
  • Members were called about an intoxicated male at a downtown business during the Nov. 6 night shift. The workers were concerned about his welfare and called police to assist him getting home safely. He was not causing any issues and was allowed to go home in a taxi, and no further police involvement was necessary.
  • Police received a driving complaint during the Nov. 7 day shift regarding drivers who failed to stop for school buses with their stop arms out and red lights flashing. The police will be conducting stop checks at bus stops to enforce and deter these types of violations.
  • Officers received a report of a dispute over property and access to a dwelling. Police attended and resolved the situation with a further follow up investigation to take place.
  • Police were called to a report of a dispute between parent and child. Police attended and were able to moderate and mediate the disagreement. The two parties had their concerns resolved.
  • Officers attended to a collision at the intersection of Alexandria Avenue and King Street during the Nov. 8 day shift. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. One of the drivers was transported to the hospital by ambulance and released from the hospital a short time later. One driver was charged with following too closely under the Traffic Safety Act.
  • Police received a report of uttering threats. The matter is still under investigation.
  • Officers were called to a report of a vehicle being borrowed and not returned in a timely manner. The matter is still under investigation.
  • Police received a report of an attempted fraud/extortion. The complainant received an email into their spam folder, suggesting that if the email writer didn’t receive cash, that secrets would be let out in relation to search history on the Internet. The complainant didn’t respond or relay any information to the email writer. The police have seen this type attempt to scam before. The email writer is bluffing the victim into believing they did something wrong online. The police ask the public to ignore and block any of these attempt scam emails.
  • Members received a complaint during the Nov. 8 night shift of a man wandering in and out of traffic on Souris Avenue South near Highway 18. The 25-year-old Estevan man was located and arrested for failing to comply with his probation order. He was lodged in cells until sober and will appear in Estevan Provincial Court in December to answer to the charges.
  • Police responded to a complaint of a motorist failing to pay for fuel at a local business. The registered owner was contacted and returned to pay for the fuel. No further police action was required.
  • Members are investigating a complaint of extortion over the Internet. The victim met the suspect on a dating site and sent the suspect photos. When the victim refused to send the suspect money the suspect threatened to post the photos on social media. The matter remains under investigation.
  • Police responded to a residential alarm. They located the homeowner outside shovelling snow from his driveway. He had accidently set the alarm off when he left the residence.
  • Officers are investigating a report of criminal harassment. The suspect is making unwanted contact with his ex-girlfriend.
  • Police received a report of two dogs left in a vehicle. The owner was located and the dogs were not in danger.
  • Members received a complaint of a stolen vehicle during the Nov. 10 night shift. Police determined the vehicle was not actually stolen but was not returned. The driver had permission initially to have the vehicle but hadn’t returned it on time. The driver returned the vehicle prior to police locating it. The matter was resolved with no further police involvement.
  • Police received a request from Regina Royal Canadian Mounted Police to attempt to locate an individual who might be living in Estevan. Police attended to the residence she was believed to possibly be at. It was determined she had moved in July and possibly was in Weyburn. The RCMP was advised of the findings.
  • Officers received a noise bylaw complaint in a city core residential area. Police attended to the residence reported. En route, police encountered a number of taxis leaving the area. Police learned everyone had left the residence in question and the matter was resolved. The homeowner was warned under the bylaw.
  • The EPS also conducted a high-visibility check stops that night. No impaired drivers were located.
  • Police received a report of a hit and run collision in a downtown parking lot during the Nov. 11 day shift. The matter is still under investigation.
  • Members conducted proactive bar checks during the Saskatchewan Roughriders playoff game.
  • Police were called to a bar for a report of two patrons refusing to leave. The suspects left before police arrived but were located a short distance away and police warned them for violations under the Alcohol Gaming Act.
  • Police received a complaint about a snowmobile being operated in the city limits during the Nov. 11 night shift. Police were able to speak to the individual responsible. He was advised and warned of the bylaw.
  • Police received a report of a dispute over property. Police spoke to the parties involved and mediated a resolution.
  • The EPS also received multiple calls last week regarding possible STARS Air Ambulance lottery fraud complaints. People are asked to not provide any personal or financial information over the phone to persons or parties they do not know.
  • EPS received a complaint of possible Canada Revenue Agency fraud and remind the public not to provide any personal or financial information to persons you do not know over the phone or via email.
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