Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) made an arrest Saturday following a report of a theft from a local business.
The complainant spotted the suspect vehicle a short time after the theft and a man was arrested. The 38-year-old from Estevan will be charged for theft under $5,000. He is also on a conditional sentence order, which he allegedly breached.
The man will be remanded for court on Monday.
Also on Saturday, police received a call from a local business about a possible scam. An unknown person called a business in Regina to have them attend to Estevan and do work on the business’ Internet. The scam would have allowed the suspect to have remote access to the business. The matter remains under investigation.
Police responded to a report of an erratic driver. The vehicle was located and the driver was warned.
Officers received a complaint of failing to remain at the scene of an accident. The complainant had attended a hockey game Friday evening in Carlyle, and their vehicle received damage while in the parking lot at the arena. The matter has been forwarded to the Carlyle detachment of the RCMP.
Members attended to a local liquor establishment for a report of a male bothering a female. Officers attended and spoke to the male. He was going home in a taxi as police arrived. No further action was required.
Police were again called to a local liquor establishment to a report of a male being difficult with staff. Members attended and the male was asked to leave. He was taken home by a family member. No further action was required.
Officers received a complaint of an individual being harassed through text messaging. The matter is still under investigation.
Police arrested a 44-year-old Estevan man for impaired driving. He will appear in court in January 2020.
Members attended to a local liquor establishment to a report of a disturbance. Two Estevan residents were arrested and lodged in cells. One was arrested for breaching his conditions and the second was arrested for obstruction of justice and being intoxicated in a public place.
Police officers and volunteers with the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving were out on Saturday night for check stops in the community.
In other recent police news, members responded to a complaint Tuesday of an intoxicated man in the 100-block of 15th Avenue, and as a result arrested a 64-year-old man from Frobisher. He also had outstanding warrants for failing to appear in court. He was lodged in cells until sober and will appear in court in January to answer to his charges.
Members received a report of an unwanted guest at a Westview residence on Wednesday. Officers attended to find the unwanted guest in their vehicle, parked out front of the residence. The individual was sent on their way and asked not to return.
Police received three separate reports of frauds or attempted frauds. An individual bought a prepaid calling card and indicated that it was not valid and already used. Two other individuals reported they were contacted by telephone and asked to provide their social insurance number. They did not provide anything to the caller.
Police received a Report Impaired Drivers call. The vehicle was not located until a significant amount of time after the call. The vehicles were already parked with nobody inside. The matter is still under investigation.
Members were dispatched to a north Estevan apartment Thursday to check on a male who hadn’t reported for work for a week. The male was found and transported to hospital regarding a health matter.
A report was received regarding a recycle bin left in the alley after recycling pick up. The public is reminded to be sure to pull garbage or recycling bins back onto their property as soon as possible as required by the City of Estevan bylaw.
Police attended to a disturbance in the 600-block of Fourth Street on Friday. Members spoke to the individuals involved and the parties separated for the evening. No further action was required.
Members were called to a male sleeping in front of a local church. The male was arrested for public intoxication. He was lodged in cells for his own safety and released in the morning with no charges.
Police attended to a loud party in the city core. The homeowner was warned under the bylaw.
