Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) made a few arrests and handled other calls on New Year’s Eve.
Police conducted a traffic stop on Nicholson Road. One of the occupants had search clauses and subsequently, police searched the vehicle. Officers located methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and handheld weapons within the vehicle. Two females and a male were arrested, charged and released on appearance notices to attend court April 6.
Members were called to attend a central Estevan residence due to an argument that was escalating. Officers attended and assisted with having one of the family members leave for the night. No further complaints were received.
A 911 call was received regarding a female who said she had been assaulted. When members arrived on scene, they found the male was holding the female down on the floor. The 41-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault. He was held in cells until sober and will answer to the charge on March 16.
Police conducted several vehicle stops to check for sobriety as well during the night. Nobody was found to be impaired.
