Members of the Estevan Police Service apprehended an impaired driver during the April 30 day shift.
Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and after speaking to the driver, determined there were indications of impairment. The male subject was taken for blood samples as he was not medically able to provide a sample.
He was charged with impaired driving and will answer to the charge on July 22.
In other recent police news, members received a complaint during the April 30 day shift that a vehicle passed a school bus with the arms and lights activated. The driver was spoken to and reminded that vehicles are required to stop when the lights are activated and wait until deactivated.
Two suspicious males in the central area of the city were reported. The males were stopped and spoken to by police.
A Report Impaired Drivers call was received regarding a van that was travelling towards the city. Police located the vehicle and spoke to the driver. Officers did not find the driver to be impaired.
Police were called during the April 30 night shift to assist a couple of people in a property exchange. No issues arose and the items were picked up.
Officers received a report of a gas drive off from a local service station. Investigation revealed that no criminal actions occurred and it was an administrative error. The matter was resolved without further issue.
Police were called about a suspicious male in the 1200-block of Fourth Street. He was located and spoken to and it was determined that he lives at the building and he had locked himself out. No further action was needed and the man was able to get into his home a short time later.
Members were called to a noise complaint from north Estevan. There was some work being done in the area and the equipment being used was just getting ready to leave the area. No further action was needed.
Police were called to a local establishment about an intoxicated male causing a disturbance. A 33-year-old man was arrested for breaching a condition of his probation order. He was intoxicated at the time and was lodged in cells until sober. He will be taken before a justice of the peace later in the day.
A single-vehicle collision was reported from the east end of the city during the May 1 night shift. A light post was damaged. No injuries were reported. SaskPower was notified and will repair the streetlight.
Police arrested a 25-year-old woman from Regina on outstanding warrants during the May 2 day shift. She was remanded for court on May 6th, 2019 to speak to the charges.
Officers received a report of someone backing into a vehicle in a parking lot at a local business. Damage was reported and statements were obtained. Matter remains under investigation.
Police attended to a 911 hang-up call. It was determined that there was no emergency and no further action was required.
Members attended to central Estevan as a resident had located what they believed to be drugs on the sidewalk. The substance did test positive for drugs. The Estevan Police reminds the public to refrain from touching drug-like substances and to contact the police for assistance.
A report was received of an erratic driver entering the city limits. Vehicle was located and the driver was warned of their driving actions.
Police received an RID call. Members patrolled the area however the vehicle was not located. A letter will be sent to the registered owner.
Officers received a report of an intoxicated man who was banging on buildings in the downtown area. Police located the 40-year-old man and arrested him for breaching conditions of an undertaking for consuming alcohol. He will answer to the charge on June 10, 2019.
Police attended to a report of a possible shed on fire during the May 3 day shift. Officers attended to assist the Estevan Fire Rescue Service.
Members received a report of a motor vehicle accident in northeast Estevan. Police attended and both vehicles required being towed away. No injuries were reported. A female was charged with failing to stop for a red light.
Police received a report of a young child being bitten by a stray cat. The cat was taken to the Estevan Humane Society’s animal shelter and will be supervised for public health assessment.
Officers mediated a resolution between a youth, currently on release conditions, and the youth’s parent. The matter was resolved for the evening.
Police received a report of a mischief to property during the May 4 day shift. A residence had eggs thrown on it. The matter is still under investigation.
Officers received a report of an attempted theft and trespassing. The matter is still under investigation.
Police received a report of a dispute in a local restaurant parking lot between a couple in an orange jeep. Members attended and were unable to locate the jeep. The licence plate given by the complainant wasn’t correct so nobody was located.
Officers received a report where the caller was concerned for the well being of an individual. The police located the individual and determined there were supports available for the individual and no intervention was needed at the time.
Police received an RID call. Police were unable to locate the vehicle reported. A letter will be sent to the registered owner to advise them of the complaint.
Members received a parking complaint in relation to a vehicle parking contrary to the bylaw in a residential area of the city. Police were initially unable to attend due to other calls taking priority. Officers attended later and chalked the tires. The vehicle was reported to move shortly after.
Police were investigating a report of a three-year-old female walking alone. Police were attempting to locate the guardian or parent of the child and were able to locate them almost an hour later. The child was turned back over to her mom. The Ministry of Social Services was advised as per protocol.
Police were called to a local liquor establishment during the May 4 night shift, as a patron felt that he might be in danger. Members attended and spoke with the complainant and it was determined to be a misunderstanding. No further police involvement required.
Officers responded to an apartment complex for a report of loud music. The tenant was warned of the noise bylaw and no further action required.
Police responded to the ball diamonds south of the city as there was a report of a suspicious noise, possibly even gunshots. Members patrolled the area and did not locate anyone in the area.
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