The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has made an arrest in connection with a recent assault.
In a news release for Nov. 8, the EPS said it continued an investigation into an assault complaint. A 45-year-old Estevan man will be held in custody until his next court appearance on Nov. 12 in Weyburn. He has been charged with one count of assault and one count of breach of a probation order.
In other recent police news, members are investigating a fraud complaint in regard to unpaid fares for a local taxi on Nov. 8. The matters remains under investigation.
Police received a driving complaint regarding vehicles around a local store. Officers attended and were not able to locate anyone violating the Traffic Safety Act. Police received a second complaint a short time later and attended. One individual was issued a ticket under the Traffic Safety Act for performing a stunt.
Officers arrested an Estevan male for impaired driving. The individual supplied samples of breath over .04 but under .08. He was issued a 72-hour driver’s licence suspension. The male also had a rifle in the car that was stored unsafely. He was charged with unsafe storage.
Members were called to a local liquor establishment for a report of a woman refusing to leave after being asked by the staff to do so. Police attended and warned her. She left on her own. The woman returned to the bar later in the evening and the police were called again. She was issued a ticket under the Alcohol Gaming Regulations Act for re-entering a licensed premise after being asked to leave.
Police are investigating a report of an assault filed on Nov. 9. The matter is still under investigation.
Members received a loud stereo complaint. They attended and spoke to the property owners. The property representative was warned under the bylaw.
Police attended a local business to a report of suspicious noises. It was determined items in the residence had fallen over.
Members received a report of a suspicious person on Fourth Street. Police located the male and found him to be walking home. He changed his mind and was waiting for a taxi.
