ESTEVAN - A 16-year-old Estevan youth has been arrested for stealing a vehicle.
According to the police report for July 30, the Estevan Police Service received information about a stolen vehicle that was reportedly seen at the Boundary Dam campground area. The RCMP was alerted and assisted the EPS in locating and arresting a 16-year-old female from Estevan. She was charged and later released. The vehicle was returned to the registered owners.
In other recent police news, a traffic enforcement initiative was conducted in and around the city on July 30, focusing on concerns related to speeding, intersections and more. Six violation tickets and several warnings were served.
Members were dispatched to a central Estevan store for a report of someone consuming marijuana in a vehicle. Members attended, but were unable to locate the vehicle. The public is reminded that it is illegal to consume cannabis in a vehicle.
Police were asked to carry out a well-being check on children who were with their mother. The children's father made the request. The kids were found to be fine and in good health. Members mediated between both parties regarding ongoing custodial and visitation matters.
Members attended to St. Joseph’s Hospital July 29 regarding a male who had become unco-operative. He had calmed down prior to police arriving. No further issues were reported.
Police received a report of a female causing a disturbance outside a business on 13th Avenue. Members attended, and the female was spoken to and placed in a cab.
