ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service has announced charges against two people, stemming from a call regarding a suspicious vehicle on Oct. 21.
The EPS was advised the vehicle was parked on the Bienfait Grid Road near Kensington Avenue. Police attended and located the vehicle with two occupants, including a 19-year-old female driver who was intoxicated and reportedly refused to provide a breath sample for the roadside screening device. She was arrested and transported to the police station where she was lodged in cells until sober.
A 29-year-old male passenger was arrested on outstanding warrants with the EPS. He was transported to the police station and lodged in cells, and was to be released the following day. Additionally, both occupants were ticketed for possession of open alcohol in a vehicle.
Also on Oct. 21, a hit-and-run collision was reported in a north Estevan grocery store parking lot, causing extensive damage. The matter remains under investigation.
Members attended to two separate areas regarding suspicious people, but neither of the individuals were located.
Members were dispatched for a report of a possible impaired driver in central Estevan. The driver was located and stopped by police, and was found to be sober.
Police received a complaint of a male sleeping in a car in the 700-block of Seventh Street. He was trespassing and the property owner wanted him removed. Police attended and the male was removed without incident.
EPS members attended a north-central health facility on Oct. 22 for a report of a male refusing to leave. The male, who was spoken to at great length by police, eventually left without further issue.
Officers received a report of a vehicle passing a school bus while the stop arm was extended and lights were flashing. The matter remains under investigation. The public is reminded to be mindful of traffic laws concerning school buses.
