WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 93 calls for service during the period of July 29 to Aug. 4, resulting in a total of 20 charges. Of the charges, 11 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and nine under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA). Of the criminal charges, only two were in relation to an individual(s) who either failed to comply with a condition of their release or to attend court as required.
Very early Monday morning, police responded to an alarm call at a large commercial building on the west side of the City. Police checked the property but did not immediately locate anyone. Police kept watch of the property from a distance and observed an individual walking back to the building. The individual was arrested and charged with break and enter to the property, and possession of break-in instruments.
Also on Monday morning, an officer observed a vehicle driving erratically. The officer conducted a traffic stop and further investigation revealed the driver was impaired by a drug. The driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving.
Police were called to a motor vehicle collision on Tuesday evening, at an intersection where a southbound vehicle was struck by an eastbound vehicle. The southbound vehicle sustained severe damage and had to be towed from the scene. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was charged with proceeding from a stop sign before safe to do so.
Police received a report of a stolen 1978 Honda Express motorcycle, described as lime green, missing the gas tank, and looks similar to a moped. If anyone sees or knows of the whereabouts of the motorcycle, please contact the Weyburn Police Service.
Police were called to a residence early Thursday morning, where the occupant reported an individual was yelling and banging on their door. Police arrived and found the individual causing the disturbance to be on release conditions not to be at the property or to have contact with the individual at the residence. The individual was arrested and charged with numerous offences under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The Weyburn police also responded to a variety of other calls including alarms, domestic disturbances, suspicious persons or vehicles, mental health concerns, requests to check on an individual’s well-being, harassing communications, and calls relating to animals, parking, or other bylaw concerns.
*Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
