WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 71 calls for service during the period of September 2 to 8, resulting in a total of 20 charges. Of the charges, two were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, 15 under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA), one under the City of Weyburn Bylaw, and two under the Trespass to Property Act (TPA).
During the week five warrants for individuals were issued due to failure to attend court for various matters.
A security company reported two individuals leaving the decommissioned ethanol plant early on Saturday morning. Police responded and were able to locate the two male youths hiding from police. The youth were taken into custody and charged under the Trespass to Property Act, then were returned home to their parents.
The Weyburn police responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Highway 39 and Third Street on Saturday evening. EMS was able to treat injuries at the scene while Weyburn Fire conducted traffic control at the busy intersection. A ticket was issued for running the red light and the intersection was cleared of the three vehicles.
With this 小蓝视频 the first week for children going back to school members patrolled school zones to ensure the safety of all children eager to get back to school. Checks of all the lighted crosswalks were also done to ensure pedestrian safety.
The Mobile Crisis Line reported a female in the process of cutting herself while on the phone on Sept. 3. Police attended and located the female transporting her to the Weyburn General Hospital to receive medical and mental health services.
A local business reported a theft of merchandise on Sept. 5. Video surveillance obtained showed the suspect taking the merchandise. Police were able to identify the individual and located them. Mediation between the business and individual led to them returning and paying for the merchandise.
During the day Saturday, Weyburn Police Service helped the Weyburn Independent Rides Motorcycle Club with their Santa Toy Run parade through the city.
In the afternoon there was a report of an unattended dog at a local bar. When the concerned citizen found the owner they left the establishment intoxicated. Police located the owner, who was heavily intoxicated and was arrested for driving impaired.
The Weyburn Police also responded to a variety of other calls including open alcohol in public, domestic disturbances, suspicious persons or vehicles, mental health concerns, requests to check on an individual’s well-小蓝视频, harassing communications, and calls relating to animals, parking, or other bylaw concerns.
