ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service responded to 45 calls for service from Nov. 8-10, including mental health occurrences and well being checks, two reports of harassment, one uttering threats to cause bodily harm complaint, several calls for suspicious vehicles and people, a couple of traffic collisions and one report of possession of stolen property. Multiple tickets for traffic violations were also issued.
On Nov. 10, the EPS received a report of uttering threats and intimidation. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the occurrence happened in Radville. The matter was forwarded onto the RCMP in that jurisdiction.
Police received a report of theft of a utility trailer. The matter is under investigation. The individual in possession of the trailer was in contact with police and is trying to get the trailer returned.
Police made a traffic stop on a 43-year-old man, who was showing signs of impairment. The oral fluid device was used to take a sample from the man, which resulted in a positive result for THC. He was issued a suspension and the vehicle was impounded.
Police heard a female yelling for help inside of the construction zone on Fourth Street. Members spoke with the female who stated that an unknown male had threatened to kill her. The area was patrolled looking for an individual matching the limited description provided, but he was not located and the female refused to provide any further information.
Members made a traffic stop on a 27-year-old man, during which time signs of impairment were observed. An oral fluid device was used to take a sample from the male which resulted in a positive result for THC. He was subsequently transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital where blood samples were obtained for analysis. He was issued a driving suspension and the vehicle was impounded, pending results from the blood samples.
The EPS received a report Nov. 9 of an individual breaching the peace and violating release conditions. The complainant reported a male making contact and yelling at her and her child. The matter is still under investigation.
Police received various complaints about individuals being in garbage dumpsters. Two males were spoken to by police and warned about the risks of getting into the dumpsters.
Officers received a report of a disturbance in the Pleasantdale area. Members attended and determined that a parent and child were having a disagreement over the youth’s behaviour.
Police received a report Nov. 8 of an individual receiving threats from another person. The matter is under investigation.
Members received a report of a suspicious person in a south end mobile home park. Members attended and located the male and identified him. He didn’t have a reason to be in the neighbourhood so was asked to leave.
Police received a report of a fraud over $5,000 during the Nov. 5 day shift. Members are in the early stages of gathering details to investigate.
A local business reported counterfeit currency being used during a recent purchase. Police remind business owners to be on the lookout for any suspicious-looking Canadian currency.
The EPS received a report of a male dressed in dark clothing and walking on Highway 39 east in the dark and rain. He was located and it was determined that he was walking from his residence to a restaurant. He was cautioned regarding being on the highway at night without reflective clothing, and an alternate way to travel home was suggested.
