WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service experienced a busier week in call volume, responding to 109 calls for service during the period of March 28 to April 3, resulting in 24 charges, including several drug and weapons charges laid against a man and a woman on Saturday evening.
Of the charges laid during the week, 12 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, three under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, six under the Traffic Safety Act, two under the Alcohol & Gaming Regulation Act, and one under the City of Weyburn bylaw.
Police initiated a traffic stop on Saturday evening, which resulted in several charges as the driver struck a power pole while attempting to stop for police.
The driver, an adult male who had numerous outstanding warrants for his arrest, now faces charges of possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, failure to comply with release conditions, and driving a vehicle without due care and attention.
An adult female also faces charges of possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and unlawfully having open alcohol in a vehicle. The male was remanded in custody and the female was released with an upcoming court date.
Officers were dispatched to a break and enter to a residence in progress on Monday morning. Upon investigation, it was determined the dispute was regarding rental property and not criminal in nature. Police mediated the situation and parties were referred to the Office of the Residential Tenancies.
Police attended a local business to assist Emergency Medical Services with a suspected drug overdose. An adult male was transported to Weyburn General Hospital for further assessment.
Police received a report of a bicycle stolen overnight on Wednesday morning. The bike is described as a black, red and grey GT Avalanche.
A mid-day traffic stop conducted on a vehicle observed to be exceeding the speed limit resulted in an oral fluid demand being made on the driver, who tested positive for cannabis. The adult female was charged for speeding, and also received a seven-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impound.
In the early hours of Thursday morning, a traffic stop conducted on another adult female driver resulted several charges, including driving while prohibited, impaired operation of a vehicle, possession of Fentanyl, and breach of probation. Police also executed an arrest warrant on the adult passenger in the vehicle at the time.
Police received numerous reports of an email phishing fraud on Friday. The email indicated that their SaskPower bills had not been paid and were directing the customer to click a link to complete payment. Those reporting the incidents to police recognized it as a scam and no losses were reported.
Police received a report of two male youth placing discarded wood boards with nails across the alley near Ash Drive and King Street. No property damage was reported.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and found the driver to be displaying signs of impairment as well as observing open alcohol in the vehicle. The stop resulted in the adult female driver receiving a 60-day driver’s license suspension and a three-day vehicle impound. An adult female passenger was charged with unlawfully having open alcohol in the vehicle.
Officers also attended several noise complaints involving loud music. The individuals responsible for the noise were spoken to and warned of possible charges under the city bylaw if the noise continued.
*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).
