WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 69 calls for service during the week of Dec. 16 to 22, resulting in four charges being laid. Of the charges, three were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and one under the City of Weyburn bylaws.
With the week’s snowy/icy weather, city police attended to several vehicle collisions during the week. One of the collisions involved a southbound vehicle being struck by a westbound vehicle near the Tatagwa grounds. Weyburn EMS, fire and police all attended. The driver of the southbound vehicle was examined and transported to the Weyburn General Hospital by EMS. The southbound vehicle was no longer drivable and was towed from the scene.
A gas station employee reported a “gas drive-off” to the WPS. The employee was able to provide officers with a vehicle license plate number as well as video surveillance of the incident. Police discovered the vehicle was a rental but were able to identify and contact the driver who explained a mix-up and immediately contacted the gas station to make payment.
A report of a theft was made to police from a business on the west end of the City. Two individuals entered the business and when they left the security system activated. A description of the individuals and vehicle were obtained. The information was passed on to other agencies to be on the lookout. RCMP located the vehicle and the suspects, who were charged and released for court at a later date.
A traffic stop by a member of the Weyburn CTSS unit was initiated due to observed driving actions. The driver displayed signs of alcohol use and was submitted to a roadside alcohol-screening test, which resulted in the driver blowing a “warning” on the approved instrument. The driver was given a 21-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment, as well as two tickets for driving offences.
A patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed driving at night without headlights and taillights on. The driver showed signs of impairment and further investigation resulted in the driver being charged for impaired driving.
Police were dispatched to a local business in response to a complaint of a suspected shoplifting. Officers were able to locate and speak to the suspect who did not have any unpaid items in their possession. Due to other circumstances, the business advised the individual they were not allowed back into their business until further notice.
*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).
