Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of December 9 to 16:
During the reporting period, police responded to 79 calls for service, including a number of business and residential alarm calls.
*On December 16, police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver coming into Weyburn from the south. Police located the vehicle and spoke to the driver. The driver, who had not been drinking, was trying to allow another aggressive driver to pass and kept pulling over to allow them to pass. There was no further police action required.
*On December 15, police received a report of a fight outside a local drinking establishment. Upon police arrival, there were no fights, but an extremely large group was congregated outside. Police stayed until the group had dispersed itself to avoid any potential conflict occurring.
*Police dealt with a domestic conflict over the exchange of children. There were allegations of inappropriate behavior during the exchange of children. Police assisted to keep the peace and ensure compliance with the exchange. The matter is still under investigations to determine if any further police action is required.
*On December 13 and 14, police dealt with a family in conflict. With the assistance of Victim Services and outside agencies, individuals were eventually relocated to another jurisdiction to be with supportive family members that resided in the other jurisdiction.
*On December 13, police responded to a domestic conflict. One person in the relationship was making unwanted, continual contact with another person. Police spoke to both parties where they were advised to stop the harassing behavior.
*Police attended to an accident at Canada Post, where a vehicle was left in drive when the driver exited the vehicle. The vehicle moved ahead and collided with the building. Police continue to investigate the incident.
*On December 12, police received a complaint of an erratic driver on the highway. The vehicle was located at a local business and police spoke to the driver. The driver, who was overtired, was advised to no longer operate a vehicle until they were able to get some sleep.
*On December 11, police responded to a motor vehicle accident on a business area service road. The damage to both vehicles was minimal and the drivers were directed to SGI to report the accident.
*Police received a report of a hit and run accident. The damage was minimal and the investigation is ongoing.
*The Weyburn Police Service assisted the RCMP and Emergency Services in dealing with a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred 21 kilometers east of Weyburn on Highway#13. The tragic accident took the lives of two young Weyburn residents.
*On December 10, police dealt with a complaint of harassing text messages. The messages, although they did not support any criminal action, were bothersome to the recipient. The sender of the messages was spoken to by the police and advised to stop sending any more messages to the complainant.
*Police investigated another complaint of inappropriate messages being sent from an unknown individual. The content of the information of the messages was investigated and any criminal behavior around the information was not substantiated. After police investigated, they were able to find out the owner of the originating messages. They have been spoken to by the police as well.
*On December 9, police were called to a local hotel as an intoxicated male was passed out in the hallway. The man was taken into custody and lodged in cells until sober.
*Police attended to Crescent Point Place after a report of a fight going to take place outside. Police spoke to a couple individuals outside prior to any altercation taking place. All of the potential combatants were sent on their separate ways.
*Police attended to an accident involving a semi truck and an SUV at the intersection of Queen Street and Highway #39. There were no injuries, but one vehicle needed to be towed from the scene. The fire department attended to deal with a diesel fuel leak. One driver was charged for failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
*Police attended a residence to deal with a domestic dispute. After speaking to the residents, one of the individuals decided to leave to avoid any more conflict.
*On December 8, patrolling officers observed two individuals involved in an altercation outside of a local bar. Police intervened and it was determined that the two were consenting to the altercation. After being made aware of potential consequences for their actions, both individuals went their separate ways.
*Police responded to a complaint of a person passed out at the wheel of a vehicle while stopped at a stop sign. A 38-year-old male was subsequently arrested for impaired driving. After providing breath samples he was also charged with driving over .08. He will appear in court on December 18 to answer to the charges.
*Police attended to Weyburn Comprehensive School to assist with traffic control and parking for a Breakfast with Santa event hosted by Sun Country Kids Club at the school.
*Police dealt with a child custody family dispute matter. The parents were advised of what actions were available to them in dealing with their differences, which were mainly to do with custody of and access to their child.
*The Weyburn Police Service would like to wish everyone a "Happy Holiday Season" and remind everyone to drive safe during the holidays.
