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Weyburn Police Service

Weyburn Police Service
Media Release for February 9, 2020 – February 16, 2020

The Weyburn Police Service dealt with 64 calls for service from February 9 - 16, 2020. Five of the 64 calls for service were found to be false alarms.

February 9
A vehicle stop was made on Douglas Road. Inside the vehicle was an individual WPS members knew to be on a curfew. The individual was arrested for breaching conditions and remanded for court at a later date. Also, the driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment, so roadside tests were performed, resulting in a charge of impaired operation. The driver will be in court in March.

A report of unwanted communications via text and phone calls came into WPS. All parties involved were spoken to and told to discontinue communication. There were no further complaints from the parties involved.
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February 10
An individual received a call from another party stating his vehicle was just in an accident and left the scene. The unknown party requested the complainant’s insurance information. The complainant was not involved in an accident and identified it as a scam. WPS was made aware of the scam.

WPS members were called to assist EMS with a call in the central part of the City. The individual was assessed by EMS, before being transported to WGH.
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February 11
WPS members were called to a disturbance outside of an establishment in the City. When members arrived it was found to be a verbal disagreement between two parties and one had already left the area. The other involved was advised to return to his residence for the night.
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February 12
A complaint was received about comments made via social media which raised concerns for an individual. WPS members located the individual, who was believed to have sent the messages, and found the comments to be misunderstood. The individual was found to be suffering from mental health issues and was given information on resources to seek help.

An employee called from a business to report a fraud. The caller told Police that an individual entered the store with nothing, pick up a piece of merchandise, then proceeded to try and return the item for cash. The matter is still under investigation with charges pending.

WPS was called to an accident at a business on the west side of the City. The driver was found to be in medical distress. EMS was called to provide care to the individual.
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February 13
A report about a concerning act in a public place came into WPS. The matter is under investigation by WPS.
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February 14
A report of a hit and run came into WPS, which was believed to have happened in the downtown area. Information was obtained and the matter is being investigated.

CTSS Weyburn preformed a traffic stop on a vehicle, due to the vehicle not operating with its headlights on. The driver, who was found to be under the age of 21, was requested to perform the mandatory roadside screening. The screening resulted in a driving suspension of 60 days and impoundment of the vehicle for 3 days.
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February 15
Weyburn CTSS member conducted a traffic stop, where an oral fluid demand was made to check for impairment. The driver tested positive for an illegal substance, issued a 90-day suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment as per SGI regulations. Criminal Code charges are pending the results of a blood analysis.

Police were called to the north end of the City to a report of a vehicle hitting a fence. WPS is asking for assistance in identifying the vehicle responsible.
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February 16
A complaint of an erratic driver came into WPS about a vehicle on Hwy 39 coming into the City. The driver of the vehicle was located, advised of the complaint and warned of their driving actions.

If you, or anyone you know, has information about a crime, the Weyburn Police Service urges you to contact Crime Stoppers by phone 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or call Weyburn Police Service at 306-848-3250. ... See MoreSee Less

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