WEYBURN — The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) is crediting a friend's quick thinking for helping the WPS respond to what it called a “serious” situation.
According to the WPS, police received a Feb. 3 request from a friend/co-worker to conduct a well-being check on a woman who had been ill and failed to report for work. Officers attended the residence and observed signs indicating the subject was likely inside, but all attempts to make contact were unsuccessful.
Police decided to force entry into the home to ensure the subject’s safety. The WPS said the woman was located inside and found to be needing medical attention. Weyburn EMS attended and transported her to hospital for further care.
The WPS commended the friend for contacting authorities.
“This was a serious situation and their quick action likely made a significant difference,” the WPS said in a news release.
Police received a report Feb. 3 of a fight occurring near the police station. Officers responded immediately and located a man with minor injuries. they also aquired the description of a vehicle that had left the scene.
Police quickly located and stopped the vehicle. The WPS said an investigation determined the incident stemmed from road rage. Both parties pulled over and engaged in a verbal altercation that the WPS said turned physical. The two men sustained minor injuries and were charged under the City of Weyburn’s fighting bylaw and fined $500.
The WPS said officers have responded to several similar incidents in recent weeks and strongly encourage residents to report aggressive driving or concerning behaviour rather than taking matters into their own hands.
“These situations rarely end positively and can easily escalate to criminal charges or significant fines,” the WPS said.
On Feb. 5, the WPS received a report from a victim stating the accused had been sending messages offering payment in exchange for not testifying in court.
The WPS said attempting to interfere with a victim or witness in a criminal matter is a “serious” offence. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who will be charged when located.
Police received a 911 call recently from a minor reporting a disturbance within a residence. Upon arrival, the WPS said officers determined that a man had assaulted a woman. He was arrested at the scene and transported to cells. The woman was taken to hospital for further medical care. The man was charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault on the minor.
In the early morning hours of Feb. 8, police conducted a traffic stop on an unregistered vehicle. A mandatory approved screening device test demand was made, resulting in a fail. The motorist was arrested and transported to the Weyburn police station for further breath testing. The subject was found to be over the legal limit and charged accordingly. He was later released to appear in court at a future date.
With the warmer weather, the WPS says it has received complaints regarding excessive barking. Dog owners are reminded to be mindful of neighbours.
If a dog barks excessively while left outside, the WPS says people should consider keeping them indoors or using solutions such as a dog door to prevent ongoing noise complaints.
Police were actively involved in several mental health-related calls throughout the week, including transporting individuals for further care and assisting hospital staff with what the WPS called a volatile patient situation.
The WPS reported handling 73 calls for service from Feb. 1-8.
