WEYBURN — The May 14 wind storm, mental health matters and other incidents were among the 91 calls for service for the Weyburn Police Service (WPS) during the week of May 10-17.
The WPS said police, along with the Weyburn Fire Department and other partner agencies, were extremely busy during the May 14 windstorm, responding to numerous public safety concerns involving fallen or unstable trees. The WPS thanked the public for their patience, co-operation and understanding during the storm.
In other recent police news, on May 12, police received a complaint of a semi-truck driver striking a SaskPower pole and causing damage. The WPS said the vehicle left the scene without reporting the incident to police or the property owner. Through investigation, and thanks to the observations and detailed information provided by a witness, the WPS said a suspect was identified and charges are pending.
The WPS reminds the public that any collision involving damage to another vehicle or property – including trees, power poles or buildings – must be reported immediately to police or the property owner.
On May 13, police received a report of a firearm inside a residence in Weyburn. According to the WPS, an investigation determined that a 17-year-old boy, who was visiting family in Weyburn, had brought a sawed-off .22 calibre firearm with him. The WPS said police located and seized the firearm from the residence, then attended another address where the youth was located and arrested without incident. The youth was held in custody and will appear in Weyburn Provincial Court at a future date.
Early on May 15, police responded to a fight at a licensed establishment. The WPS said an investigation determined one man assaulted another man without provocation before fleeing the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was transported to hospital for further medical care. The WPS said the investigation remains ongoing and charges are pending.
On May 17, police were attempting to locate a man regarding another occurrence. Officers located him in the company of a woman. The WPS reported both individuals were on court-ordered conditions prohibiting contact with each other, stemming from a previous drug-related investigation in which both had been charged. The man was charged with two counts of breaching court conditions, while the woman was charged with one count of breaching court conditions.
Throughout the week, the WPS said members responded to a high number of mental health-related calls. In numerous instances, individuals were transported to the hospital for further care.
In what the WPS described as one of the more serious incidents, police received a report of a suicidal man in a public area. Officers located and apprehended him under the Mental Health Act due to his comments and behaviour. He attempted to flee and resisted apprehension; however, officers were able to safely gain control of the individual and transport him to hospital for care. Due to the individual’s mental state at the time of the incident, the WPS said no charges for resisting arrest were pursued.
Anyone with information regarding these matters, or anything else of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at 306-848-3250, the local RCMP detachment at 310-7267 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
