WEYBURN, Sask. — A collision and an online bullying complaint were among the 91 calls for the Weyburn Police Service (WPS) from Sept. 14-20.
Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 14th Street and Coteau Avenue. According to the WPS, a vehicle travelling southbound on 14th Street proceeded into the intersection before it was safe and collided with a vehicle travelling eastbound on Coteau Avenue.
Both drivers were shaken up as a result of the collision, the WPS said, but no injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained damage and were towed from the scene. The man driving the southbound vehicle was issued a ticket for proceeding before it was safe.
Police received a report of a woman making a threat to cause harm to another woman. The individuals were not known to one another, the WPS said, and no apparent motive for the threat was identified. The accused was arrested without incident and subsequently released on conditions, including having no contact with the victim.
Members received a complaint regarding a woman who was posting images and statements about other individuals on social media. Following an investigation, the WPS said she was issued a $500 ticket under the city's bullying bylaw.
The WPS reminds residents that online activity can have real-world consequences. Depending on the circumstances and severity of the conduct, continued or escalating behaviour might result in further investigation, including consideration of Criminal Code offences such as criminal harassment.
Residents are encouraged to communicate respectfully and responsibly when using social media and other online platforms.
The WPS is also urging residents to remain vigilant regarding grandparent scams targeting older adults.
In these scams, the WPS said fraudsters might pose as a grandchild, police officer, lawyer or other representative, and claim that a loved one is in urgent trouble and requires immediate financial assistance. Scammers often create a sense of urgency, demand secrecy and request payment through cash, gift cards, cryptocurrency or other difficult-to-trace methods.
The WPS reminds residents to stop, hang up and verify before sending money or providing personal information. Contact the family member directly using a telephone number you already know and trust. Legitimate police agencies and courts will not demand that you immediately provide cash to a courier who comes to your home.
Residents are encouraged to speak with older family members, friends and neighbours about these scams and the warning signs to watch for.
The WPS also reminds motorists that under Saskatchewan's tobacco and vapor products legislation, it is illegal to smoke or vape in a vehicle when a person under 16 is present.
Opening a window or using the vehicle's ventilation or air-conditioning system does not make smoking or vaping in these circumstances legal or safe, the WPS said. Drivers may face a $220 fine for violating the legislation.
"Please help protect children and youth from exposure to second-hand smoke and vapour by keeping vehicles smoke and vape free," the WPS said.
