ESTEVAN, Sask. — An investigation into a woman experiencing a mental health crisis resulted in the arrest of a man involved in the incident.
According to the Oct. 11 report from the Estevan Police Service (EPS), he was arrested for drug-impaired driving, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. The EPS said he was found to be in possession of a pellet gun immediately adjacent to the driver’s seat of his vehicle.
He was lodged in cells to be released when sober, the EPS said, and will attend Estevan Provincial Court at a later date to speak to the charges.
In other recent police news, the EPS received a complaint Oct. 9 regarding a tenant-landlord dispute in which one party felt threatened by the other individual. The EPS said the matter remains under investigation.
A report came in during the day shift of a number of youths panhandling outside a local business and causing a disturbance. The matter is under investigation, the EPS said, and determination of the youths' identities is pending a review of surveillance video from the business.
Police attended to a collision in a parking lot in the Scotsburn area. The EPS said one of the vehicles was damaged significantly enough that it required a tow truck, but no injuries were reported.
The EPS received a report of an Estevan individual being the target of an attempted grandparent scam. An individual posing as a lawyer contacted the complainant, the EPS said, and indicated that their grandchild had been arrested and required bail money to be released. The “lawyer” asked the intended victim to mail cash to be used to secure the grandchild’s release, which the victim felt was suspicious. No funds were transferred in this occurrence and the EPS reminds the public to be cautious of anyone who requests a transfer or delivery of money to a third party.
A structure fire was reported in north Estevan during night shift. The EPS and Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) members attended, and the EPS said the residence was not on fire but rather an electrical appliance had failed and was sparking. The EFRS remained at the scene to ensure no further issues occurred.
A report of a youth on the roof of a daycare was investigated. Members attended, the EPS said, but the youth was gone prior to police arrival.
A taxi driver reported a man failed to pay his cab fare and subsequently fled the scene. A statement was obtained, the EPS said, and the matter remains under investigation.
The EPS received a complaint of a domestic disturbance in north Estevan during the night shift. Members attended, the EPS said, and mediated the situation involving former spouses.
EPS members attended a local care facility Oct. 10 to assist the EFRS with a report of smoke in the hallways. On arrival, members determined the call was actually for a 63-year-old intoxicated man who was causing a disturbance and being extremely belligerent. When attempts to mediate failed, the man was arrested, removed from the property and lodged in EPS cells until sober. He was later released to a family member who agreed to take care of him.
Police completed a well-being check on a woman who appeared to be confused. Family members were contacted to assist with the woman, the EPS said, and follow-up by the Police and Crisis Team is scheduled to occur.
A report of a hit-and-run collision in a parking lot in the Centennial area was received and remains under investigation.
Police attended a local business for a panic alarm. The EPS said the alarm was determined to be unfounded and no emergency had occurred.
A complaint came in during the night shift of a 32-year-old Estevan woman attending a local hotel after having previously been issued a trespass notice. Members attended, but the EPS said the woman, who is known to police, had already left the scene. Charges for trespassing are pending.
Following a traffic stop during night shift, members arrested a 20-year-old Estevan man for impaired driving after he was observed displaying significant signs of impairment. He was transported to the police station, where he provided two samples of his breath, both of which showed results of more than double the legal limit. His vehicle was impounded, his driver's licence was suspended and he was released to a family member who agreed to ensure his safety until sober. He will appear in Estevan Provincial Court at a later date to speak to the impaired driving charges.
The EPS received a report Oct. 11 of a driver failing to remain at the scene of an accident in a local business parking lot. The EPS said the collision was witnessed by a bystander who provided a description of the suspect vehicle. The matter remains under investigation.
A complaint of criminal harassment involving a former spouse was received, and the EPS said it remains under investigation.
The EPS attended a local hotel Oct. 12 in response to an individual reportedly loitering on the property for several days. The EPS said the woman was spoken to and transported to the police station, where arrangements were made for her to receive transient aid for the night and to be connected with community resources the following day.
A complaint was received of a youth operating a vehicle in an erratic and unsafe manner in a local parking lot. Members attended the scene, the EPS said, and spoke with several witnesses who identified the vehicle and driver. The youth and his parents were spoken to by telephone and charges are pending under the Traffic Safety Act.
Police received a report of a hit-and-run collision in a parking lot in the Trojan area. The victim’s vehicle was damaged but was still drivable from the scene. The matter remains under investigation.
EPS members conducted checks on multiple people who are bound by court-ordered conditions. All those checked were found to be complying, the EPS said.
