ESTEVAN, Sask. — The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has once again linked a youth under the age of 12 to recent vandalism incidents involving vehicles.
According to the Oct. 23 police report, police received a report of damage to a vehicle consistent with it being keyed. The EPS said an investigation identified a youth under the age of 12 as being responsible for the damage, and as such, no charges could be laid. The EPS added that the same youth had previously been linked to similar mischief files that occurred in the same area. The youth’s parents have been spoken to regarding these incidents.
In other recent police news, a traffic stop during the Oct. 23 day shift resulted in the driver, a 35-year-old man from Bienfait, being arrested for impaired driving after he was observed showing signs of impairment. The EPS said a roadside standardized field sobriety test was conducted, along with an assessment by a drug recognition expert, and the driver performed poorly. He was charged with impaired driving by drug and subsequently released with a future court date to speak to the matter.
The EPS received a report of an individual breaching a court-ordered no-contact condition by communicating with another person by phone. The EPS said charges are pending for failing to comply.
A complaint was received from an individual who had accidentally sent money to a former landlord and had been unable to recover the funds. The EPS said it spoke with both parties, and the funds were returned in full.
An Estevan man, who the EPS said had been avoiding contact with police for several weeks, was located and arrested on charges of breaching a no-contact condition and obstruction of justice regarding a report of attempting to influence a witness in a criminal harassment matter. The EPS said he was processed, charged and subsequently released with a future court date to speak to the new charges.
At a residence, EPS members located an individual who had been actively avoiding contact with police after failing to appear in court. He was arrested, charged with failing to attend court and released with a new court date to speak to both matters.
EPS members attended a residence Oct. 24 regarding an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. Patrol members mediated the individual’s immediate concerns, the EPS said, and additional follow-up by the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) is planned.
Police responded to a domestic disturbance surrounding child custody concerns during the day shift. The EPS said a temporary resolution was mediated and information was provided to both parties on how best to proceed in the future.
Members attended a residence in east Estevan for an unwanted guest who was refusing to leave. Upon police arrival, the EPS said he left without incident and was cautioned not to return unless invited.
Police received a complaint about an Amazon package being delivered to the wrong address, where the homeowners denied any knowledge of the package. The EPS said the matter remains under investigation.
A man was arrested for being intoxicated in public after he was located passed out in front of a city-centre bar. The EPS said he was released when sober and able to care for himself again.
A traffic stop during the Oct. 25 day shift resulted in a 23-year-old Yorkton man being arrested for driving while prohibited. The EPS said it was determined that he also had active arrest warrants with the Regina Police Service. He was charged with driving while prohibited under the Criminal Code, along with several offences under the Traffic Safety Act, and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. He was released with separate court dates to speak to both the Estevan and Regina matters.
The EPS and the Estevan Fire Rescue Service responded to a report of a fire in the Hillside area. Upon arrival, the EPS said it was determined that there was no active fire. However, an appliance had been damaged and caused smoke after being left on a hot stove element.
Members conducted a well-being check on an individual at the request of family members. The EPS said he was located at home and assessed by EMS before being transported to hospital to receive additional care.
A complaint of individuals breaking into the Estevan landfill site and removing items was received. Nobody was located at the scene when members attended, and the EPS said the matter remains under investigation.
Members attended a residence to keep the peace while one of the residents moved items out. No issues occurred while police were in attendance.
