WEYBURN — The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) apprehended an impaired driver on March 20, after telling the man not to drive when seeing him in a licensed establishment.
While conducting a walkthrough at the business, the WPS said members observed a man who was highly intoxicated and had been cut off by staff. Officers warned him not to drive and he indicated he would not.
A short time later, the WPS said officers observed the same individual driving his vehicle in the downtown area. A traffic stop was conducted and the motorist was arrested. Due to his level of intoxication, he was unable to provide breath samples and was charged with impaired operation and refusal to provide a breath sample. He was lodged in cells until sober.
Early on March 23, the WPS received a complaint of an erratic driver. The WPS said officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, driving over curbs and in a manner dangerous to the public. Due to safety concerns, the WPS siad police did not pursue. A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned with the driver’s door open and open alcohol inside. The vehicle was seized.
The driver was later identified and turned himself into police. He has been charged with dangerous driving and evading police. Alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor.
The WPS is also reminding the public to be wary of scams after a recent fraud incident.
According to the weekly WPS report, police received a report March 19 of an individual being defrauded after responding to a Facebook advertisement, directing the person to an online trading platform promising high returns. The WPS said scammers used the appearance of a legitimate trading site but the entire operation was fraudulent.
The WPS said red flags of investment scams include guaranteed profits or “no-risk” claims; “insider tips” or access to exclusive trading groups; pressure to act quickly, such as a “limited time” or “don’t miss out”; unsolicited messages via social media or messaging apps; fake success stories or fabricated testimonials; and romance combined with investment opportunities.
To verify legitimacy, the WPS said people can confirm registration with a provincial securities regulator, such as the Saskatchewan Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority; search the company name alongside terms like scam or review; verify platforms independently, rather than relying on provided links; check domain age, as many scam sites are newly created;
General safety tips from the WPS include never send money via cryptocurrency, gift cards or e-transfers to unknown individuals; use only well-known, regulated investment platforms; do not share personal or financial information, including login credentials or verification codes; and enable two-factor authentication on important accounts.
In other recent WPS news, police received a report March 17 of a man uttering threats to cause bodily harm to a woman. The WPS said an investigation determined the threats were credible. He was arrested and charged, and later released on conditions, including no contact.
Police received a complaint March 21 from a man reporting that another man had been threatening him. The WPS said that threat was determined to be credible. The accused was charged accordingly and released on conditions, including no contact. The WPS said the parties are known to each other.
The WPS reported it responded to 93 calls for service from March 15-22.
