ESTEVAN — A 48-year-old Estevan man has been remanded into custody after being charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats and breach of contact conditions.
Estevan Police Service said the man is scheduled to appear in Estevan Provincial Court on Friday, May 14, for a show cause hearing. The Crown has applied to revoke his prior release.
Police also reported receiving a complaint of a break and enter to a dwelling in the Pleasantdale area of the city. The matter remains under investigation.
In another incident, police received a report involving an individual whose debit card transaction did not go through after making a purchase. Police said the business did not believe the matter was intentional, and the individual later returned to pay for the items.
EPS also received a report of criminal harassment and a possible breach of conditions. Police said the matter remains under investigation and may be resolved through mediation following additional investigation.
On May 11, EPS received several reports of an intoxicated man walking erratically in the Trojan area of Estevan. Officers located the individual a short distance away and determined he was not intoxicated or in need of medical assistance. No further police involvement was required.
Police also responded to a domestic disturbance involving family members. Officers determined an argument had occurred, but both parties had calmed down prior to police arrival and no further action was taken.
Police and Crisis Team (PACT) members assisted an individual experiencing a mental health crisis who was attempting to decline necessary medical care. Police said efforts to keep the individual connected with medical resources were successful and the person was eventually admitted for further assessment.
EPS also received a complaint about a suspicious white GMC truck allegedly following a woman’s vehicle as she drove around Estevan. The vehicle reportedly stopped following the complainant as she approached the police station. The matter remains under investigation.
