ESTEVAN, Sask. — A report of a stolen vehicle led to a brief foot pursuit and several charges against an Estevan man.
According to the Nov. 9 police report, the Estevan Police Service (EPS) received a complaint of a vehicle stolen from outside an east-end service station. Patrol members, in conjunction with OnStar monitoring, located the vehicle.
The driver fled from officers when a traffic stop was attempted, but no vehicle pursuit was initiated, the EPS said. The vehicle was tracked remotely to a location where the driver fled on foot. A short foot pursuit ensued, and the EPS said the 24-year-old Estevan man was arrested without incident.
Following an investigation, the man was charged with multiple offences, including theft of a motor vehicle, impaired driving by drug, refusing to comply with a demand for a bodily fluid sample, flight from police, mischief and possession of property obtained through crime.
The EPS said he was scheduled to make his first appearance by telephone in Weyburn Provincial Court on Nov. 10 to address the charges.
A domestic disturbance at an apartment complex in the Hillside area was investigated during the day shift. Several witnesses reported that a 39-year-old man had assaulted a woman. He was arrested and lodged in police cells to appear in court Nov. 10 to answer to the matter.
During the investigation, it was determined that the man had also been the victim of an assault by another man earlier in the day, resulting in the arrest of a 47-year-old Estevan man for assault. He was also scheduled to appear in court Nov. 10 to answer to the charge.
A motorist who failed to pay for fuel obtained at an east Estevan service station was reported to police, and the EPS said the matter remains under investigation.
Police investigated a report of an individual setting off fireworks near a residence. The EPS said the homeowner took responsibility and was cautioned under the City of Estevan's bylaw. The EPS reminds the public that fireworks cannot be set off within city limits without first obtaining a permit.
A domestic disturbance involving two spouses in the Pleasantdale area was investigated during the night shift. The incident was determined to be a loud verbal argument, the EPS said, and officers were able to mediate a resolution for the night, with both parties agreeing to remain separated.
A complaint of a person uttering threats against a staff member of a local convenience store was received during the night shift. A suspect has been identified, the EPS said, and the matter remains under investigation.
