WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service responded to 103 calls for service over the past week between April 14 to April 20, resulting in a total of 21 charges. Of the charges, 11 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, 19 under the Traffic Safety Act, 1 under the Summary Offences Procedure Act.
The Weyburn Police Service received a call of an intoxicated male at the Weyburn Red Wings game on the evening of April 14. Police attended and escorted the male out of the event and ensured that he made it home safely. Police would like to remind the public to be respectful and responsible while cheering on the Red Wings during their playoff run. Weyburn Police Service would also like to wish the Weyburn Red Wings the best of luck against Melfort in the league finals.
On April 16 police responded to a collision at the intersection of Railway Ave. and Government Rd. There were no injuries resulting from the collision, however, both vehicles were not drivable and were towed from the scene. An individual was charged under the traffic safety act for proceeding from a stop sign before safe to do so.
On April 17, a citizen called Weyburn Police Service reporting that someone was kicking the door in at a residence. Police responded to the area and discovered significant damage to the residence. A short time later police located the suspect who was taken into custody. The individual was charged with mischief over $5,000 and failing to comply with a release order. The accused was remanded in custody to appear in provincial court.
April 20 it was reported to police that a vehicle was stolen from outside of a residence. Shortly after it was reported to police the vehicle was located within Weyburn. Through an investigation a suspect was determined and arrested on the same day. The accused was charged with possession of stolen property (truck) and fail to comply with probation. The accused was remanded in custody to appear in provincial court.
Throughout the week, police conducted several conditions checks on individuals who are on release conditions living within Weyburn. Police complete these checks proactively to ensure compliance with court conditions.
The city and police by-law want to encourage and educate that responsibility is taken by property owners to ensure the maintenance and health of the private trees and hedges on their property, whether they be at the front or the back of the property.
The purpose of back alleys and lanes are to act as a right of way for public utilities, back yard or garage access and emergency services. For trees and hedges on the front of a property is to allow safe passage for vehicles and pedestrian sidewalk traffic without obstruction and sight obstruction. Private trees and hedges pruning specifications can be found on the City of Weyburn website, within the Urban Forest bylaw. Any private property found in non-compliance may be subject to bylaw enforcement as related to the Urban Forest Bylaw. If anyone has any questions such as if a tree is a city or private tree or want help to identify if a tree is an elm tree as per elm pruning ban can contact the parks department.
Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).