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Weyburn police deal with altercations, accident

Members of the Weyburn police were dispatched to a residence in the downtown area after receiving a call of a domestic dispute which had escalated into a physical altercation on April 4.
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Members of the Weyburn police were dispatched to a residence in the downtown area after receiving a call of a domestic dispute which had escalated into a physical altercation on April 4. The investigation resulted in a 27-year-old woman being arrested and charged with assault and later released from custody to appear in court later this month.
The Weyburn Police Service was dispatched in the early morning hours to assist the RCMP at a single vehicle rollover 3 km west of the city on Highway 13 on April 5. Police attended and found a half-ton truck rolled into the ditch and partially submerged in water. The driver had been able to exit the vehicle and was not injured. The investigation determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol and he was subsequently arrested. The driver, a 17-year-old male, was charged with impaired driving, and driving while over .08. He was released from custody to appear later in court.
The Weyburn Police Service were called to a residence in northwest area of the City on April 2 after getting reports of a person causing damage. The occupants advised that the individual who had been causing problems had been in the house but was now locked outside the residence and was banging on the door, causing damage. Upon arrival police approached the individual who then fled on foot, after a short foot pursuit the individual was apprehended. Arrested was a 48-year-old female, who was charged with resisting arrest and was lodged in cells. Alcohol was a factor and the accused was released from custody when sober. She will appear in court at a later date.
Weyburn police received a call from a complainant advising that an individual had taken their vehicle without consent on April 3 and believed the person was driving to Weyburn. The suspect vehicle was later located stopped at Highway 39 and Sims Avenue. The driver, a 29-year-old man, was intoxicated and was arrested. The subsequent investigation resulted in the male being charged with impaired drive, refusal of a breath demand, driving while disqualified and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. The accused was released when sober for court at a later date.
Members of the city police were dispatched to a domestic dispute at a residence in the south area of the city on April 5. Upon arrival it was determined that one individual had been drinking and got into an argument with their partner. The situation was mediated and no charges were laid.
Police received a complaint of a mischief after youths were seen throwing rocks at a building on Saskatchewan Drive breaking windows on April 7. A vehicle was observed in the area and is described as an older Dodge truck, with the top of the vehicle painted red, while the bottom half was painted grey. The incident remains under investigation.
Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute at a local residence on April 7. Police were able to mediate the situation with one of the involved individuals agreeing to stay with friends until the morning. The incident remains under investigation.
City police received a complaint of individuals obtaining food by fraud from a local restaurant on April 7. The complainant had advised police a couple had left the restaurant without paying for their meal. The incident remains under investigation.
Police responded to a noisy party complaint at a local residence on April 7. While police were speaking to the homeowner a female was observed to exit a vehicle in front of the property with open alcohol. The investigation determined the female was under-age and was charged with a minor possessing alcohol, receiving a ticket with a fine of $360.
During the past week police responded to a number of bylaw complaints relating to dogs. The Weyburn Police Service received complaints of dogs running at large, as well as numerous complaints of barking dogs. Dog owners are reminded that it is your responsibility to maintain control of your pet at all times. This includes ensuring your neighbors are not disturbed by the barking of the dog. Those individuals who fail to control their pets could face a charge under the City of Weyburn Bylaw.
If you or anyone you know has any information regarding any of the above crimes, or any other serious crime, police are encouraging you to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-Tips(8477), or to contact the Weyburn Police Service at 306-848-3250.