With the large snowfall police were called to numerous accidents in the city, though no injuries were reported. Police also received several reports of vehicles being stuck.
The snowfall brought multiple complaints of snowmobiles driving down alleys, in city parks and on streets. Police would like to remind snowmobile owners that all snowmobiles must be trailered out of the city. Snowmobiles are only allowed to enter the city limits and drive on approved trails within the city to obtain food, fuel and lodging. Please ensure you know where these trails are located.
• Weyburn police were called to Queen Street and Highway 39 where two semi trucks were trying to cross Highway 39 on March 6 but one had become stuck due to the large snowfall, and its trailer was stuck across the railroad track and unable to move. Police contacted Canadian Pacific Rail to advise them of the situation. The first semi was towed across the highway safely.
The second semi went to cross and it too lost traction and got stuck blocking the railroad tracks. It was also safely towed across the highway without incident.
• Police received a call of theft from a parked vehicle on March 6. A small amount of change was taken. The matter is still under investigation.
• Police were called to a single vehicle accident at the corner of Railway and Second Street on March 4. A vehicle had crossed the centerline colliding with a pedestrian crossing sign and then came to rest after striking a tree on the boulevard. The 23-year-old female driver was found to be unconscious in the vehicle. She was transported to Weyburn Hospital, where she was treated. An investigation into a possible impaired driving offence is ongoing.
• City police found a 16-year-old male in possession of alcohol on March 4, which resulted in the male being given a ticket for $360.
• Police received a report of fraud from a local financial institute on March 6. The suspect deposited a number of cheques that had insufficient funds and then made coinciding withdrawals. The matter remains under investigation.
• City police were called to a disturbance on Wednesday at a residence where an 18-year-old male and a 17-year-old female were disagreeing about property and an argument broke out. Police mediated it and parties went their own way. An hour later police received a call to a disturbance at a separate residence and found that the 18-year-old male was trying to get back property from the earlier agreed arrangement. Police again were able to mediate the situation. No charges were laid.
• Weyburn police received a report from a local business which had been contacted by an Alberta cash advance/financial loans institute reporting someone trying to cash one of their company cheques on Thursday. The cheque had been forged though it was not cashed and as a result no loss of money was incurred. The file was forwarded to Edmonton Police Service requesting further investigation.
• City police were dispatched to a vehicle heading into Weyburn on Highway 35 on Saturday. The vehicle was observed driving in a field. Weyburn CTSS stopped the vehicle in Weyburn and found the driver did not have a valid license. The driver was charged with driving while suspended.
• Police stopped a vehicle on Clarke Avenue while on patrol on Saturday. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for impaired driving. As a result of the investigation the male driver blew over twice the legal limit. He was charged with impaired driving and driving while over .08, and his vehicle was impounded. He was later released from custody and will be appearing in court at a later date.
If you or anyone you know has information about a crime, the Weyburn Police Service urges you to contact Crime Stoppers by phoning 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or call the Weyburn Police Service at 306-848-3250.
• A traffic stop near Stoughton by the Fillmore RCMP on March 4 resulted in a significant seizure of what is believed to be cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. A quantity of pills and weapons, including a firearm, were also seized.
Ryan Dorey, 31, from Regina, and Cheri Johnson, 41, of Edmonton, are facing drug trafficking, weapons possession and other charges.
Cheri Johnson appeared in Weyburn Provincial Court on March 6, and Ryan Dorey will be appearing in Weyburn Provincial Court on Tuesday, April 24.
