The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) had a busy week from Feb. 26 to Mar. 5.

The biggest highlight from the most recent police report was the conclusion of a six week investigation resulting in five arrests.

On Mar. 5, the five individuals arrested were charged with a total of 40 drug and criminal code offences.

Another drinking and driving charge laid in Weyburn.

On Feb. 26, a 36-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving and over .08 after police pulled a vehicle over, noticing the driver was displaying signs of alcohol impairment.

The WPS said the man was released from custody and will be making his first court appearance at a later date.

The traffic spotlight for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and police across the province is on distracted driving. On Mar. 2, the WPS conducted a short traffic blitz focused on cellphone use. 

Over the two-hour period, three tickets were issued. Tickets for this offence are $280, as well as demerit points on your driver's license.

The WPS said in its latest police report: "Distracted driving continues to be a leading factor in accidents, so please put your cell away and pay attention to the road while driving.

"Is that text or phone call really worth a $280 fine, or possibly worse?"

A number of accidents also taking place on Weyburn roads throughout the week.

No charges were laid after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 5th Street and 1st Avenue on Feb. 28. Police said one vehicle was attempting to stop but slid through the intersection due to icy roads, hitting another vehicle.

There were no injuries after a two-vehicle accident in the parking lot of a local restaurant on Mar. 1. One vehicle had extensive damage.

A 44-year-old man was given a written warning about driving without due care and attention.

Also on Mar. 1, the WPS, Weyburn Fire Department and EMS were all called to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Government Road and Hwy 39. Both drivers received minor injuries and both vehicles needed to be towed from the scene.

A 77-year-old man was charged for failing to obey a red light.

On Mar. 2, police received calls of a vehicle hitting garbage bins on the 500 Block of King Street. Police said a total of five garbage bins were destroyed.

The incident remains under investigation as police were unable to locate the suspect vehicle, which is described as an older Ford truck possibly two-toned blue and white.

Below are the remaining items on the police report:

On Feb. 28, a suspicious vehicle was reported to police. Once the vehicle was located, a 35-year-old man was arrested on a previous warrant. He is to appear in Regina court in April.

Also on Feb. 28, a gas-and-dash from a local business was reported to police. This incident is still under investigation.

On Mar. 1, a domestic assault was reported to police. Upon arrival, police learned one person involved had already left the home. This incident is still under investigation.

No charges were laid after police responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance at a local restaurant on Mar. 2.

Also on Mar. 2, police responded to a complaint of a vehicle being "keyed" at a parking lot of a downtown business. This incident is still under investigation.

On Mar. 3, a break-and-enter and theft at a local business was reported to police. A small amount of cash was said to be stolen after the suspects ransacked the offices. There is no suspect at this time and the incident is still under investigation.

A 31-year-old man was charged for remaining in a liquor outlet after being asked to leave on Mar. 4. Police said the man was causing problems at the establishment and was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. He was released from custody after he sobered up.