The May Long weekend is notorious across the province for a number of severe traffic accidents, with alcohol being a contributing factor. Here in Weyburn, like officers throughout Saskatchewan, police were cracking down on those who got behind the wheel while intoxicated. Here in the Opportunity City, there were only two instances of impaired driving over the long weekend. There were a number of calls they did have to handle throughout the week, though. Here is a look at the weekly media release from the Weyburn Police Service.

May 15th

The Weyburn Police Service is investigating a report of mischief caused to personal property relating to a domestic split-up.  

May 16th

Police were called to a local health care facility regarding damage that had been done by a patient. The patient has been charged with committing mischief and will be making a court appearance.

Around 3:05 p.m., Weyburn police received a report of a possibly intoxicated driver. The 70year old driver was located and a 72-hour license suspension was issued.

Roughly three hours later, police were called out to a local bar to deal with an unruly patron.  A 32-year-old man was escorted from the property and is prohibited from attending the bar.

Just before 7:00 p.m., police received numerous complaints from area residents regarding a vehicle being driven very erratically and doing mischief to newly planted grass. The vehicle was located and as a result of the investigation the following have been charged;

  • 22 Year old woman who is said to have been driving has been charged with:

    • Impaired Driving

    • Driving Over .08

    • Driving While Disqualified (this person had only recently been convicted of another Over .08 offence)

    • Obstruction of a Peace Officer

  • 29-year-old woman being charged with

    • Obstruction of a Peace Officer

The vehicle was impounded and both accused will be making a court appearance in the future.

May 18th

The Weyburn Police Service is investigating the attempted theft of a number of tools from a business in the 100 Block of Government Road. The suspect is described as:

  • Male

  • mid-30’s age

  • slender build

  • wearing a blue zip-up jacket, sunglasses, and jeans.

The suspect vehicle he made a getaway in is believed to be a newer model 4 door silver sedan with tint on the rear windows. Anyone having any information about this matter is asked to contact the Weyburn Police Service or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

May 19th

Around 2:15 a.m. the Weyburn Police Service received a call about suspicious pedestrians in the 300 block of 4th Street. A group of youth was located but it is unknown at this time if any of them were involved. What is known, though. is that as a result of the police interaction with this group a 16-year-old boy was arrested for being intoxicated in public and lodged in cells until sober.

Police received numerous calls this week regarding possible scam telephone calls relating to the STARS Lottery.  While we believe these to be scam calls, please before giving out any personal or financial information verify with someone the legitimacy of the call.

May 20th

Weyburn police are investigating a report of a 35-year-old woman being assaulted by an employee at a business.

Police received a report of a vehicle having been damaged over the weekend.  It appears that a window was shot out with a pellet gun.  

May 21st

Just after 1:00 a.m.,  police received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in the 400 block of Edward Street.  Upon attending they located the vehicle and a 58-year-old man behind the wheel. The driver was taken into custody for impaired care & control of a vehicle. He is now facing charges and will be appearing in Court.

Much later in the day, around 10:30 p.m., the Weyburn Police Service received a report from a liquor sales outlet that a person had just attempted to use false identification.  The suspect was located, and a 16-year-old boy has been charged under the Alcohol, Gaming & Regulation Act.

May 22nd

Around 2:50 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by a 17-year-old boy.  Although the driver was not driving under the influence of alcohol, it was believed he was driving under the influence of drugs.  A Standard Field Sobriety Test was conducted, and as a result, a 60-day driving suspension and three-day vehicle impoundment was rendered against him.

Police received a report of a vehicle having had a window smashed out and some property was taken. The vehicle was parked over the weekend in the 600 block of Bison Avenue. Anyone having any information about this matter is asked to contact the Weyburn Police Service or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

May 23rd

Just before 3:00 a.m.,  officers from the Weyburn Police Service responded to a report of a domestic assault in progress between a 24-year-old woman victim and a 27-year-old man.  The matter is still under investigation.