The Weyburn Police Service had a number of calls this past week, ranging from an investigation around the distribution of child pornography to unattended dogs. They also received their usual reports about scam telephone calls.

Chief Inspector Rod Stafford said fake calls from CRA continue to be a problem. Regardless of the call, Stafford reminded residents that if the caller is asking for personal information they urge you to record the number, get a call back number and do some research in the phone book or online to ensure you are calling back a legitimate number.

"Once that information is given out, there's no way of getting it back," said Stafford.

 

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for January 8 to 13:

January 8th

The Weyburn PS are investigating a report of a theft of tools from a business vehicle.

The Weyburn PS received a report of a suspected Impaired Driver seen leaving a business. The vehicle or driver was not located.

January 9th

A curfew check was conducted on an individual subject to Court-ordered curfew conditions. The male was not in the residence and has been charged with Breaching that Order.

The Weyburn PS received more than 1 call this week regarding what is referred to as 'gas drive off's'. In most instances, the person filling their vehicle simply forgot to then go in and pay. These are, however, criminal investigations
that can have significant consequences for the person. We urge everyone to please give more attention to the task of fuelling up so this does not happen.

January 10th

The Weyburn PS received a report of Cyberbullying. The matter has been mediated and will hopefully end.

The Weyburn PS received a number of calls this week about a CRA Scam where the caller is asking for a Social Insurance number. As always, we urge people receiving such calls to be extra diligent before giving out any information.

The Weyburn PS received a call about an unattended dog that barks continually. As a result of the investigation, a ticket under the City Bylaw was issued to the animal owner. As often happens an animal may not bark when the owner is
at home, but when the owner is away the animal begins to bark. Dog owners are responsible for any dogs on your property 24 hours per day regardless of whether the owner is present or not.

The Weyburn PS is asking for assistance in identifying whoever is responsible for breaking out a rear vehicle window on a vehicle parked in the 1000 Block of Railway Avenue. Anyone having information on this is asked to contact either the Weyburn Police Service or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

January 11th

The Weyburn PS is investigating a report relating to the distribution of Child Pornography. As noted in an earlier release this usually happens when 1 person (the sender) sends an intimate image to a friend. This act in and of itself may be unlawful. But, when that friend forwards the sender's image on without their permission it is a criminal offence. Depending on the age of the person it can easily fall into the category of distributing child pornography. If charged and convicted this offence carries a minimum period of jail incarceration.

The Weyburn PS charged a 43-year-old male with Breaching a Court-ordered condition not to possess illegal drugs. This person will be making a Court appearance.

The Weyburn PS responded to a number of calls where Mental Health issues were the underlying cause.

January 13th

The Weyburn PS are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a Suspicious vehicle/individual. In the early morning hours, a person awoke to find someone in their yard. The male person fled in what was described as a Black Cavalier car. Anyone having information on this is asked to contact either the Weyburn Police Service or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.