The Estevan Police Service's weekend started off quiet, but became very busy on Saturday with a range of calls.

Sergeant Tyler McMillen said Friday night's activity included some traffic stops and keeping an eye out for impaired drivers.

Mischief

A 20-year-old man was arrested after police were called to a disturbance on the northeast side of the city.

"He obstructed police while we were trying to investigate the incident at the apartment," McMillen said. "He's going to face charges of obstruction. And then he damaged the police car. Once he was in the back, he was able to kick at the door and bend it somewhat."

He's been charged with mischief and was held in cells until he sobered up. He was then released on conditions.

Noise Complaints

There were several noise complaints throughout Saturday night at places having small gatherings. 

McMillen said the people who were reported were very cooperative for the most part, turning down their music and calming things down.

Traffic Complaints

Police had a "variety of driving complaints" in different areas around the city, McMillen said. They are still under investigation. McMillen reminded people to obey the speed limits (50 kph on most roads, but 30 in school zones and 20 in alleyways).

Woman Charged after Repeated 9-1-1 Calls in Non-Emergency

A 41-year-old woman has a court date in August after making repeated calls to 9-1-1 when she shouldn't have.

McMillen said the charge comes under the Emergency 911 System Act.

"That's one we don't use very often. But she was charged for making multiple frivolous and vexatious calls to 911 when there was no emergency taking place. These calls tied up 911 operators, Estevan Police Service operators, EMS on a couple different occasions, as well as multiple members of the Estevan Police."

The maximum fine for a first offence is $2,000. 

"It was not anything to do with an emergency. She was basically accusing EMS and police of different things that weren't true, and just literally calling for no reason, I think, whether she was lonely or what was going on. But it wasn't an emergency situation."

Calls to Check on People

McMillen said police were called to check on some people around town over the weekend. One of them was passed out in a hallway of an apartment building, but he was awake and moving around when police arrived. Police were glad he wasn't in medical distress.

And two of the curfew checks revealed the person being checked on wasn't home. The EPS is following up to verify they didn't have permission to be absent, and will charge the people if that is the case.

Assault with a Weapon

A 23-year-old man is due in court on August 16 where he'll face a number of charges.

Events McMillen said were related to a domestic relationship resulted in him being charged with three counts of uttering threats, two counts of assault with a weapon, and one count of assault.

Checkpoints for Impaired Driving

Over 600 vehicles were checked at check stops throughout Estevan Saturday night, and nobody operating a vehicle was believed to be impaired.

"Members were able to report to me that vehicles that did have somebody that had been drinking all had designated drivers. So we appreciate the public for planning ahead and being safe on that front."