The Weyburn Police Service responded to two separate calls this week regarding unwanted individuals.
The first incident involved a residence where police were called to remove someone causing a disturbance and unwilling to leave. It was revealed that the individual was a resident of the home as well.
Sergent Shane St. John says police then step in as mediators and attempt to deescalate the situation.
“It actually happens quite a bit, and that's where we can really come in handy. We can mediate that situation. We can try to get them to come to an arrangement where maybe someone stays in the basement, someone stays upstairs, let them know if it continues, call us.”
Sgt St. John says if the situation does escalate someone may end up in custody or found other accommodations until tempers have cooled, typically a friend or family member.
In the end the situation was resolved, and no further intervention was required.
The second incident was at a motel where an employee called for assistance in removing an unwanted guest. Police were able to speak to the individual, who left without further incident.
Sgt St. John confirms trespassing charges can apply if things get heated when refusing to leave an establishment, alongside the possibility of criminal charges. If the individual is intoxicated, they typically are taken into custody to sober up.
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 100 calls for service between August 27th and September 1st. 20 total charges were laid with 14 under the Criminal Code of Canada, and six under the Traffic Safety Act.