Police arrested and charged at 36-year-old man Jan. 20 with uttering death threats, intimidation, and two counts of criminal harassment. The man was lodged in cells after remand to appear in Estevan Provincial Court on Jan. 21 to answer to the charges. Members received a report of criminal harassment. Statements were taken from the victim and witness. The matter has further investigation. Police received a report Jan. 18 of an individual dumping trees on a city lot without permission. The male was located and warned under the bylaw. He was also instructed to return and clean up the trees and take them to the city landfill.
Vernon J. Zelionka, 45, appeared in Estevan Provincial Court on Dec. 9 facing child porn charges. Estevan Court (John Deacon photo) A Redvers man had another court appearance in Estevan Provincial Court Dec. 9 but the matter was adjourned to give him more time to get a lawyer. The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) and Carlyle RCMP arrested Vernon J. Zelionka, 45, on Oct. 7 after launching an investigation in August. Police say they found child porn when they raided his home. They seized two computers and a cell phone. article continues below