Suspected impaired driver tosses keys to evade responsibility for operating vehicle
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On September 10, 2023, at approximately 9:10 pm, police conducted a vehicle stop in the 2500 block of Louise Avenue. The 29-year-old male driver was observed exiting the vehicle and throwing the keys in attempt to evade responsibility for operating the vehicle. After showing signs of impairment, he was arrested and later released to appear…
Male driver strikes centre median traffic light
A 19 year-old male driver struck a centre median traffic light standard at 18th St & Park Ave., at approximately 3:15 AM Sunday morning. He fled the scene on foot, leaving the vehicle behind. Investigation located him in a room at a nearby hotel where he was arrested for impaired operation. He subsequently provided breath samples…
Update On Explosion At Civic Services Complex
The City of Brandon and a team of investigators are continuing to assess the damage from the natural gas explosion that took place on Thursday, September 7th at the Civic Services Complex, located at 900 Richmond Avenue East. One employee was injured in the explosion with non-life-threatening burns and is in stable condition. The investigation is still…
City reverses 38 speeding tickets
The City of Brandon is reversing 38 speeding tickets because of an error in process — and returning any fees, fines, and demerits that came with them. Since January 2022, a pilot project on Durum Drive between Aberdeen Avenue and 26th Street has reduced posted speeds to 40 kilometers per hour. This pilot project expanded to…
Assault by Choking
On September 7, 2023, shortly after 10:00 am, police responded to a report of an assault at a residence. The adult female victim received minor injuries after she was struck with a broom and choked by the 20-year-old male. Before fleeing the residence, the male suspect broke her TV. The male was located and arrested…
