Chief Wayne Balcaen announces his impending retirement
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From today's media release: On May 30, 2023, I submitted my retirement notice to the Brandon Police Board. My last day in office as Chief of Police will be June 23rd, 2023. The decision to retire did not come easy for me as I enjoy every day that I serve our community. I have been…
Assault by Choking, suspect charged
On May 30, 2023, at 9:30 pm, police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence after witnesses reported seeing a male assault a female. Investigation into the incident led police to arrest a 21-year-old male and lodge him at Brandon Police Service to appear in court today on charges of Assault, Assault…
Fraud Alert – Be Aware – Fraudsters Spoof known phone numbers
On May 29, 2023, police received a report of a Fraud Attempt. The complainant advises they received two phone calls from a number, which appeared to be the Brandon Police Service non-emergency line (204-729-2345). When the complainant answered, there was no response on the line. The complainant then received a phone call from a number,…
Celebrate Arbor Day 2023
The City of Brandon in partnership with the Manitoba Urban Forest Council is inviting all members of the public to join us in celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is to take place at the Keystone Centre around the treed area, south of the main…
Male suspect threatens store employees, faces multiple charges
On May 28, 2023, shortly after 9:00 am, police responded to a report of a customer who was behaving in a threatening manner towards employees at a retail business in the 800 block of 18th street N. The male threatened to shoot up the store. He left the business but came back while police were…
