Distribute Intimate Images  Between March 2015 and October 2020, a male published several intimate videos to an online adult web site involving two separate victims without their knowledge. He was originally charged on May 31st, 2021, involving the first victim and recently the second victim came forward. The crown authorized charges and on March 26th, 2025, the 36-year-old male was arrested for distribute intimate images. He was released for court on May 22nd, 2025. Break and Enter/Resist Arrest  On March 27th at 03:33am Police were called to a break and enter to a garage in the 1300 block of 6th street. Police attended and located a highly agitated male under the influence of drugs, throwing stuff around the garage. The male was combative and actively resisting arrest. The male was eventually taken into custody and lodged at the Brandon Police detention cells. He will appear in court on March 27th ,2025. Theft Under $5000  On March 26th at 12:27 pm A business in the 1200 block of 1st street north reports a male stole several energy drinks and fled in a vehicle. The registered owner was contacted and a few hours later the vehicle driver turned himself in to police. A 21-year-old male was arrested for Theft Under $5000 and released for court on May 22nd, 2025.  

A few interesting things that have popped up over the last two weeks. 1 - Local hockey player Beau Calvert ( 7 years old ) somehow put up 48 goals in Portage at the Portage Cup in 4 games. Next closest goal scorer had 16 goals. Perhaps a new Bedard on the horizon. 2 - Freeze That on 18th Street will feature frozen foods and prepared meals. Check them out - https://www.freezethat.ca/ 3 - Sisson Auto has purchased a car wash that is basically across the road from their auto dealership. 4 - Sugar Shop opens March 27th now what is this business you ask it is hair removal and much more. https://www.instagram.com/sugarshopca/reel/DGv2L7Ty5rg/ 5 - Last point congrats to Tyler Crayston, Russ Paddock and Grant Wilson and the Bobcats Mens V Ball team on winning USPORTS National Championship on Sunday night. Been over 20 years since Jerry Hemmings brought a National Banner to Brandon. Be well all darryl@bdnmb.ca

On December 29th, 2024, at 5:30 pm Police received call from Brandon Correctional Center reporting that an inmate had seriously assaulted another inmate. The 23-year-old male victim had been transported to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The investigation revealed the victim was repeatedly punched and kicked by his cell mate. The file was sent to the crown attorney for review and a charge of first-degree murder was recently authorized. A 27-year-old male was arrested at Stony Mountain Institute and will appear in court on March 25th, 2025.

Failure to Comply Undertaking On March 23rd at 1:46PM police were called to the 200 block of 9th Street for an intoxicated female who was passed out by an elevator. Police attended and found the 23-year-old female. By being at the said address the female was in Breach of an Undertaking. She was arrested, medically cleared and held in detention cells to be released once sober. A court date of August 11th, 2025, has been set. IPDA On March 23rd at 7:45AM police were requested to assist with a male rolling around in the ditch in the 1800 block of 18th Street North. The 41-year-old male was located by police and found to be highly intoxicated by drink or drug. He was medically cleared and held in detention cells to be released once sober.

Vehicle Fire – Arson On March 20th at 7:50AM Brandon Police alongside Brandon Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire near 8th Street and Assiniboine Avenue. The fire was determined to be arson. A Perimeter was setup and K9 were called in. The incident remains under investigation. Theft Under $5000 / Failure to Comply Probation X2 On March 20th at 8:30PM Police were called to a business in Corral Centre where a Loss Prevention Officer was currently outside the business attempting to arrest a shoplifter. The suspect was taken into custody and $86.21 worth of merchandise was recovered. The 34-year-old male was on two Probation Orders not to attend the store. He was arrested, held in detention cells and will attend court in the morning on March 21st. 2025.