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Robbery with Violence, 17 year old female arrested

Manitoba Hydro warns of bogus bill reminder text message

MPI’s Top 5 Frauds in 2025

MPI Rates to Rise in the New Year as PUB Approves Increase

From Impaired Driving to Drugs, Weapons, and a Vehicle Fire

Manitoba Government Donates $2.6 Million From U.S. Liquor Sales to Support Charities During Holiday Season

Crime Stoppers Wanted and Crime of the Week for December 17, 2025

Stolen Truck Recovered, Suspect Arrested After Overnight Break-In on Victoria Avenue

Wrong Way, Wrong Choice: Intoxicated Driver Loses Licence and Vehicle

Immediate Roadside Prohibition On November 6th at 1:05 a.m. a vehicle stop was conducted in the 1000 block of Princess Avenue with a vehicle that was parked the wrong way. The 49-year-old male driver was found to be intoxicated and was issued a 30-day vehicle impoundment and a 90-day licence suspension. The male was also issued two traffic tickets – One way and failure to comply with licence restrictions. Mischief Under $5000 On November 5th an 18-year-old female attended BPS aware that police were looking for her regarding an incident which occurred on November 4th where she attended the residence of her ex and banged on his door with her hands and feet, breaking a window. She was arrested and later released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 8th, 2026.  

Scooter Swiped on Victoria Avenue

Stolen Scooter On November 3, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., police received a report of a stolen Go Trax electric scooter from a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue. The scooter had been secured at the bike station, and when the owner returned from shopping, it was gone. This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to contact the Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 204-727-TIPS (8477). Failure to Comply SOIRA On November 3rd at 5:30 p.m. a 45-year-old male attended Brandon Police Service as he believed there was paperwork for him. The male had a summons and a SOIRA Warrant. The male was served, the warrant was executed, and the SOIRA registry was completed. The male was released via Appearance Notice with a court date of December 1st, 2025.    

Canadian Armed Forces Conducting Training Exercises in Brandon This Week

Brandon residents can expect to see increased military activity in and around the city this week, as part of scheduled training operations conducted by the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Army. A CH-146 Griffon helicopter will be conducting flying operations within city limits throughout the week. The aircraft will operate at altitudes no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle on their route. While the helicopters will be configured with weapons, no ammunition will be carried or used. All flight operations are meticulously planned and closely monitored to ensure public safety and are subject to weather and flying conditions. In addition, CFB Shilo will conduct training exercises at various city parks Nov. 6 - 7, 2025. Training is expected to start Thu, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. and continue until Fri, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Locations include: Rideau Park Dinsdale Park Sir Winston Churchill Park Fields outside of Brandon’s Community Sportsplex In addition, an open house event will be held at the Riverbank Discovery Centre on Thu, Nov. 6, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Residents are invited to meet soldiers, view M777 artillery guns stationed in the field north of the Centre, and learn more about the military units based in the Brandon area and to support the important training efforts of our Canadian Armed Forces. Outside of the open house hours, residents are asked to minimize engagement with military personnel as they practice rapid deployment and re-deployment in an urban environment. Military vehicles and helicopters will be visible as troops move between the Riverbank Discovery Centre and CFB Shilo. No live ammunition will be used during the exercise.

Brandon Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week for Oct 30, 2025

CRIME OF THE WEEK for October 30th, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Credit Card Fraud. On October 19th, 2025, between the hours of 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. it is believed this male stole a wallet from an unlocked vehicle while it was parked on Currie Blvd and then proceeded to use a card from within it fraudulently. ********* If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

Identity Fraud leads to Charges, Warrants Executed

Identity Fraud leads to Charges In April of this year, Police received a complaint from the victim after he had discovered that his roommate had used his identity to fraudulently obtain a loan in his name. The investigation revealed that the roommate had falsified documents to receive a loan in the amount of $7,000.  The 28-year-old male suspect was charged with Fraud Over $5,000 and Identity Fraud and released on an Undertaking to appear in Court in January. Warrants Executed On Friday morning, October 31st, Police attended to a residence in the 300 block of 2nd St for a 911 call that was disconnected. Upon attending a 43-year-old male was found to have an outstanding Warrant for his arrest for Theft Under $5,000. He was held in the Brandon Police Service (BPS) cells to appear in Court in the morning.