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

Brandon Bits and Bites – Issue 4

67-Year-Old Hospitalized After Random Assault with Baseball Bat: Suspect Arrested

Applications for plastic health cards now open

Mayor & Council Announce New City Manager

Video footage leads to Aggravated Assault charges

Crocus Plains Students Awarded Prestigious Research Opportunity to Study Microplastics in the Assiniboine River

Stolen Vehicle and Gas Theft Lead to Arrest of Repeat Offender

SUV attempts to elude police with missing tire, travelling on rim

At 3:35 AM this morning, members were travelling westbound in the 700 block Princess Avenue when a white SUV turned onto the avenue and began travelling in the wrong direction, towards Police.  The SUV had a tire missing and was travelling on a rim. Police activated emergency equipment, but the SUV continued to drive, ultimately ending up in the ditch near 1st Street and PTH 110 intersection.  The 34 year-old female driver refused to exit the vehicle, showed signs of impairment, and provided a false name to Police.  The owner of the vehicle was contacted and confirmed that it had indeed been stolen just prior.  As a result, the accused is facing numerous charges, including: public mischief, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, driving while prohibited, and possession of property obtained by crime.

Crime Stoppers Wanted and Crime of the Week for Friday August 25, 2023

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Madison YOUNG FOR Breach of Release Order. On August 12th, 2023, YOUNG breached her release order by not residing at the address directed by the courts. Young’s whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. ***************** The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000.  On July 13th, 2023, an unknown male was captured on video surveillance entering a business located in the 1600 block of 18th Street. The male walked past the business checkout and exited with merchandise he stole. ***************** If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this person or anyone else “Wanted by Police” 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.

Numerous vehicles damaged throughout the night

On August 22, 2023, police received a report of numerous vehicles being damaged throughout the night. Several of these vehicles were located in the east end with others in the 600 block of Louise, 400 block of Park Avenue, 400 block of 6th Street, 1300 block of 10th Street, 300 block of 2nd Street, 800 block of 8th Street, and 1300 block of 3rd Street. Further investigation revealed that in all incidents a rock had been used to break the windows of vehicles parked on the street. A witness in the 1000 block of Russell Street reported seeing three kids on black bikes with orange rims wearing black hoodies throwing rocks at vehicles. Anyone with information regarding these mischiefs to property is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

Teen girl causes disturbance, spits on officer

On August 21, 2023, at approximately 6:30 pm, police responded to report of a disturbance in the 700 block of Brentwood Trailer Park. A 16-year-old female was removed from the residence. While being turned over to her guardian she spit on the police officer. She was arrested and later released to appear in court on October 31st, 2023, on a charge of Assault Peace Officer.

New Provincial Building, Plumbing, Energy, And Fire Codes Coming Into Effect January 2024

City of Brandon Development Services section is advising all developers, property owners, and residents of Brandon that the Province of Manitoba will be adopting and enforcing the 2020 editions of the national model construction codes effective January 1, 2024. Permits issued after January 1, 2024 will be required to adhere to the new standards. The updated construction codes include the Building, Plumbing, Energy, and Fire Code regulations. By adopting and enforcing the new 2020 code, the Province of Manitoba honours its commitments to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement by harmonizing the adoption of national codes. Plans are underway by the City of Brandon to provide guidance on the upcoming changes. We encourage all interested parties to subscribe to the Development Services Email Updates for more information as it becomes available. For further information about changes to the new provincial codes, please contact Development Services at 204-729-2110 or  planning@brandon.ca. For more information about the provincial or national codes, please visit gov.mb.ca or nrc.canada.ca.