"CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: March 10th, 2023 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Allen CONSTANT (16 years old) FOR Possess a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. On May 28th, 2022, Allen CONSTANT was involved in a disturbance inside a Brandon business when he expelled the contents of a can of bear spray. CONSTANT was subsequently arrested and charged for Possess a Weapon and Cause a Disturbance. CONSTANT has failed to attend court to deal with the charges, therefore a warrant has been issued for Allen CONSTANT as his whereabouts are unknown at this time. ***************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for March 10th, 2023 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Theft Under $5000  On March 5th, 2023, in the evening hours a male entered a vehicle in the 100 block of Victoria Avenue, and stole a debit card. The male then proceeded to use the debit card at a Brandon business. The male suspect was captured on video surveillance and photos of the suspect are attached to this release below. ___________________________________________________________________ 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.

Habitat for Humanity Brandon Chapter is seeking families for their upcoming builds!  The Chapter has committed to building 8 homes in 2 years!  This is a fantastic opportunity to help families enter into affordable homeownership.  They began this by building 4 homes in 2022 and will see 4 families purchase their new homes and enter affordable homeownership by this summer! They are excited to be building 4 more homes for our 2023 season, and they are looking for qualified families for these homes! Below you will see a link to a poster with dates of in person presentations being held at Knox United Church, along with qualifications for applying. Homeowner presentation poster_Brandon Chapter_2023

On March 8, 2023, members of the Brandon Police Service Organized Crime Section executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on a residence in the 2100 block of Princess Avenue.  Upon entry, police located a 48-year-old female in the residence with methamphetamine, a scale, packaging material and cash sitting in front of her.  During the search of the residence, police located approximately 1 kilogram of cocaine, 5 ounces of methamphetamine, cash, and numerous weapons including swords, a machete, a compound bow and a BB handgun.  A loaded .22 caliber rifle with ammunition was also located in the male occupant’s bedroom.  Numerous other tools, which are believed to have been stolen, were also recovered from the residence. The 48-year-old female was arrested for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Proceeds) and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.  She was lodged at the Brandon Police Service and she will appear in court today.  The male occupant from the residence was not home at the time of the search warrant.  As a result, a warrant will be issued for his arrest.

The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act and the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Act that would enable retail store operators to be licensed to sell liquor as part of a five-year pilot project, Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith, minister responsible for the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation, announced today. “As we continue to modernize Manitoba’s liquor retailing system, our government remains focused on increasing convenience for Manitobans while at the same time ensuring the responsible sale and consumption of liquor,” said Smith. “Allowing the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba to license retail store operators would ensure proper oversight and regulatory compliance, while enabling retailers to offer new products to customers that would help grow businesses.” The minister noted the proposed amendments would create the necessary conditions for a five-year liquor retail pilot project that would be set out in regulation including: when the five-year period begins; eligible pilot project participants; proximity and number of pilot project stores; and display requirements for liquor. Under the proposed amendments, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries would be able to enter into liquor retail agreements with operators provided the terms of the project are met. In addition, the definition of a liquor store would be condensed and clarified to mean the premises or that part of the premises specified in a liquor store licence where the retail sale of liquor is authorized. The change would provide flexibility when determining who is eligible for a liquor store license and expands eligibility to meet the needs of a pilot project agreement holder. Participating retailers would have to purchase liquor from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, the minister said. The changes would bring Manitoba in line with other Canadian jurisdictions, where the sale of liquor in retail stores is permitted, the minister added.

On March 7, 2023, at approximately 12:35 pm, police received a report of a hold up alarm at a business in the 100 block of 5th Street. Upon arrival, police learned that a male suspect had pulled out a knife and swung it at an employee. The employee was not injured during the incident. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. At approximately 1:05 pm, police located the intoxicated 32-year-old suspect in the 800 block of Rosser Avenue. He was arrested for Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. The male was still in possession of the knife at the time of his arrest. The male was lodged at the Brandon Police Service and he will appear in court today.