The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Stefan LEVASSEUR FORAssault with a Weapon.  On October 15th, 2024, Stefan LEVASSEUR attacked a male inside a residence in the 800 block of Frederick Street. LEVASSEUR bit the victim and threatened him with a stun gun. LAVASSEUR was arrested and released, however has failed to attend court, therefore a warrant of arrest has been issued for Stefan LEVASSEUR. CRIME OF THE WEEK for October 25th, 2023 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Fraudulently Obtaining Food. On October 12, 2024, three females and one male attended a restaurant in the 200 block of 18th Street North. The culprits dined then fled without paying their bill. The suspects fled on foot but not before being captured on video surveillance. 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.

Theft Under $5000 On October 23th a report of a stolen “tip jar” from a business in the 300 block of 10th Street came in. Video surveillance lead to the identification of a 23-year-old female suspect. On October 30th, she was arrested and held in detention cells to appear in court this morning. Fail to Comply - Release Order (Curfew) On October 31st police conducted a curfew check on a 24-year-old male. He was not located at the address where he was court ordered to reside. He was later located and arrested for Fail to Comply with Release Order curfew. He was held in detention cells and will attend court this morning. Arrest Warrant – Theft Under $5000 On October 31st Police located a 34-year-old female who was wanted on outstanding charges of Theft Under $5000. She was arrested and released to appear in court on November 28, 2024.

On October 28, 2024, at 12:55 PM, police responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Van Horne and 21st Street. Investigators determined that one driver failed to yield while traveling southbound on 21st Street, striking another vehicle on the rear passenger door as it was traveling westbound on Van Horne Avenue. The impact also affected a third vehicle entering the intersection. A passenger in one of the involved vehicles sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Winnipeg. The other parties involved were taken to BRHC with minor injuries.

(File Photo) Premier Wab Kinew awarded one of Manitoba’s highest honours, the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, to the first responders of the Carberry bus crash to recognize their bravery and courage following a tragic collision, which took the lives of 17 Manitobans on June 15, 2023. “We want to honour those whose valour and heroism helped to embody the best of Manitobans,” said Kinew. “When we think of the first responders and how they stepped up and answered the call that day and in a moment of challenge or a moment of danger, they went towards the crisis instead of running away.” A total of 134 first responders were inducted into the Order of the Buffalo Hunt following a ceremony held today at the Legislative Building. First responders from the Carberry North Cypress-Langford Fire Department, Brandon Fire and Emergency Services, Neepawa Volunteer Fire Department, Shared Health Emergency Response Services, STARS air ambulance and Manitoba RCMP, as well as provincial call takers and dispatchers, were inducted. Pilots and medical staff who were on board two Saskatchewan government fixed-wing air ambulance (Lifeguard) flights that responded and transported patients from Brandon to Winnipeg were also inducted. Keith Loney, fire chief of the Carberry North Cypress-Langford Fire and Rescue, Yves Guillas, fire chief of the Neepawa Volunteer Fire Department, Terry Parlow, chief, and Kevin Garrioch of Brandon Fire and Emergency Services, and Ryan Schenk and Grant Winder from the Office of the Fire Commissioner were on hand to accept the framed certificate and statuette on behalf of all recipients.

Flight From Police On October 26, 2024 shortly after 1:00 am, police observed a 40-year-old male known to them on a cell phone contrary to his release conditions not to have a phone.  The male got into a vehicle with no front license plate, and drove away, so members attempted to conduct a vehicle stop; however, the suspect fled. Police located the male driving in the 700 block of Percy Street shortly before 8:00 am.  They conducted a vehicle stop and arrested him. Following an investigation into the male suspect and his 24-year-old male passenger, police located Crystal Meth and Oxycodone. Both males were lodged and appeared in court on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Meth & Oxycodone, and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.  The 40-year-old male received additional charges of Fail to Comply with Release Order X7 and Flight from Police. Assault Peace Officer On October 26, 2024 shortly before 10:00 pm, police responded to a report of an intoxicated female who was wandering in and out of traffic.  She was in no condition to care for herself, so police arrested her in order to lodge her.  The 40-year-old female was taken for medical clearance at the hospital where she proceeded to kick one of the officers.  She was arrested for this offence and later lodged.  While in custody, she also caused significant damage to a mat provided to her to lay on for the evening.  She will be released once sober on charges of Assault Peace Officer and Mischief to Property Under $5000. Impaired Driving On October 26, 2024 at approximately 2:30 pm, police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked and running on Elviss Cres.  The 33-year-old female in the driver’s seat displayed signs of impairment and was arrested.  She provided samples of her breath more than twice the legal limit.  She was held until sober and released to appear in court on October 31, 2024 on charges of Operation While Impaired and Operation Exceeding 80 mgs%.