On April 23rd at 3:50 pm members from the Brandon Police Service Organized Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Westaway Bay. A 56-year-old male, and a 33- and 41-year-old female were arrested inside the home. A search of the residence produced three ounces of Methamphetamine, one ounce of Cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. As Police were conducting the search an unregistered vehicle pulled into the driveway. Officers approached the vehicle and observed two insecure firearms. A 31,36-, and 29-year-old male were all arrested. Further search of the vehicle confirmed there were two rifles, one shotgun and numerous rounds of ammunition for both weapons. Officers also found an ASP baton, brass knuckles, several knives and 35 grams of meth. The three males from the vehicle and the two females from the house were all charged with numerous drug and weapon related offenses They were all held for court on April 24th, 2024.

On April 22nd at 3:28 pm Police were called to a child versus vehicle accident in the 2400 block of Victoria Avenue. Several witnesses advised police that a four-year-old male child ran from a business parking lot on the north side of Victoria Avenue. The child ran into the side of a trailer that was being towed by a half ton truck. The truck was westbound. The child was transported to Brandon Regional Health Center and then STARS transported the child to the Winnipeg Children’s Hospital in serious condition. UPDATE – Brandon Police were just notified that the child succumbed to his injuries late last night. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.

On April 22nd at 3:28 pm Police were called to a child versus vehicle accident in the 2400 block of Victoria Avenue. Several witnesses advised police that a four-year-old male child ran from a business parking lot on the north side of Victoria Avenue. The child ran into the side of a trailer that was being towed by a half ton truck. The truck was westbound. The child was transported to Brandon Regional Health Center and then STARS transported the child to the Winnipeg Children’s Hospital in serious but stable condition.

On April 21st at 5:41 pm a 23-year-old female attended to the Brandon Police Station to report that she had been punched and choked by a family member. A 30-year-old male was arrested and later released for court on June 24th, 2024.