At 3:49 pm on December 26th  police received a call from a member of the public regarding an Impaired Driver. Police were able to locate the 47 year old man from the Rossburn area and took him into custody. As a result circumstances and of breath test readings, the man was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Over .08 and was released on an Appearance Notice to appear in Court on 2023-01-05.

Several buildings in an apartment complex on Regent Crescent were broken into overnight on December 22nd to 23rd.  The main doors to the buildings were forced open and the suspects then broke into mail boxes in the lobby.  96 mail boxes were entered.  Canada Post has recovered any mail left out after the break ins.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: December 23rd, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Laura Renee CHARTRAND (47 years) FOR Failing to Attend Court.  While on charge for several offences including Fraud, Uttering a Forged Document, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Theft, and Failing to Attend Court, the accused once again failed to attend court.  On December 15th, 2022, a warrant of arrest was issued for Laura CHARTRAND by the courts as her current whereabouts is unknown. ****************************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for December 23rd, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000.  On November 17th, 2022, at approximately 5:40pm, a male suspect entered a business in the 900’ block of Victoria Ave.  Once inside, the suspect stole a quantity of meat and fled the store prior to police arrival.  The suspect was captured on video surveillance and is described as follows:  male, average build, wearing a black jacket, black hoodie, and grey pants. Photos of the suspect are attached to this release. 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.

On December 17th, 2022 police received a report from a business that a male had stolen a donation box.  On December 19th, the same individual returned to the business and was arrested by police for the previously reported theft.  A 33 year old male has been released on conditions for a court date of January 23rd, 2023.

News Release The Competition Bureau announced today that the Public Prosecution Service of Canada filed a preferred indictment against five contractors in Brandon, Manitoba, for alleged conspiracy to divide up contracts, among themselves, for refurbishment services for social housing units.   The charges stem from a Bureau investigation that found evidence that the accused individuals manipulated at least 89 contracts awarded by the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation between approximately December 2011 and February 2016. These contracts are valued at approximately $4.5 million.   The following individuals have each been charged under the Criminal Code with conspiracy to commit fraud over $5,000, and under the Competition Act for conspiracy to allocate contracts:   Geoff Gregoire Guy Pringle James Kauk Ryan Lamont Doug Gunnarson The Bureau acknowledges the extensive assistance it received from the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation, and the Brandon Police Service during the course of its investigation.   Quotes “Manipulating contracts to suppress competition is a serious crime. It results in higher costs for construction projects and is especially concerning when it comes to affordable housing. Cracking down on cartels is a top priority for the Competition Bureau, and we are determined to pursue all those who collude to increase their profits by defrauding public funds.”   Matthew Boswell Commissioner of Competition