“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: August 12th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Roland Edward KLYNE (aka Roland CHARTRAND) (48 yrs) FOR Failing to Attend Court On July 9th, 2022, Roland KLYNE aka CHARTRAND, was arrested and charged for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. On July 20th, 2022, an arrest warrant was issued for Roland KLYNE as he failed to attend court to deal with the charges. His current whereabouts is unknown. ********************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for August 12th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Theft Under $5000 Sometime in the evening of June 5th, 2022, a suspect broke into a display case belonging to a business located in the 1500’ block of 18th Street. The suspect stole a necklace, bracelet, and watch. The suspect was captured on video surveillance and is described as a slender male wearing dark clothing and white sunglasses.

Source: BPS News Release On August 9, 2022, police received a report of an assault that occurred in the area of the 1800 block of McTavish Ave on August 8 in the evening.  Investigation revealed that two female youth, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, assaulted a third female youth and broke her cell phone.  The victim received injuries that did not require medical attention. Police located and arrested the two suspects on August 10, 2022.  They were both released to a parent and will appear in court on October 4, 2022 on charges of Assault and Mischief to Property Under $5000.

Source: BPS News On July 24, 2022, police responded to a report of a homeowner locating to finding two small baggies in their yard.  Security footage revealed a male running down the back lane on July 23, 2022, throwing the items into the yard, followed by a police cruiser.  Investigation revealed that the substance in the baggies was over 37 grams of meth.  Police knew the identity of the male who threw it. On August 9, 2022, police located and arrested the 48-year-old male.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on a charge of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Meth.

(City of Brandon PSA) The City of Brandon has set the reopening date of Thursday August 11, 2022 for Willowdale Crescent west of 26th Street, as a part of the completion of Phase 2 for Contract A-1 from 2021. This reopening includes the reassignment of the minor street in the 3-way stop located at Willowdale Crescent and Silver Birch Drive. Previously, the through street was the east leg of Willowdale Crescent and the south leg of Silver Birch Drive. Reconstruction of Willowdale Crescent has included the reconfiguration of the through road to be Willowdale Crescent. As a result of this redesign, some changes have been made: The stop control has been removed for eastbound Willowdale Drive at Silver Birch Drive; The stop control is now in effect for northbound Silver Birch Drive for left turning traffic; A merge lane has been added for northbound Silver Birch Drive traffic turning right onto eastbound Willowdale Crescent; A dedicated left turn lane for westbound Willowdale Crescent traffic wanting to turn south on Silver Birch has also been included. A picture referencing the new design and signage at this intersection has been included

Source: BPS News Release At about 11:40 AM Saturday morning, it was reported that a male subject was acting bizarrely in and around the 700 block Rosser Ave.  When located in the area, the 21 year-old was drinking an alcoholic beverage so was detained under the LGCCA.  He was subsequently found to be in breach of multiple conditions of two separate Probation Orders.  Search incident to arrest revealed a machete in his backpack.  He disclosed taking an unknown quantity of unknown pills, so was released on appropriate police imposed conditions as he was receiving medical assessment and treatment.  He is to appear in Court on October 3rd, facing one count of possessing a weapon and six counts of failing to comply with a Probation Order.