City of Brandon PSA: Update on Fire At Eastview Landfill Site On November 1, 2022 at approximately 7:30 p.m., a significant stockpile of wood caught fire in the northwest section of the Eastview Landfill Site. An individual in the area noticed the fire and reported it to 911. Emergency services were then dispatched to the Eastview Landfill. City of Brandon Solid Waste staff were called in to assist Brandon Fire & Emergency Services in controlling the fire by using backhoes and loaders to pull materials away from the fire. Crews addressed the fire as a controlled burn and remained on scene throughout the night. While the incident is still under investigation, it is believed that the fire started by embers from a nearby wood incinerator. Weather conditions were favourable for containing the fire and there was no risk to any buildings or the community. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A large fire broke out at the Brandon Landfill on Tuesday night, sending plumes of smoke into Brandon's east end. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services attended, and with the help of heavy equipment at the landfill, began tackling the flames. It doesn't appear that any structures were damaged, however that detail hasn't been confirmed. As of 11:00pm on Tuesday night the fire was still raging. A distinct orange glow was visible from far away. No word on what caused the fire or how long emergency crews will be on scene for.

UPDATE on events in the area of 1st street and Maryland Ave, November 1, 2022: We will have more information on two separate incidents, which occurred in the area of 1st street and Maryland as those investigations unfold.  One situation involves a vehicle stop at that location at approximately 8:45 am, and the second incident involves a report of individuals with firearms in the same area at approximately 9:53 am.  Suspects have been arrested in both incidents, which are unrelated.  Both matters are still under investigation. Source: BPS News Release At approx. 10 AM today Police responded to a call of a disturbance on Cornwallis Cres.  Upon arrival they were advised that several people had left the residence and may be armed with firearms.  Police advised Crocus Plains School and Maryland School staff to lock and hold for safety reasons.  Police had no information that the subjects were in the schools or heading in that direction. Shortly thereafter there was a second call that a subject may be in Crocus Plains.  Officers are conducting thorough search of Crocus Plains for safety reasons.  It appears now that the information indicating someone may be in the school was not accurate.  The matter is still under investigation.

Around 12:30 pm on Saturday, an impaired driver was observed by witnesses in the area of 18th St and Richmond Ave.  Further information revealed the suspect vehicle may be stolen.  The vehicle, a red Dodge Grand Caravan, was observed by an officer on 18th St. It was located stopped at a red light north bound on 18th St at Park and a vehicle stop was conducted.  As the officer exited his vehicle to speak with the driver, the vehicle pulled around the police cruiser, striking the back fender as well as a second vehicle stopped in traffic.  The driver of the van sped North on 18th St at a high rate of speed and was last observed at Victoria Ave.  No pursuit of the suspect vehicle was engaged due to heavy traffic on 18th St and the driving of the suspect vehicle.  There was minor damage to the police cruiser and the second vehicle. No one was injured. The driver of the suspect vehicle has been identified and an arrest warrant will be issued for his arrest on Monday on charges of Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon, Dangerous Driving and Flight from Police.

Source: BPS News Release On Friday morning, BPS received a complaint from a resident of Riverheights Drive regarding a man committing an indecent act in public view.  Members attended, obtained a statement and arrested a 58-year-old man for Committing an Indecent Act.  He will appear in court in December.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: October 28th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Michael Brandon PICKETT (24 years) FOR Failing to Attend Court While on charge for drug trafficking and possession of a weapon, the accused, Michael PICKETT failed to attend court.  On October 19th, 2022, an arrest warrant for Michael PICKETT was issued as his current whereabouts is unknown. 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. ****************************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for October 28th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Theft Under $5000  On October 18th, 2022, at approximately 11:50am, a male suspect entered a business in the 900’ block of 18th Street North.  The suspect proceeded to steal a large quantity of clothing from the business and fled prior to police arrival.  The suspect was wearing a Columbia T-shirt with large blue logo on the front, black cap with a Boston Red Sox logo, mask, white sneakers, and a black jacket. Photos and video of the suspect are attached to this release: