A Brandon Bus Lines charter bus crashed into the back of a car-hauler semi late Saturday night. The crash happened in front of the Murray’s dealership on Richmond Avenue The bus’s front wheels appear to have fallen off the side of the trailer, but thankfully the bus did not roll during the collision. It is unsure what caused the crash or if any injuries occurred.

At 8:40 PM Friday, officers were called to a disturbance in the rear lane of the 2000 block of Richmond Ave. The caller heard what they believed was a BB gun firing.  Embers attended and it appeared that a dispute was between two males.  There was no complaint of any assault, however during the investigation one of the subjects in the lane, a 19 year old Brandon male was found in possession of a Glock style BB handgun.  He was arrested for possession of a weapon and will be released once sober for court on December 12.

Source: BPS News Release On October 13, 2022, police responded to a report of an attempted robbery at approximately 1:30 pm near the 1900 block of 1st street.  Investigation revealed that three male youth attempted to steal another male youth’s cell phone by punching him and spraying him with bear mace.  They were unsuccessful in getting the phone from the victim, who did not require medical attention. Police located and arrested two of the suspects.  The 14-year-old male and 15-year-old male were later released to their guardians, and will appear in court on November 29, 2022 on a charge of Attempted Robbery with a Weapon.  The third suspect has yet to be arrested.

In response to the Safe and Warm Shelter having an occupancy capacity of forty-one (41), Samaritan House, the Brandon Neighborhood Renewal Corporation, and the City of Brandon have partnered to create a short-term emergency sheltering plan. From 9:00 pm on October 14th through to the morning of Wednesday, October 19th, the Brandon Neighborhood Renewal Corporation’s Blue Door Project at 31A-9th St will be utilized as a 24-hour drop-in warm up centre.  Should the Safe and Warm Shelter be over capacity, individuals will have the option to warm themselves or seek safe shelter at the Blue Door Project.  Security will be onsite to ensure the safety of staff and those using the Blue Door. The partners stress that this is a short-term solution and ongoing conversations continue to take place with the Province, the City, and partnering agencies to address the long-term needs of Brandon’s vulnerable population. (City of Brandon PSA)

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: October 14th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”. Vivian Rose BAKER (38 yrs) FOR Failing to Attend Court. While on charge for theft, failing to attend for fingerprints, and failing to attend court, Vivian Rose BAKER once again failed to attend court.  On October 3rd, 2022, an arrest warrant for Vivian Rose BAKER was issued as her 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 14th, 2022   The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Graffiti  Recently Brandon Crime Stoppers repaired and updated a sign at the corner of 18th Street and Richmond Ave.  Within a few days of the sign being restored it was damaged by a suspect who spray panted it with black spray paint.  The damage was noticed on September 28th, and police are looking for the suspect responsible.  If you have any information of who may be responsible please call.