Police received multiple reports of break and enters throughout the past week involving sheds, garages, and unlocked vehicles in the south central area of Brandon.  The break and enters are believed to have occurred between October 10th and October 16th, 2022.  No suspects have been identified; however, the incidents are believed to be connected.  Items stolen include various tools and personal identification.  Police continue to investigate. Police urge the public to ensure vehicles and outside sheds and garages are locked to help prevent these types of crimes.

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)