The following City of Brandon Councillor candidates are back for another term.   These four candidates faced no competition for the upcoming City of Brandon Election.  Deadline to run for Mayor - Council - School Trustee was September 20th at 5 pm. Glen Parker - Ward 9 Shaun Cameron - Ward 4 Shawn Berry - Ward 7 Bruce Luebke - Ward 6 Quote from Facebook from Shaun Cameron "I'm happy to share that with the close of nominations yesterday, I was acclaimed, and will serve another four years as your councillor for Ward 4 (formerly University). It has been one of the greatest honours of my life to serve our wonderful city, and I look forward to continuing to do so through 2026. Thank you all for your support these past four years, and especially to my wife Karol (who was always my foundation, sounding board, and partner in this journey) you and family and friends made some of the roughest days far smoother, and for that I'm truly thankful. Brandon, these past four years have meant more than you could ever know. Here's to four more." Full listing of candidates - https://brandon.ca/candidates/councillor-candidates City of Brandon election is October 26th

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On September 19, 2022, at approximately 5:00 pm, police responded to the area of Sycamore Drive for report of an attempted robbery. A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old male youth approached the victim wearing masks, brandished a knife and asked him for his phone. The victim was able to run to safety. Both suspects were later located. They were arrested and released to appear in court on charges of Attempt Armed Robbery, Possession of a Weapon, Resist Arrest, and Party to the Offence of Robbery.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On September 18, 2022, at approximately 11:33am, police responded to a report of a road rage incident in the 2000 block of 9th Street.  A 25-year-old male suspect was driving in the area when he made a sudden U-turn in the middle of the block, almost causing an accident. The complainant continued to drive past him and down the street. The suspect then conducted another U-turn to catch up to the complainant and cut her off causing her to stop. Once they were stopped, the suspect proceeded to exit his vehicle and damage the complainant’s vehicle. He was later located and arrested. He will appear in Court on November 14th, 2022, on a charge of Mischief to property.

Earlier this evening, Brandon Police Service along with the Police K9 Unit were seen operating in the area of Durum Drive and Marquis Crescent in Brandon's south-end. A large perimeter appeared to have been set up, with numerous officers on-foot and in vehicles surrounding the area. A police K9 and their handler appeared to be tracking a suspect on foot, searching through yards and bushes in the area. At one point numerous officers could be seen running towards an area of Marquis Crescent where a takedown occurred with a suspect in a driveway. It is unclear what sparked this situation at this time.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: September 16th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Jeancarlo ALVARADO MARTINEZ (23 yrs) FOR Failing to Attend Court While on charge for 7 criminal offences including assault causing bodily harm and failing to attend court, Jeancarlo ALVARADO MARTINEZ once again failed to attend court. On August 23rd, 2022, a warrant for his arrest 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 September 16th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Multiple Break & Enters to Sheds and Garages On September 14, police received 6 reports of Break and Enters to sheds and garages which occurred sometime overnight. The incidents occurred at the following locations: 100 block of 3rd Street 300 block of 3rd Street 400 block of 3rd Street 500 block of 2nd Street 400 block of 11th Street 300 block of 19th Street North Items stolen from within these locations included bikes, tents, and tools.