(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.

Source: BPS News Release On July 17, 2022, police responded to a report of the theft of a wallet containing credit cards from a vehicle parked in the 1300 block of College Ave.  The suspect made several purchases on a credit card at local businesses before the owner had an opportunity to cancel them.  Security footage from a business assisted police in identifying the 38-year-old male suspect. On August 5, 2022 shortly before 1:00 am, police located and arrested the suspect as he was observed walking near the area of the 100 block of Victoria Ave. He was later released to appear in court on October 20, 2022 on charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Fraud Use Credit Card.

BPS Release Alisha DARAR, (17) has not been seen by her caregivers since July 31, 2022. Police are concerned for her well being as she is Type 1 Diabetic. Alisha is described as having long black hair, often in braids, and brown eyes, 173 cm, 90 kg. She is of Somalia and Metis decent. She was last seen leaving her Brandon home on Sunday. If you have information on Alisha’s whereabouts, please contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345. DESCRIPTION Missing From: Brandon Manitoba Missing Since: Sunday July 31, 2022 Age: 17-year-old Height: 173 Weight: 90 kg Hair Colour: black Eye Colour: brown

On August 2, 2022, shortly after 10:00 pm, police observed the front door of a residence in the 400 block of 8th street to be open, and smoke coming from within.  BFES was notified to attend.  Initial investigation has revealed that the fire appears to have been set intentionally.  The homeowner was notified, as they were out of the province at the time, and there were no other individuals inside, therefore, nobody was injured. Anyone with information regarding this Arson is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.