On October 11th, 2 females were involved in a theft from a business in the 900 block of 18th St. N. When one of the females was confronted, she assaulted the employee and fled, leaving the merchandise behind. The second female suspect stole approximately $270 worth of merchandise. Both suspects were located and arrested. A 13yr old youth was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and will appear in Court in November, while the 19yr old was charged with Robbery with Violence and is scheduled to appear in Court in December. Golf Cart Incident Last night around 11:09pm a call was received of someone driving a golf cart in the area of the 1200 block of 9th St. The golf cart, and occupants were eventually located in the area of the 1100 block of 3rd St. The operator, a 16yrs old youth, was charged with Possession of Stolen Property and consume liquor as a minor.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is Wanted by Police: Unurbayer GANBOLD for Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose & Resist arrest. On June 8th, 2024, Police attended to a residence on Rosser Avenue as Unurbayer GRANBOLD was causing a disturbance. Upon Police arrival GRANBOLD was in position of knife and actively resisted when police attempted to arrest him. Unurbayer GANBOLD was charged and released, however; has failed to attend court and his whereabouts are unknown. Please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. CRIME OF THE WEEK for October 11, 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000. On September 23, 2024, a female suspect walked into a business located in the 900 block of 18th Street North. The thief left the business stealing several Helly Hanson Jackets and pairs of Silver jeans. The thief who has black hair with purple, wearing a baseball cap was captured on video surveillance.   If you have information about this or any other crime 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.

Take Motor Vehicle Without Owners Consent / Theft Under $5000, Failure to Attend Court On October 9th at 1:00PM police were called to the area of the 800 block of Lorne Avenue for a female running into traffic and trying to get into moving vehicles. She was found to have an endorsed and unendorsed Warrant of Arrest. She was arrested, held in detention cells and will attend court in the morning on October 10th, 2024. Arrest Warrant On October 9th police did a walk-thru of a business in the 000 block of 10th Street. A 35-year-old male was found to be present and subject of an endorsed warrant. He was arrested and later released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of November 19th, 2024, in Thompson.

The Manitoba government is introducing legislation that would regulate the retail sale of long-bladed weapons, including machetes, knives and swords, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today. “Our government is committed to getting tough on crime and this new legislation would help keep our communities safer by restricting access to weapons such as machetes, knives and swords,” said Wiebe. “We've heard loud and clear: the purchase of these weapons needs to be restricted. We’re pleased to be moving forward to take real action to make our streets safer.” Bill 39, the long-bladed weapon control act, aims to limit the supply of long-bladed weapons to individuals with dangerous intentions by: requiring retailers to securely store long-bladed weapons in a way that prevents the public from accessing them without assistance; prohibiting the retail sale of long-bladed weapons to minors under 18; requiring purchasers to provide photo identification; and requiring retailers to retain records, including purchaser information and transaction details, for a minimum of two years. “Manitoba has seen significant success in deterring crime through regulating the retail sale of products targeted for criminal purposes,” said Wiebe. “Access controls, age restrictions and identification and record-keeping requirements have proven effective at combatting crime. Our government is expanding this approach to address long-bladed weapon violence in the province.” The bill defines long-bladed weapons as having a metal blade at least 30 centimetres in length. The minister noted the definition could be expanded through regulation to include certain features or characteristics, in response to emerging community safety needs. “Ensuring the safety and well-being of our AMC member nations is paramount. I want to recognize and applaud the efforts of the minister of justice to address the concerns put forth by First Nations leadership with this long blade weapons control act,” said Acting Grand Chief Betsy Kennedy, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC). “The AMC looks forward to continue being a part of this conversation and to work with Manitoba to draft a regulatory framework that prioritizes the protection of First Nation citizens in Manitoba." The legislation would also apply to online retailers shipping long-bladed weapons to Manitoba addresses, added Wiebe. “The Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police strongly supports provincial legislation that restricts the purchase of long-bladed machetes or knives by those who are acquiring with the intent to use for an unlawful or violent purpose,” said Scot Halley, president, Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police. “Edged weapon and machete attacks have dramatically increased in the last number of years, the consequences of which can cause significant life-altering injuries or sometimes be fatal. This legislation is another tool to assist law enforcement in keeping these weapons out of the hands of the gang and criminal elements.” If passed through the legislature, the bill would take effect on proclamation and be accompanied by regulations that would include additional long-bladed weapon features and characteristics, as well as exemptions where necessary, noted Wiebe. The minister added the province plans to consult retail businesses, law enforcement and Indigenous leadership to develop the regulations in the coming months.

On October 8th at 5:45PM police received notice of a vehicle roll-over/accident just outside of Brandon on the #1 Highway near Chater MB. Police were advised the vehicle had rolled but landed back on its wheels and the driver continued to drive west bound and then struck several vehicles near the intersection of 1st St. N. and Hwy #1. Police attended and arrested the noted who was intoxicated and still driving the vehicle. The 23-year-old male was transported to hospital, cleared and then held at detention cells at Brandon Police Service. Paperwork and release will occur in the morning once sober.