At least 5 rail cars derailed on a CP line just west of Alexander on Tuesday morning. Crews could be seen getting heavy equipment into place, presumably setting up to upright the overturned cars. No other information is available at this time.

Source: BPS News Release On May 5, 2022, police received information that a 39-year-old male who was to abide by conditions not to possess a cell phone may be in breach of that order.  Investigation revealed that the suspect was breaching several conditions, and that he was in possession of child sexual abuse images.  He was arrested on July 15, 2022.  He will appear in court on July 25, 2022 on charges of Possess Child Pornography and Fail to Comply with Release Order X3  

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: July 15th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Dallas Jade LISKE (49 yrs)  FOR  Identity Fraud & Forgery Dallas Jade LISKE is wanted for an incident that occurred on December 8, 2021, in which he used false identification to pass a fraudulent check.  On June 24th, 2022, a warrant of his arrest was issued by the courts 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 July 15th, 2022   The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a;   Business Break & Enter  On May 16th, 2022, at 1:46am, two suspects broke into a business in the 100’ block of 7th Street.  They fled prior to police arrival; however, they were captured on video.  The fist suspect is described as male wearing a blue coat, blue jeans, with a towel or T-shirt over his head.  The second suspect is described as female wearing a pink hoody, blue back pack, light coloured pants, and white shoes. Photo of the suspects are attached to this release.

Source: BPS News Release On July 12, 2022 at approximately 8:00 am, the two Police Service Dog Unit members and their K-9 partners were training in the 1100 block of 5th street; they came across a stolen vehicle parked in the laneway.  The vehicle had been stolen on July 5, 2022 from a business in the 200 block of 18th street N. A 28-year-old female was sitting in the vehicle and was arrested as a result.  She was later released and will appear in court on August 8, 2022 on a charge of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

 Assembly of the new kayak/canoe dock at the Brandon Riverbank started earlier today. The total cost of the project is estimated at $179,452 and funded by the City of Brandon, Province, ICIP Federal fund and Brandon Area Community Foundation. Kayak rentals are $15 for the first hour and $10 for additional hours. Paddles, life jackets, and baler included. The dock will open Thursday, July 14th.