Stabbing On July 24th at 11:57 pm Police received a call to the 000 block of 9th street for a male that had been stabbed. A witness reported the male was stabbed by a female who fled the scene. The 24-year-old male victim was stabbed in the stomach. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information regarding this Assault with a weapon is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact. Break and Enter and Possession of a weapon.  On July 24th at 0700am Police noticed a bicycle that was possibly stolen parked in front of an abandoned property in the 500 block of 7th street. Officers located two individuals in the residence who did not have permission to be there. A 38-year-old male and a 39-year-old female were arrested for Break and Enter. A search incident to arrest revealed the male was in possession of a stolen cheque book as well as two knives and a couple of shotgun shells. The pair were held for court on July 25th, 2024.

With the support of community partners, including the Downtown Wellness and Safety Task Force, Brandon is piloting the installation of hydration stations to make drinking water more accessible to the community. With the increasing frequency of extreme heat warnings, the availability of water for the most vulnerable in our community has been a challenge. Following earlier initiatives, such as Brandon Fire & Emergency Services teaming up with Police Service Cadets to hand out bottled water during heat advisories, setting up hydration stations downtown is another step in ongoing endeavors to ensure safe public access to drinking water where the need is the greatest. A hydration station is a seasonal water bottle fill depot installed on a public sidewalk and connected directly to a fire hydrant. The fire hydrant will remain usable for firefighting operations in the event of an emergency. The city plans for two hydration stations to go in this summer, with the first one being setup today at the corner of 7th Street and Rosser Avenue.  The location of the second station is being finalized with a plan to install as early as next week. Operating procedures are in place to ensure water quality at the hydration stations meet drinking water standards, which includes regular water sampling and testing. The first hydration station is in place, but signage will indicate that it is temporarily ‘not in service’ as the results of the water testing are pending.  The hydration station is expected to pass all water quality tests and put into use as soon as possible.  Signage will be updated at the hydration station when it is ready for public operation. It is expected that the first hydration station will be ready for use this weekend. Keep an eye on the City’s social media accounts for updates on the first hydration station being put into operation and for information on the second station being installed.  Also, remember to carry your reusable water bottle when you visit downtown Brandon!

On July 23rd at 05:55 am Police were called to a residence on Kirkcaldy Drive for two unknown people attempting to gain entry. The incident was caught on the doorbell camera. Police also located five vehicles in the area that had been rummaged thru. While patrolling the area two individuals matching the description were observed and ran when they saw police. After a brief foot pursuit, a 12-year-old male and a 14-year-old male were apprehended. They were found with a backpack full of stolen property including identification and bank cards. The pair also had a machete and a pocketknife. They were both held for court on July 23rd, 2024.

On June 21st, 2024, Police arrested a 32-year-old male at his residence for Theft Under $5000. On June 7th, 2024, staff from a business in the 700 block of 10th street reported a male had stolen some candy and beef jerky and fled. The merchandise was valued at $70, and he was identified via video surveillance. The accused was held for court on January 22nd, 2024.

On the evening of 2024-07-20, police responded to a residence on Kerr place as the homeowner was confronted by 2 males and 1 female that had entered the home through the unlocked door.  The 3 individuals were not known to the homeowner and had fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival.  Home video showed the suspects to be masked, with one of them being in possession of a firearm.  In the early hours of 2024-07-21, police were patrolling the 600 block of 15th Street when two individuals were observed and noted to be matching the descriptions of the suspects from the incident on Kerr place.  A 36-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were taken into custody without incident and have been lodged at BPS to appear for court 2024-07-21 for the charges of Break and Enter, and Disguise with Intent.  Further investigation led to the 300 block of 15th Street where police located and arrested the third suspect.  The firearm involved has been recovered by police and identified as a shotgun.  A 32-year-old male has been lodged at BPS and will appear in court 2024-07-22 for the charges of Break and Enter, Disguise with Intent, and numerous firearms charges.