Source: BPS Mews Release On May 16, 2022, police received a report that an individual had made a purchase at a business in the 900 block of 18th street N. using counterfeit 100 USD bills.  The employees discovered that the bills were counterfeit, so when the suspect came back to return the purchase for a refund, employees were able to recover the merchandise, and they did not provide a refund to the suspect. On May 19, 2022, police received a report that a suspect had passed a counterfeit 100 USD bill at a business in the 000 block of Willowdale Cres. On May 27, 2022, police received a report of a theft of an e-Bike from a business in the 2000 block of Park Ave on May 26, 2022.  This bike was recovered as it was found on May 28, 2022 after it had been abandoned. Security footage from all three businesses assisted police in identifying the 39-year-old female suspect. On May 30, 2022, shortly after midnight, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of 26th street.  The suspect from the above incidents was in the vehicle; however, she provided police with another name.  Once police learned her identity, the 39-year-old female was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service.  She will appear in court today on charges of Theft Under $5000, Uttering Counterfeit Money X2, and Obstruct Peace Officer.

The City of Brandon Development Services is releasing its annual list of the construction projects that are slated for the upcoming construction season. There are a total of 45 projects planned for this year, including:   ·       5 Active Transportation Projects  ·       4 Domestic Sewer Projects  ·       7 Water Distribution System Projects  ·       4 Land Drainage System Projects  ·       5 Road Construction Projects  ·       16 Road Rehabilitation Projects  ·       4 Other Projects  Information regarding each project can be found on the City of Brandon 2022 Construction Projects map. In addition, the map also includes information regarding the Manitoba Infrastructure projects in Brandon and a list of active road closures.  Text Notifications for Construction Alerts  Residents can sign up to receive text notifications for construction alerts. Once signed up, a resident will receive a text notification when a project will be directly affecting their property. Sign up for text notifications at textme.brandon.ca.

Source: BPS Media Release At 2:27 a.m. today, police were notified of a single vehicle accident in the 1300 block of 18th Street where a passenger vehicle had driven over the median and struck a light standard, knocking it down. The operator of the vehicle, an 80 year old male from Brandon, was found to be impaired by alcohol and arrested. He was transported to the BPS office where samples of his breath were obtained showing that he was above the legal allowable blood/alcohol concentration for driving. He was released to appear in court in June, charged with impaired driving and driving over 80 mg%. There were no injuries in this accident.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 26, 2022 shortly after 10:00 pm, police responded to a report of an unauthorized male in the secure laundry room of a secure apartment building in the 000 block of Queens Cres. Police located the suspect in the building and arrested the 33-year-old.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service.  In his possession were break-in instruments. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Break and Enter with Intent and Possession of Break-in Instruments  

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: May 27th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Sedrick James ROULETTE (38 yrs) FOR Breach of Release Order On May 23rd, 2022, police attended to a residence in Brandon to do a curfew check on the accused, Sedrick ROULETTE, as he was bound by a court order. Police learned Sedrick ROULETTE was no longer residing there and therefore in breach of his court order. Sedrick ROULETTE’s current whereabouts is unknown and police are asking for any information that may lead to his arrest. 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 May 27th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Robbery with violence On May 3rd, 2022, at approximately 10pm, two suspects entered a business in the 3500’ block of Victoria Ave and stole 4 cases of alcohol beverages. When they were confronted by staff, one of the suspects assaulted the employee and fled with the merchandise. The fist suspect is described as a male, thin build, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, camouflage pants, and black nike runners. The second suspect was a female with long dark hair, thin build, wearing a navy hoodie with “champion” on the chest, and blue jeans with rips on the thighs.