Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approx. 3:30 PM Saturday police were called regarding a 15 year old male who had attended to the hospital with multiple stab wounds.  The male had been assaulted in the area of the 500 block between 6th and 7th St just prior to attending to the hospital.  The victim sustained stab wounds to his torso and was being treated for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.  A suspect has been identified as the assailant is known to the victim.  The matter is still under investigation and the suspect has not yet been located.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 27, 2022, police received a report of a sexual assault at a residence. Investigation revealed that a 33-year-old male suspect befriended a 15-year-old female on Snapchat.  The victim attended his residence on the evening of April 27, 2022 where the suspect sexually assaulted her. After the victim left the residence, she sought assistance from an adult, who brought her to Brandon Police Service. During the investigation, police learned that there was a second 13-year-old female victim, who was also sexually assaulted by the suspect on a separate occasion approximately one week prior. On April 28, 2022, police arrested the 33-year-old male suspect.  He was later released and will appear in court on July 4, 2022 on charges of Sexual Assault X2 and Sexual Interference X2.

The City of Brandon’s Engineering Department would like to advise members of the public that Phase 2 construction on Willowdale Crescent will commence on Monday, May 2nd, 2022. Alternative Landscaping Ltd was awarded the contract for this work. Phase 2 construction includes: watermain replacement and road construction on Willowdale Crescent between Ashgrove Boulevard and Acadia Boulevard removal of a number of trees to facilitate widening of the road improvements at the intersection of Willowdale Crescent and Silver Birch Drive Willowdale Crescent will remain open to two-way traffic until further notice. Any road closures will be posted at roadclosures.brandon.ca, as well as on the City’s social media accounts. Phase 2 construction is expected to be completed by the end of July 2022. Phase 1 construction, which took place in 2021, included the replacement of culverts through 26th Street, a water main replacement and reconstruction of the road between the CN railway and Brandon Avenue. Work is to be completed at that location such as the top lift of asphalt and landscaping. (City of Brandon PSA)

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: April 29th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Kaley Arianna BELL (31 yrs) FOR Failing to Attend Court After being charged for several criminal offenses, including numerous weapons related charges, the accused, Kaley BELL, failed to attend court.  On April 7th, 2022, a warrant of arrest was issued.  At this time her current whereabouts is unknown and police are asking for information that may lead to her 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 April 29th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Theft Under $5000 On April 26th, 2022, at approximately 4:00pm, a male suspect entered a business in the 100’ block of 17th Street North.  He proceeded to enter a staff only area where he stole a wallet from inside a purse belonging to an employee.  The male suspect then fled the store prior to police arrival; however, he was captured on video surveillance.  Still images and video of the suspect are being released with this bulletin.  The suspect is described as male with light skin, medium build, wearing a black ball cap with a team Canada hockey logo, black hooded jacket, blue jeans, and dark shoes.

The Public Utilities Board (Board) approved the application of Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. (Centra) to increase the current Primary Gas rate from $0.1343/m3 to $0.2055/m3 effective May 1, 2022. Primary Gas is sold on a cost recovery basis, meaning that Centra charges customers only what Centra pays for Primary Gas and does not make a profit on its sale. The current Primary Gas rate increase is the result of increases in the North American natural gas market prices. The new rate is projected to increase the bill for a typical residential customer by approximately 20.5% or $150/year. Primary Gas rates will be reviewed again August 1, 2022. Primary Gas rates for customers that have signed fixed-term fixed-price contracts, with either Centra or a private broker, are not affected. The Board is an impartial tribunal and regulator, at arm’s length from government that acts in the public interest. Board Order 44/22, contains additional information on Centra’s Application and the Board’s decision. The Order is available on the Board’s website at www.pubmanitoba.ca, or through the Board’s Office. (PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD News Release)