Failure to Comply Undertaking On March 23rd at 1:46PM police were called to the 200 block of 9th Street for an intoxicated female who was passed out by an elevator. Police attended and found the 23-year-old female. By being at the said address the female was in Breach of an Undertaking. She was arrested, medically cleared and held in detention cells to be released once sober. A court date of August 11th, 2025, has been set. IPDA On March 23rd at 7:45AM police were requested to assist with a male rolling around in the ditch in the 1800 block of 18th Street North. The 41-year-old male was located by police and found to be highly intoxicated by drink or drug. He was medically cleared and held in detention cells to be released once sober.

Vehicle Fire – Arson On March 20th at 7:50AM Brandon Police alongside Brandon Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire near 8th Street and Assiniboine Avenue. The fire was determined to be arson. A Perimeter was setup and K9 were called in. The incident remains under investigation. Theft Under $5000 / Failure to Comply Probation X2 On March 20th at 8:30PM Police were called to a business in Corral Centre where a Loss Prevention Officer was currently outside the business attempting to arrest a shoplifter. The suspect was taken into custody and $86.21 worth of merchandise was recovered. The 34-year-old male was on two Probation Orders not to attend the store. He was arrested, held in detention cells and will attend court in the morning on March 21st. 2025.

Theft Under $5000 On March 19th at approximately 1:30PM a store from the Corral Centre called regarding a male actively stealing items. Police located and arrested the 41-year-old male who had stolen $180.90 worth of merchandise. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date of May 26th, 2025. Theft Under $5000 On March 10th an individual stole merchandise valued at $60 from a store located in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue. Video surveillance was obtained. On March 19th the individual attended BPS. The 17-year-old female was arrested, charged and later released via Undertaking with a court date of May 20th, 2025. Theft Under $5000 / Failure to Comply Undertaking On March 19th Police were notified of a theft at a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue. A male had stolen approximately $200 worth of merchandise and fled on foot. Several hours later a pedestrian stop initiated with a suspect matching the description was conducted near 7th Street and Rosser Avenue. Search incident to arrest resulted in the recovery of merchandise from the store. The individual was on an Undertaking not to attend the store. The 38-year-old male was arrested, held in detention cells and will attend court in the morning on March 20th, 2025.

The City of Brandon is pleased to announce the successful completion of a new four-year agreement with CUPE Local 69 Union. This agreement, which is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024, and extending through to Dec. 31, 2027, includes an annual wage increase of 2.5%. “This newly formed agreement is not solely about wages — it is about ensuring continued delivery of exceptional services to residents, shares City of Brandon Human Resources Director Lola Oyeladun. “An engaged workforce translates to higher service quality, improved efficiency, and a stronger sense of community pride. Our employees are truly the cornerstone of the services provided to its residents.” Oyeladun adds, “This agreement marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for all city employees. Strategic compensation adjustments have been implemented to reinforce our organization as an Employer of Choice while ensuring responsible financial management. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the negotiation teams for their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment throughout the negotiation process.” Through continued investment and collaboration across the City of Brandon, we are not only enhancing the capabilities of our current workforce but also positioning the City to attract new talent interested in fulfilling careers in public service. Individuals ranging from high school students to skilled professionals are invited to explore the opportunities available and join a team that values their contributions. Current opportunities can be found online at jobbank.brandon.ca. CUPE Local 69 members ratified the collective agreement on Mar. 4, 2025, and Brandon City Council approved it on Mar. 17. CUPE Local 69 represents 233 permanent and 79 temporary employees in Brandon.

On March 18th at 7:37PM Police received a call of a male on a street in the 400 block of 21st Street wearing a ski mask, dressed all in black, with a machete in his hand. The suspect fled the area, was followed, and was taken into custody by Police at 23rd and Rosser Avenue. Upon arrest, the accused was found to be in possession of an open extendable baton, a long-handled spade modified to be a weapon (what was reported to be a machete), and a can of bear spray.  The 19-year-old male was returned to BPS, processed, and released to his mother on an Undertaking with a court date of May 27th, 2025. The male was also charged for Possessing a Weapon from a previous incident on March 15th, 2025.