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Manitoba Government on Track to Hire 1,000 Net New Health-Care Workers

Crime Stoppers Wanted and Crime of the Week for September 26, 2024

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Early morning bear spray attack reported in Brandon

Youth Smashes Window, Mother Threatens Occupant and Kicks in Door

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime

Early morning bear spray attack reported in Brandon

Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose / Breach of Probation YCJA On September 23rd at 1:00AM members were called to Alaska Bay for a bear spray call. A 41-year-old male had been sprayed by an unknown to him male who was just walking by. He believed the male was still there kicking at a door. Police attended and upon a door knock the suspect, a 19-year-old male, opened the door holding the bear mace. He was arrested and held in detention cells. He will attend court in the morning. Foot Pursuit Resulting in Arrest with Old and New Charges On September 22nd a report of a disturbance in the 1300 block of Rosser Avenue was received. The 14-year-old female suspect was known to have a warrant and proceeded to run from Police resulting in a short foot pursuit to 18th and Pacific Avenue where she was apprehended. The accused was taken into custody and later released to CFS. Released on an Appearance Notice with court date of November 19th, 2024. Charges of Endorsed Warrant – Mischief Over $5000 (Damage to Property) and Failure to Comply with Release Order. New Charges - Resisting/Obstruct Police Officer. Theft Under $5000 / Possession of Dangerous Weapon / Failure to Comply with Undertaking On August 30th police responded to a call in the 500 block of Louise Avenue for a report of a break and enter. Suspect was identified on video surveillance climbing a post and entering the apartment by damaging a balcony door. The suspect had stolen a phone and clothing. Police located suspect and items were returned to rightful owner. Initially no charges were going to be pressed, however, the decision was later changed. On September 22nd the 52-year-old male suspect was located and arrested in the 100 block of 10th Street. The arrest resulted in finding a Smith and Wesson replica pistol BB gun. The male is bound by an Undertaking not to possess any weapons. He is being held in custody and will attend court in the morning on September 23rd, 2024. Source: BPS Media Release September 23, 2024

Youth Smashes Window, Mother Threatens Occupant and Kicks in Door

On the evening of 2024-09-22, police responded to an apartment building in the 1200 block of Rosser Avenue as a suspect had smashed a window to a residential building.  An intoxicated 15-year-old female was located and found to have sustained a laceration to her hand from breaking the window.  The accused was arrested and received medical treatment for the injury, whereby she was subsequently lodged at BPS until sober and will be released with conditions to appear in court 2024-11-26. One hour after the arrest of the youth, the mother of the arrestee was found to have threatened the occupant of the apartment with the damaged window in the 1200 block of Rosser Ave.  The suspect proceeded to kick in the door to the apartment, followed by the resident fleeing the apartment unharmed.  The intoxicated 46-year-old female suspect was located and lodged at BPS until sober, where she will be released with conditions to appear in court 2024-11-28.

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime At 2:15AM Saturday morning, police conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle driving erratically.  When the officer spoke to the driver, he could see items, consistent with drug trafficking, sitting on the passenger seat contaminated with what he believed to be cocaine.  The driver was arrested and found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine and cash.  The 31 year old male was released with a court date. Impaired Operation/ Drive Over 80mg% At 8:00PM Friday night, police received third party complaint of intimate partner violence at a local hotel.  The male suspect left alone in a vehicle prior to police arriving. The female involved denied any altercation and did not display any signs of injury.  A description of the vehicle was obtained and the vehicle was located driving a few moments later.  The operators driving actions were consistent with impairment and the vehicle was stopped.  The 48 year old male provided two samples of his breath that were over the legal limit.  He was released with a court date and his vehicle and license were seized.  

Approximately $17,000 of meth seized in execution of search warrant

On September 20th Brandon Police Organized Crime Section attended a residence in Meadowlark Campground with a CDSA Search Warrant. A 36-year-old female was located inside and arrested and transported to BPS. Upon searching the residence various drugs, selling materials, ammunition, a replica Glock handgun, $280 cash and over ten cell phones were found. Organized Crime Section attended to a second location where the female was known to be residing on Willowdale Crescent. The bedroom she rents was padlocked shut. Inside officers found a BB gun, bear mace, and two functioning digital scales. The female was held in custody for court in the morning on September 20th, 2024. Street value of Methamphetamine found is approximately $17,000 and street value of Fentanyl found is approximately $900. Charges: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking: Methamphetamine, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking: Fentanyl, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime less than or equal to $5000, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Unsafe Storage of Firearms, and Weapons Possession Contrary to Order.

Crime Stoppers Wanted and Crime of the Week for September 20, 2024

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Julian BRANDON FOR Assault, Possess Weapon, Carry Concealed Weapon.  On April 18th, 2024, Julian BRANDON was arrested and released for assaulting a security officer after punching him in the face inside a business located in the 100 block of 7th Street. BRANDON was also arrested and released prior to this incident in February, for Possession of a Weapon and Carry a Concealed Weapon as he was in possession of a machete inside a Brandon business. Julian BRANDON’s whereabouts are unknown currently, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. CRIME OF THE WEEK for September 20, 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving Mischief to Property  On August 27th, 2024, 2 males were captured on video surveillance breaking a window at George Fitton School and attempted to gain entry, however, were unsuccessful.   ********************************************** If you have information about this or any other crime 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.