Theft of meat leads to charge On Friday March 28th, at approximately 1:40pm, Police were called to a business in the nine hundred block of 9th St for a reported theft. It was determined that a 34-year-old male was responsible for stealing approximately $100 worth of meat. He was located, arrested and will appear in Court in June. Traffic stop leads to Drug Charges At 2:11am on Saturday morning, Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Park Ave. during which the operator of the vehicle provided Police with a false name. His true identity was eventually discovered, and it was learned that he was on a Court Order not to be in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. He was arrested and found to have in his possession approximately 5oz of meth, $400 cash and a knife under his seat. He was subsequently charged with Fail to Comply with Release Order x2, Public Mischief, Possess Meth for the purpose of Trafficking, possess proceeds of Crime and Possess a weapon dangerous. The 47yr old was lodged at BPS to appear in Court in the morning. Weapons & Drug Charge Police received information of an unwanted male at a residence in the 200 block of 9th St. The 49yr old male was found to be on a Court Order not to be at that residence. Search incident to his arrest, Police located on his person a small quantity of Methamphetamine and hatchet in his bag. He was charged for Failing to comply with his Probation Order, Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Possess Meth. He was lodged in cells to appear in Court in the morning.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” April MOOSE FOR Assault with a Weapon X2, Possession of a Weapon, Possession of Methamphetamine, & Fail to Comply with Court Order X2. CRIME OF THE WEEK for March 28, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000. On March 15, 2025, a male suspect was caught on surveillance cameras stealing a bag containing hockey equipment from the back of a pickup truck that was in the 1100 block of Richmond Avenue. ******************* 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.

Distribute Intimate Images  Between March 2015 and October 2020, a male published several intimate videos to an online adult web site involving two separate victims without their knowledge. He was originally charged on May 31st, 2021, involving the first victim and recently the second victim came forward. The crown authorized charges and on March 26th, 2025, the 36-year-old male was arrested for distribute intimate images. He was released for court on May 22nd, 2025. Break and Enter/Resist Arrest  On March 27th at 03:33am Police were called to a break and enter to a garage in the 1300 block of 6th street. Police attended and located a highly agitated male under the influence of drugs, throwing stuff around the garage. The male was combative and actively resisting arrest. The male was eventually taken into custody and lodged at the Brandon Police detention cells. He will appear in court on March 27th ,2025. Theft Under $5000  On March 26th at 12:27 pm A business in the 1200 block of 1st street north reports a male stole several energy drinks and fled in a vehicle. The registered owner was contacted and a few hours later the vehicle driver turned himself in to police. A 21-year-old male was arrested for Theft Under $5000 and released for court on May 22nd, 2025.  

A few interesting things that have popped up over the last two weeks. 1 - Local hockey player Beau Calvert ( 7 years old ) somehow put up 48 goals in Portage at the Portage Cup in 4 games. Next closest goal scorer had 16 goals. Perhaps a new Bedard on the horizon. 2 - Freeze That on 18th Street will feature frozen foods and prepared meals. Check them out - https://www.freezethat.ca/ 3 - Sisson Auto has purchased a car wash that is basically across the road from their auto dealership. 4 - Sugar Shop opens March 27th now what is this business you ask it is hair removal and much more. https://www.instagram.com/sugarshopca/reel/DGv2L7Ty5rg/ 5 - Last point congrats to Tyler Crayston, Russ Paddock and Grant Wilson and the Bobcats Mens V Ball team on winning USPORTS National Championship on Sunday night. Been over 20 years since Jerry Hemmings brought a National Banner to Brandon. Be well all darryl@bdnmb.ca

On December 29th, 2024, at 5:30 pm Police received call from Brandon Correctional Center reporting that an inmate had seriously assaulted another inmate. The 23-year-old male victim had been transported to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The investigation revealed the victim was repeatedly punched and kicked by his cell mate. The file was sent to the crown attorney for review and a charge of first-degree murder was recently authorized. A 27-year-old male was arrested at Stony Mountain Institute and will appear in court on March 25th, 2025.