Assault with a Weapon On May 14th at 2:51 p.m. BPS received reports of an assault in the 100 block of Rosser Avenue. A 30-year-old male had confronted a 40-year-old male (unknown to one another) with a BBQ fork and tried to stab him in the chest. The victim sustained two puncture marks to the chest. EMS medically cleared the victim at the scene. The 30-year-old male was arrested and held at BPS for court in the morning.  Assault On May 12th, an intoxicated male attended BPS to report an assault that had occurred at his residence on May 1st. The male returned the following day, once sober, to provide an official statement. On May 14th, a 42-year-old female was located, arrested, and charged with one count of Assault in relation to the incident. She was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on July 27th, 2026. Assault In the early morning hours of May 15th at 5:19 a.m., police responded to a report of an assault at a motel in the 800 block of Middleton Avenue. The 22-year-old female victim appeared to have sustained minor bruising and swelling to the left side of her face and eye. A 24-year-old highly intoxicated male was arrested on scene in relation to the incident and lodged in BPS detention cells. He will be released on an Undertaking once sober, with a future court date to be determined.

The Manitoba government is inviting Manitobans and visitors to get ready for the start of the 2026 camping season, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced today. “Many Manitobans start their camping season over the May long weekend, and we are excited to welcome visitors back to our provincial park campgrounds,” said Moyes. “I hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend and a safe camping season.” Most provincial park campgrounds are open for the May long weekend, although many parks have limited water services due to colder spring weather, the minister noted. Campers should bring their own drinking water. Provincial park campgrounds in northern Manitoba that were scheduled to open on May 15 are still snow covered, so opening dates are delayed at these campgrounds: Campers Cove and Pioneer Bay campgrounds in Clearwater Provincial Park are rescheduled to open Friday, May 22. Wekusko Falls, Bakers Narrows, Grass River (Gyles, Reed Lake and Iskwasum Landing campgrounds) and Paint Lake provincial parks will be delayed until at least Friday, May 29. North Steeprock Lake Provincial Park (Porcupine Hills) will be delayed until at least Friday, May 22. Affected campers with existing reservations are being notified. At Duck Mountain Provincial Park, campgrounds will be open for the long weekend, but water services will not be available due to overnight temperatures. Pit privies are available in the camping bays. Some campsites will still have snow, but reservation holders can be moved to an alternate site. For updates and information, visit www.manitobaparks.com and follow Manitoba Parks on Facebook and X. This website also contains information on reserving campsites, cabins, yurts and group use sites. Reservations can also be made by calling (toll-free) 1-888-482-2267. Reminders for visitors and campers at Manitoba provincial parks include: check the Manitoba Parks website at www.manitobaparks.com for advisories before travelling; buy and print provincial park vehicle permits online before leaving home at www.manitobaelicensing.ca; check in at campground offices upon arrival to receive camping permits; have reservation confirmation and personal identification ready for check-in; be Wildlife Smart by maintaining a clean campsite, keeping all food, trash, toiletries and cooking utensils locked in a vehicle or trailer, and pack out trash and recyclables before leaving; and keep all pets on leash. For more information on Wildlife Smart, visit https://www.manitoba.ca/nrnd/fish-wildlife/wildlife/wildlife_human/index.html. Campers and visitors play an important role in preventing wildfires in provincial parks, the minister noted. Here are tips Manitoba Parks visitors can follow to reduce the risk of wildfires: Keep all campfires in approved pits such as those found in campsites and check with the campground office for any campfire restrictions. Never leave a campfire unattended and always fully extinguish fires by drowning ashes and embers with water before leaving. This includes safely disposing of ashes from wood stoves and charcoal briquettes. Do not burn if it is windy, as wind can blow embers and ash. If operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), use only designated trails in provincial parks and regularly check for debris in areas around the engine and exhaust system, disposing of any materials safely. Prevent sparks by checking and maintaining all equipment, including vehicle tires, trailers and off-road vehicles, and any other equipment traveling along roadways. Also check safety chains on trailers and make sure they are well off the ground before driving. Be prepared to safely extinguish small fires by carrying a fire extinguisher, axe and shovel when travelling in the backcountry. For more information, visit www.firesmartcanada.ca. The Manitoba government is reminding campers that transporting firewood outside the city of Winnipeg is prohibited due to the presence of emerald ash borer and can result in charges and fines, the minister noted, adding that firewood is available for purchase from local retailers at most campgrounds. The Manitoba government is also reminding watercraft users and beachgoers to be vigilant against aquatic invasive species. Always clean, drain, dry and, if necessary, decontaminate watercraft and water-related equipment, the minister noted. Information on aquatic invasive species and watercraft inspection station locations is available at www.manitoba.ca/stopais.  

The Manitoba government is investing in the health-care workforce in the Westman region with new paramedic training seats and new child-care spaces for health-care workers, Premier Kinew announced here today at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Province address. “Paramedics are the first to arrive when your family needs emergency care and their work is valued by our government,” said Kinew. “We’ve made progress training and hiring more paramedics in Westman, but we know there is more to do. That’s why we are creating a new Primary Care Paramedic Program at Assiniboine College. Because child care is essential to growing the health workforce, we are also creating a new child-care centre at the Brandon hospital built to care for your children while you are caring for others. Together, these investments will help us recruit and retain more health-care workers in Westman.” An investment of $115,000 to Assiniboine College will create a new rotating rural training model, with the first cohort starting in Dauphin. Assiniboine College will offer this new Primary Care Paramedic Program designed to increase access for rural and western Manitoba students, helping build a stronger pipeline of paramedics for communities across the region, the premier noted. The initiative will support more students moving through the emergency medical responder to primary care paramedic pathway while allowing them to train closer to where they live. As part of the largest capital child-care project the province has started to date, the Manitoba government is also creating 148 new child-care spaces at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, which will open in summer 2027. The centre is built to operate during extended hours to provide care during health-care workers’ shifts. “We know Brandon and Westman play a major role in Manitoba’s growth and success,” said Jennifer Ludwig, president, Brandon Chamber of Commerce. “We welcome investments that strengthen health care, support local communities, create opportunities for businesses and workers, and help build a strong economy across western Manitoba.” The premier also highlighted several recent and ongoing Manitoba government investments benefiting Brandon and the Westman region including: providing $9.7 million to rebuild and repave 18th Street, which was voted CAA Manitoba’s worst road in 2024; investing in the Park Community Centre, with construction expected to begin this year; opening the Brandon Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, which saw more than 10,000 patient visits in 2025; undertaking action to challenge restrictive property controls held by Sobeys, including controls connected to an empty grocery store property in Brandon, to help increase competition and improve affordability; advancing nearly $3 billion in energy projects in western Manitoba including a new 750-megawatt dual-fuel turbine project to support growing energy needs and economic development opportunities; and creating a new critical care unit at the Brandon Regional Health Centre as part of a $120-million expansion project, allowing more patients to receive advanced care closer to home, which will include new, modern private intensive care unit rooms.

Assault / Fraud A 31-year-old female has been charged following an investigation into a historical intimate partner violence complaint reported by a male complainant. The incidents under investigation are alleged to have occurred during the summer of 2025 and were reported to police in February 2026. Following consultation with Crown counsel, the accused was charged with Assault (IPV), Assault with a Weapon, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, and Mischief Under $5,000. The accused was subsequently released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on July 23rd, 2026. Break and Enter At approximately 2:25 a.m. on May 13th, police received a report from homeowners on Queens Crescent advising that a female had just broken into their residence, and she was still on location. Officers attended and arrested the 19-year-old intoxicated female. The accused was held in BPS detention cells and will be released on an Undertaking once sober, with a scheduled future court appearance on July 16th, 2026.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: May 11th, 2026 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Christopher PURDY FOR Uttering Threats and Failure to Comply with Release Order.  Due to these incidents, a warrant has been issued for his arrest. CRIME OF THE WEEK for May 11th, 2026 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000.  The Brandon Police Service is currently investigating several unrelated thefts from local businesses. In an effort to identify the suspects and raise awareness to help prevent further offences involving the same individuals, BPS has released numbered surveillance videos from each of the incidents.  If you recognize these individuals or have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers. All tips remain anonymous.   ***************** 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.