Source: BPS News Release On Saturday afternoon, members of the Organized Crime Section assisted by the Patrol Section executed a search warrant at a residence on Willowdale Crs.  Two people were stopped in a vehicle in the 2200 block of Park Ave in relation to the investigation and arrested.  One of the men, a 21 year old Brandon resident had an arrest warrant for Fail To attend for Identification. He was later released on an appearance notice.  Two people, a man and a woman were located  in the residence that was searched. They were interviewed and released without charge. In the residence, police recovered a large quantity of methamphetamine and two prohibited firearms.  A 27 year old man from Neepawa who was in the vehicle stopped earlier, was lodged for court on charges of Possession of a weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking in Methamphetamine, and several firearms offences. He will appear in court on Sunday.

– After two days of budget deliberations, Brandon City Council has approved a $225 million-dollar budget, representing a municipal tax increase of 1.92% for 2022. Council debated several amendments with all areas of municipal spending being carefully considered for either augmented financial support or spending reductions. Council was also able to initiate numerous enhancements to the budget that will be of benefit to our residents. A few examples include: Drainage improvements $100,000 toward lead pipe replacement program Increased recreational programs including the construction of two new playgrounds Downtown Improvements Progress on the outdoor sports complex Improvements to Brandon’s Community Sportsplex Improvements to the water treatment plant “This was the most challenging of the past 8 budgets I’ve worked with and I’m extremely proud of the work of our entire Council and administrative team,” notes Mayor Rick Chrest. “We have reduced the proposed tax increase to 1.92%, which is less than half of current inflation, while maintaining or enhancing City services. We also commenced the largest era of City capital investment in our history. I always cherish the very collegial, collaborative and progressive approach of our Council, and the constructive results we have achieved in the face of difficult tasks.” The Council approved budget will now proceed to the public hearing stage, a date for which will be determined in the spring.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release) On January 27, 2022, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a business in the 000 block of 9th street at noon.  Investigation revealed that a 30-year-old female sprayed another individual with bear mace and fled.  The victim was treated by BFES.  Police located and arrested the suspect a short distance away.  She was later released to appear in court on April 7, 2022, on a charge of Assault with a Weapon.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On January 25, 2022, police responded to a report of an individual who appeared to be passed out in a vehicle in a parking lot in the 900 block of 18th street shortly after 9:00 am.  Police located a 21-year-old female sleeping in the vehicle.  She was arrested, as she was the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for Fail to Comply with Probation X2. Upon her arrest, police found ID in her possession, which had her photo, but another person’s name and information.  She was later released to appear in court on April 11, 2022 on charges of Fail to Comply with Probation and Possess False Identity Documents.

The ‘Freedom Rally’, expected to arrive Saturday in Ottawa, passed through Brandon earlier today.