A 32 y/o female was arrested after she allegedly stole $1000.00 worth of merchandise in a shopping basket from Superstore.  Police attended and found the woman in the parking lot with the merchandise, transferring it from the basket to bags.  Once she was arrested, she was found to be the  subject of a warrant for theft and on conditions not to attend Superstore.  The merchandise was returned and she was held for Court on all charges.

Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon and Fail to Comply with a Court Order On Friday afternoon, police responded to a downtown hotel for a male who had been attacked with a machete.  He sustained injuries to his hand a face and was transported by ambulance to the hospital with non-life threating injuries. The investigation discovered the victim had been assaulted at a different location and came to the hotel for help.  A 36 y/o male was located and arrested, he will be held for Court on Saturday.  It is believed that neither party involved knew each other. Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon Friday morning, police responded to a central Brandon residence for a disturbance.  Once at the residence, police discovered a 31y/o had sustained a stab wound to his hand.  A 26 y/o female was arrested and charged.  Both parties were known to each other.  The female was released with a Court date.

On August 1st at 7:35AM police executed a search warrant in the 400 block of 4th Street in relation to a Cyber Tip initiated child pornography investigation. A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with Access, Possession, and Distribution of Child Pornography along with Possession of Meth. A court date is set for October 10th, 2024. A 27-year-old man was on location and found to have an endorsed Warrant of Arrest. His charges are Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Possession of Meth. His court dates are October 10th, 2024, as well as court in Winnipeg October 9th, 2024. Drugs were seized as were electronic devices for analysis.

  Failure to Comply On July 31st ongoing communication between a party of three, went against several release order conditions resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old male, a 59-year-old male and a 56-year-old woman. The 28-year-old male has a court date set for July 31st, 2024, while the other two have a court date set for October 24th, 2024.  Intoxicated Person On July 31st at 9:09PM police were called to Shoppers Mall where an intoxicated female was causing a disturbance. Members attended and a 32-year-old female was arrested to prevent further issues and lodged overnight. She will be released once sober. Impaired Driving On July 31st at 9:45PM police conducted a vehicle stop in the 600 block of 12th Street. Driver presented signs consistent with impairment by alcohol and failed ASD device. The 37-year-old male argued the reading and was arrested and transported to BRHC to provide blood sample. Samples taken and charges pending. Vehicle towed.  Impaired Driving On August 1st at 5:25AM police conducted a vehicle stop in the 300 block of 5th Street. The driver fled from the vehicle and a foot pursuit ensued. The driver was apprehended in the 300 block of 4th Street. The 23-year-old male exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested. He was later released with a court date of August 8th, 2024. Breach of Release Order (Curfew) On July 31st at 11:00PM police attended a residence in the 300 block of Dennis Street. A 13-year-old female had breached a Release Order and missed curfew for the second time in two days. Arrested and lodged for court in the morning on August 1st, 2024. Intoxicated Person / Minor Consumption On August 1st at 3:52AM patrol unit found highly intoxicated youth walking on 1st Street and McTavish Avenue. A 15-year-old male was lodged and later released to a caregiver.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for August 1, 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”  Lesterlynn COOK FOR Theft Under $500 & Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.  On May 27, 2024, Lesterlynn COOK, stole merchandise from a business located in the 900 block of 18th Street North. When COOK was arrested, she had in her possession a stolen credit card. COOK has failed to attend court and her whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. CRIME OF THE WEEK for July 19, 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a  Theft Under $5000.  On July 29, 2024, a male suspect broke into a locked gated compound in the 1300 block of Princess Avenue and stole a blue Mastercraft generator valued at approximately $1000.00.  The suspect was caught on surveillance cameras wearing a facemask, white rimed hat, black pants and a white hoody. ***************************************** 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.