Male robbed of his vehicle while fueling up, police say
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Source: Brandon police Service Media Release At 11:30 pm, a male was fueling his vehicle at a convenience store on Victoria Avenue when he was approached by a male claiming to have a handgun, threatened to shoot the victim and then stole the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was located in the 3500 block of Willowdale…
Police lay impaired driving charges after vehicle strikes guardrail
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approx. 2:15 AM today a passerby reported coming upon a motor vehicle collision on 1st St North. Officers attended to the area to find a 2019 Toyota Corolla caught up on top of the guardrail of the bridge over the Assiniboine River, in the southbound on 1st St. It appeared…
Arrests made following fisticuffs between acquaintances
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 7, 2020 at approximately 2:00 am, police received a report of an assault. Two individuals, known to one another engaged in a fight. One of the suspects was in possession of a set of brass knuckles. Both individuals sustained minor injuries. A 44-year-old male suspect was arrested…
Overnight Fire Destroys Home on Braecrest Drive
Shortly before 3:00 on Monday morning, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services and Brandon Police Service responded to the corner of Braecrest Drive and 1st Street North for a report of a fully-involved structure fire. Firefighter/paramedics arrived to find a single family dwelling with heavy fire coming from throughout the home. Fire crews made an attack…
Community Connection: 20 Questions with Earl Cheasley
Earl has lived in Brandon for the past 16-years. He is a Level 4 umpire, softball Canada. Current job title: Supervisor, Inspections, Liquor Gaming and Cannabis Authority Which is the most underrated fruit: Bananas, not only are they good but they can assist with hydration and muscle recovery, which can be critical for umpires wearing the gear…
