Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approx. 3:00 AM today, police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the 2000 block of Rosser Ave.  As a result of the investigation officers seized 80 grams of Meth with an estimated street value of $8000, from within the vehicle.  The 34-year-old female from Douglas MB and a 78-year-old male of rural Brandon have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking Meth.  They will appear in court on June 10.

Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and RCMP responded to a structure fire off of Veterans Way about a mile and a half east of Chater.  The building, which appeared to maybe be a house, was completely engulfed in flames. Black smoke could be seen from as far away as Brandon. No word yet on the cause of the fire or if there were any injuries. Firefighters were still on scene as of around 7:45pm.  Photo: Liam Pattison Photography Photo: Liam Pattison Photography Photo: Liam Pattison Photography

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approx. 10 PM Friday, members of the Operational Support and Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of 9th St.  Members seized a small quantity of cocaine, $2500 in cash and items indicative of drug trafficking from the residence. A 40-year-old Brandon male was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession the proceeds of crime.  A 44-year-old Brandon female was also arrested for those same charges as well as breaching a release order. Both these accused were held in custody and will appear in court later today.   A second female, a 26 year old from Brandon was located at the residence and found to be the subject of a warrant for failing to comply with her probation order.   She was arrested and later released with a court date of June 3.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 5:00 p.m. yesterday, police stopped a vehicle in the 600 block of 26th Street. The driver lied about her name in order to avoid identification, as she is prohibited from driving. Police positively identified the female in a short period of time, and arrested her for the driving offence.  A search incidental to arrest resulted in officers locating a quantity of cocaine in individually similar sized packages, prepared for resale. The female was released from custody and will appear in court in June. She faces charges of prohibited driving, public mischief, personation with intent, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and failing to comply with a release order.

Firefighters from Carberry, CFB Shilo, Wawanesa and Glenboro are currently battling a massive grass and brush fire near the Camp Hughes community off of Highway 351.  Strong winds and very dry conditions appear to have amplified the intensity of the fire. Fire trucks from multiple fire departments were shuttling water to the scene. In a tweet by RCMP Manitoba they state, "#rcmpmb is currently evacuating homes near CFB Shilo due to a large grass/brush fire. The affected location is the area around Highway 351 & 90 Road West. If you live near this area, please prepare to evacuate, include your pets, & follow instructions from first responders." As of 7:00pm firefighters were still on scene.  Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography