Earlier this afternoon at around 5:00pm, Brandon Police Service's Tactical Response Unit was conducting a police operation in the 3500 block of Willowdale Crescent. Police officers in tactical gear and armed with rifles were seen pointing their weapons at a second floor apartment. Police used the loud speaker on the Armoured Rescue Vehicle to attempt to communicate with the occupants inside. Officers could be heard telling the occupants to "come out with your hands up" multiple times.  After over half an hour with no contact with occupants inside, police deployed a remote controlled robot which climbed up the stairs to the door of the apartment. Shortly after the robot made it up the stairs, two occupants exited the apartment with their hands above their heads.  Once they made their way down the stairs, the two occupants of the apartment could be seen kissing as police continued communications with the pair. Both occupants were placed in handcuffs and put into police vehicles. Tactical officers appeared to conduct a search of the apartment before the scene was released, and traffic was able to flow again. No word yet on why police were there, and what happened.  At least three people were taken away in police vehicles. Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 21, 2021, police responded to a report of an assault with bear mace at a residence in the 600 block of Van Horne at approximately 12:38 pm.  Two male suspects sprayed inside of the residence with the mace and assaulted the homeowner’s two dogs by cutting them. The homeowner went to a neighbor for assistance when the two suspects fled. Animal control transported both dogs to a vet for non-life-threatening injuries.  The homeowner declined any medical attention. Police continue to investigate this assault.

On the footsteps of bdnmb.ca's extremely successful Food Truck Warz event in Brandon in 2017, the food truck trend has exploded in the city with several new trucks entering the marketplace each summer. Last summer the family who own & operate Sabor Latino restaurant expanded their operation with the introduction of a food trailer--The Mexican King. Serving Brandon's best authentic Latin American cuisine, Mexican King was an instant hit with Brandon and area residents. This summer they are back at it once again with the addition of another food truck---Mexican Queen. The menu at Mexican Queen will include a variety of CREPAS, ice cream, special hot dogs, floats, piña coladas, and more. The Mexican Queen will join the Mexican King food truck in the parking lot of Canadian Tire and Tim Horton’s on 18th Street, starting Friday, April 30. Initially the trucks will be open Thursday to Sunday with a new schedule starting in June. May hours: Thursday to Saturday 11.30 to 8 pm. Sundays 12 to 5 pm. The menu for both trucks can be found at this link. A tres leches cake that will be sold at Mexican Queen Tacos from the Mexican King

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 19, 2021, police responded to a report of a male attempting to break into a business in the 2000 block of Park Ave shortly after 9:00 pm.  A business representative caught the 29-year-old male trying to force the door lock with pry bars.  Police arrested the male at the business.  He will appear in court on June 21, 2021 on charges of Possession of Break-in Instruments and Attempted Break and Enter.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 15, 2021, at approximately 1:30 pm, police responded to a report of an assault in which two individuals were sprayed with bear mace in the area of the 800 block of Pacific Ave.  The two victims were treated for the exposure to the chemical at BRHC. Police attempted to locate the suspect, but he fled from the area. The 22-year-old male suspect was located on April 19, 2021 while walking in the 300 block of 8th street shortly after 2:00 am.  He was under the influence of illicit drugs at the time of his arrest, contrary to prior release conditions. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Assault with a Weapon X2 and Fail to Comply with Release Order.