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Brandon Fire & Emergency Services Launches Recruitment Drive

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Police arrest male suspect in connection to stabbing incident in Brandon

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BPS News Release October 1, 2024

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Police arrest male suspect in connection to stabbing incident in Brandon

Liquor Vendor Heist at Travel Lodge: suspects evade capture

Firearms reported stolen from garage in Brandon

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 8, 2021 at 4:51 am, police received a report of a break and enter to a residential garage on Clement Drive.  The homeowner noticed the garage light was on and the overhead door was open.  Suspects are believed to have entered the garage by forcing a door between 10:30 pm on April 7, and 4:45am on April 8.  Stolen were two firearms, taken from a locked gun case, which was pried open.  They are described as a vintage 12 gage Cooey single shot, shotgun with a brown wood stock.  The other is a black Mossberg patriot 270 caliber rifle with a vortex scope.  Also stolen was a hunting knife with a brown multi-color handle and a brown leather sheath and a Dewalt 18 volt cordless impact drill set. Anyone with information regarding this B&E is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

Disturbance leads to arrest of Brandon teen

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 5, 2021, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a residence at approximately 6:30 pm.  A 13-year-old female youth was damaging property within the home, as she was under the influence of illicit drugs.  Her caregivers were unable to prevent her from acting out further.  She was arrested to prevent further damage and lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober.

Flamingos take over lawns in support of the Kinsmen Club of Brandon

Are you looking for a unique way to recognize a birthday, anniversary, job promotion or special occasion? Why not consider a flock of pink flamingos from the Kinsmen Club of Brandon. Imagine how excited your friends or family will be when they wake up to find pink flamingos covering their front yard. Photo: Kinsemen Club of Brandon Flocking your friends and family can be fun and exciting! The Kinsmen Club of Brandon starting flocking homes/yards in Brandon and area in late October of 2020, as they were looking for an alternative way of fundraising for their various charity initiatives. The volunteer driven organization has completed nearly 75 such flockings since its inception. The club now has 4-sets of 25 flamingos at their disposal and have left as few as 11 flamingos on a yard to a high of 72. For a $50 donation, they will place 25 bright pink flamingos on a residential lawn. Additional flamingos are $2 per flamingo. In addition to being a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate, it's hassle free as the Kinsmen Club takes care of set up and take down. Proceeds from March & April's flockings will be donated to the Samaritan Home Safe and Warm Shelter expansion. For bookings, or additional information, please contact the Flockmaster at flockmasterj@brandonkin.ca.
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Teen accused of impaired driving

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 4, 2021 at approx. 11:10 AM police received a report of a passed out male in a vehicle in the 2200 blk Pacific Ave. Police attended and located a 19 year old male in a running vehicle. He was arrested for being in care and control while impaired and brought to the police station. He provided samples of his breath, which resulted in reading over the legal limit. He was released to appear in court on April 12, 2021 on charges of Care and Control while impaired and Care and Control while over .08

Police: Traffic stop turns up meth

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.