The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Francesca HOULE FOR Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Weapon On April 11th, 2024, as part of an ongoing investigation, Police conducted a search warrant at Francesca HOULE’s residence. Police located Cocaine and drug trafficking paraphernalia along with cash and weapons. HOULE was arrested and released, however has failed to attend court, therefore a warrant of arrest has been issued for Francesca HOULE as her whereabouts are unknown at this time. CRIME OF THE WEEK for October 25th, 2023 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Fraudulently Obtaining Food. On October 12, 2024, three females and one male attended a restaurant in the 200 block of 18th Street North. The culprits dined then fled without paying their bill. The suspects fled on foot but not before being captured on video surveillance. ************** 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.

Theft Under $5000 At 12:31PM an employee of a business in the Corral Centre reports a thief in custody for shoplifting $450 worth of merchandise. BPS attended and picked up the 37-year-old male. He was held in custody and will attend court in the morning on October 24th, 2024. Theft Under $5000 X2 At 2:27PM a female was observed stealing items from a business in the 1500 block of 18th Street. (Value of $492). BPS attended and picked up the 34-year-old female. She was held in custody and will attend court in the morning on October 24th, 2024. Records reveal she had a previous unendorsed Warrant of Arrest also for Theft Under $5000. Theft Under $5000 At 9:00PM police were called to a business in the Corral Centre where they had a thief detained. (Value of $25.98).  BPS attended and the 49-year-old woman, who was aggressive towards staff, was arrested, charged, and later released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 9th, 2025.

Robbery, Break Enter & Commit, Resist Arrest, Possession of Dangerous Weapon, and Breach of Release Order X2 At 8:25PM a call came in of a 20-year-old female forcing her way into a residence in the 700 block of 10th Street and stole a vape at knifepoint. She fled prior to police arrival but was caught on video surveillance. Once identified on surveillance she was located at her residence where she resisted during the arrest. She was later released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 2nd, 2025. Stolen Vehicle Recovered At 8:31PM a report of an abandoned vehicle near 10th Street and Pacific Avenue came in to police. It had a broken front windshield and an axe on the front seat. At 8:47PM a female called BPS reporting her vehicle stolen from the 100 block of 4th Street that matched this vehicles description. The vehicle was towed, and police continue to investigate.

Shoplifting leads to Arrest On October 11th, Police received a report of a theft of merchandise from a business in the 900 block of Victoria Ave. The suspect was identified via video surveillance and located on Saturday and charged with Theft Under $5,000. The 34yr old female was released on an Undertaking and will appear in Court in December.  Traffic stop leads to Arrest At 9:14pm on the 19th, Police conducted a traffic stop on the 900 block of 26th St. where one of the occupants was found to have an outstanding Warrant of Arrest. The 30yr old female was arrested and then released on an Appearance Notice with Court in December.

Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, alongside Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, announced the governments of Canada and Manitoba have reached an agreement to expand school food programs in Manitoba. This agreement, made possible by the federal government’s $1-billion National School Food Program, will enhance and expand Manitoba’s existing school food programs to provide meals to about 19,080 more kids every year, starting this school year. When children have access to healthy food, they do better in school and are set up to succeed, noted Freeland. The federal government’s generational investments like the Canada Child Benefit, which provides families with up to nearly $8,000 per child, per year, help cover the costs of essentials children need. The federal government is building on this support by providing healthy meals at school, so children have what they need to learn, grow and succeed – regardless of their family’s circumstances. “Kids can’t learn on an empty stomach. We made a commitment to Manitoba families that we’d make sure kids across our province had access to food when they go to school, and we’ve delivered on that promise. Kids across Manitoba can now get a meal or a snack when they need one, so they can concentrate, learn and reach their full potential.” – Premier Wab Kinew  Manitoba is the second province, after Newfoundland and Labrador, to sign an agreement with the federal government for the new National School Food Program. Today’s agreement includes an initial federal investment of approximately $17.2 million over the next three years to ensure more kids get the nutritious food they need to thrive. The federal government invites all provinces and territories to help more kids get access to school food by reaching these agreements. It is one of the best investments governments can make to lower costs, support families and care for the next generation, noted Freeland. With an investment of $1 billion over five years, the National School Food Program will feed up to 400,000 more kids across Canada every year. This is a generational investment, especially in the most vulnerable children, who are most impacted by a lack of access to food. Through today’s agreement, the federal government is helping children across Manitoba reach their full potential.