Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Just before 3:00 AM Monday morning, members on patrol observed a vehicle parked, in a parking lot in the 3400 block Victoria Avenue, with a blinker on. Upon attending to the vehicle, a male was observed in the driver’s seat, apparently passed-out, with vomit seen inside and outside of the vehicle. After being medically assessed, the 21 year-old Brandon resident was returned to BPS for breath samples, which he refused to provide. He was arrested for that offense, and held to sober up. He will be released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on December 29th facing charges of impaired care and control and failing to provide a breath sample.

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Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On December 18, 2020 shortly before midnight, police stopped a cyclist, who was later found to be in possession of a small quantity of Meth, and an edged weapon. He was arrested and will appear in court on March 11, 2021 on charges of Possess Meth and Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Break and Enter to Residential Garage On December 18, 2020, police received a report of a break and enter to a garage in the 1600 block of 3 street.  Suspects gained entry through the walk in door.  Once inside they entered a vehicle and stole change.  Anyone with information regarding this Break and Enter is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service. Break and Enter to Residential Shed On December 18, 2020, police received a report of a break and Enter to a shed on Wexford Bay.  Suspects gained entry by forcing the door between December 15 and December 18.  Stole were a green Trek mountain bike, a grey Norco bike with a carrier on the back, and a Mastercraft miter saw.  Anyone with information regarding this Break and Enter is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On Wednesday afternoon, a vehicle with no license plates was stopped in the 800 block of 22nd St. The male driver did not have a drivers license and there was open liquor bottles in the back seat. The driver was arrested and the other occupants removed from the vehicle. A search revealed a prohibited weapon (canister of bear spray) and a quantity of white powder believed to be fentanyl.   All of the subjects were arrested and transported to BPS. Two of the male subjects lied about their identity, however their identities were confirmed from previous police contact.   All four subjects were charged as follows… A 23 year old woman from Portage la Prairie has been charged with Possess Weapon Dangerous, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl. She was released with a court date in March. A 25 year old man from Plumas is charged with Possess Weapon Dangerous, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl and Public Mischief. A 26 year old man with no fixed address is charged with Possess Weapon Dangerous, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl and Public Mischief. He was also arrested on a warrant from Portage la Prairie RCMP for Assault and Fail to comply with an Undertaking. A 23 year old man from Winnipeg is charged with Possess Weapon Dangerous, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl and several offences under the Highway Traffic Act. All three men will appear in court on Thursday morning. All four subjects were also issued offence notices for breaching a public health order by gathering in a group while they are not from the same residence.