Assault with a Weapon On July 31, 2025, police responded to a report of an assault, where the suspect used a conducted energy weapon on the victim.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival. On August 1, 2025, police located and arrested the 39-year-old male suspect.  Upon his arrest, he was also found to be in possession of Meth. He was lodged and remanded into custody on charges of Possession of Restricted Weapon While Prohibited, Assault with a Weapon, Fail to Comply with Probation, Unauthorized Possession Restricted Weapon, Possession of a Restricted Weapon Knowing it’s Possession is Unauthorized, and Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. Take Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent On July 21, 2025, a complainant reported that their vehicle had been taken without consent by an acquaintance on July 18, 2025, and caused the vehicle to be towed and impounded. On August 1, 2025, following a complaint of intoxicated individuals harassing patrons of the Keystone Centre High School Rodeo, police arrested several of the suspects.  One of them, an 18-year-old male, was found to be the suspect in the above noted vehicle complaint.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober and will be released to appear in court on October 9, 2025, on a charge of Take Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: August 1, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Rolanda STAR FOR Assault Police Officer, Resist Police Officer & Fail to Attend Court. On July 4th, 2024, Rolanda STAR assaulted a Brandon police officer and then resisted arrest. STAR was arrested and released, however; has failed to attend court, therefore a warrant of arrest has been issued. CRIME OF THE WEEK for Aug 1st, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000. On July 19th, 2025, at approximately 4:30PM, two males walked onto a property located in the 200 block of 4th street and proceeded to steal 2 packages that were left at the front door. The males fled the area 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.

The City of Brandon is proud to announce the start of construction on the new Membrane building at the Water Treatment Facility—the single largest construction contract ever awarded by the City. This investment will introduce advanced membrane technology to treat the challenging Assiniboine River water, ensuring Brandon’s drinking water meets and exceeds national standards. During the construction phase, the existing water treatment facility will continue to operate while the new membrane building is integrated with the current infrastructure. The construction activities are expected to affect residents in the vicinity of the Water Treatment Facility and all users of Queen Elizabeth Park. Given the multi-year timeline, impacts will include restricted access, increased traffic, and varying levels of construction noise as the project progresses. At its regular meeting on Mon, July 28, Brandon City Council approved the bid from NAC Constructors Ltd. to undertake this project at a cost of $127.9 million. The project is scheduled for completion in 2029 and will supply water to all homes, schools, and businesses in the community. “This is a huge investment in our city’s future, one that reflects our commitment to doing what Brandon does best: delivering reliable, high-quality services to our residents,” said Mayor Jeff Fawcett. “The new membrane building will ensure safe, reliable drinking water for our community for generations to come. It’s a major step forward for Brandon.  I’m proud and excited to see this project finally get underway after years of work, collaboration, and vision.” The City will provide regular updates to residents at key milestones, especially when construction may impact affected residents. For more information on the Water Treatment Facility upgrade, visit brandon.ca/home-property-environment/water-and-wastewater/drinking-water/water-treatment-facility-upgrade.

Assault with a Weapon / Possession of a Weapon On July 29th at 12:33AM Police responded to a report that a female had just been chased by a male with a handgun near a hotel on the 3100 block of Victoria Avenue. Police attended and located the victim with hotel security and a First Nation Safety Officer. BPS officers patrolled the area and located the suspect on the east side of the hotel. He was arrested, held in detention cells and will attend court in the morning on July 29th, 2025. Theft Under $5000 / Breach of Undertaking On July 29th at 4:04PM a Loss Prevention Officer from a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue reported that they had a male detained for shoplifting. The male was on previous conditions not to attend the store. BPS officers attended and arrested the 42-year-old male. He was later released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of September 22nd, 2025.  

The City of Brandon is pleased to introduce the Tree Planting Reimbursement Program, an initiative aimed at cultivating a greener, more resilient urban landscape across all neighbourhoods in our city. Through this program, Brandon homeowners can receive up to $300 in reimbursement for eligible tree purchases planted on their private residential property. To qualify, applicants must: Select tree species that are native or well-suited to Brandon’s climate. A list of acceptable tree species is available on brandon.ca. Follow city guidelines to ensure safe planting locations. Avoid planting on city property including sidewalks, boulevards, or parks. How it works: Apply for pre-approval: confirm that your proposed tree species and planting location(s) meet eligibility requirements. Purchase and plant the approved tree(s) on your property. Submit proof of planting to receive your reimbursement. Once all steps are completed, homeowners will receive their reimbursement within four to six weeks. Participants are expected to maintain their trees for at least two years following planting. This initiative empowers residents to be active stewards of Brandon’s environment while enjoying the long-term benefits trees bring to their homes and community. “By participating, residents not only enhance the beauty of their yards and neighborhoods—they also contribute to cleaner air, reduced energy costs through shade coverage, and a stronger local ecosystem that supports biodiversity,” said Perry Roque, Director of Parks & Recreation Services. “This initiative empowers residents to be active stewards of Brandon’s environment while enjoying the long-term benefits trees bring to their homes and community.” To learn more, visit brandon.ca/home-property-environment/trees-and-gardens/tree-planting-reimbursement-program. Let’s make Brandon bloom—one tree at a time.