On May 29th at 5:41 pm Police received a call that multiple people were chasing someone with a Machete in the area of Buttercup Bay.  Police located four males in the area matching the description. One male was later determined not to be involved. The victim being chased was also located but refused to cooperate with police. A search of the three males resulted in police locating a machete, a knife and bear spray. A 16-year-old male, A 17-year-old male and a 15-year-old male were all charged for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. They were released to their guardians will all appear in court on August 7th, 2024.

On the afternoon of 2024-05-27, police attended to a business at the Corral Centre after receiving a report of a shoplifter.  The Loss Prevention employee had attempted to conduct an arrest of a 26-year-old female shoplifter, whereby the individual proceeded to physically assault the employee by kicking him in the groin.  No medical attention was required.  A check of police records for the accused revealed an outstanding warrant of arrest for failing to attend court on 6 pending charges which includes Assault with a Weapon.  The individual has been lodged at BPS and will appear in court for the warrant and new charges.

On May 26, 2024 shortly before 3:00 am, police responded to a report of suspects attempting to break in to vehicles near the 1900 block of Louise Ave.  Police canine conducted a track and located one suspect in the 2600 block of Victoria. The 26-year-old male was arrested and found to be in possession of break-in instruments and a knife.  He was to abide by conditions not to possess any weapons.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Fail to Comply with Release Order and Possess Break-in Instruments.

On May 24, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm, police received a report of a Break and Enter to a business in the 2100 block of Victoria Ave.  Suspects gained entry by throwing a cinder block through the front glass window which then triggered a business alarm.  Stolen was a guitar.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival. Anyone with information regarding this Break and Enter is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

On May 23rd at 7:41 pm Police were called to a disturbance at residence in the 600 block of 9th street. Officers located a 36-year-old male who had been stabbed twice in the chin and once in the cheek. He was transported to hospital in stable condition. The injuries were superficial and not considered life threatening. The suspect and victim were known to each other. The investigation is continuing.