Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Police received a report of an assault on a Correctional Officer at Brandon Correctional Centre, which occurred at approximately 8:20 pm, on November 10, 2019, by a 21-year-old inmate. Following the assault, the inmate then proceeded to cause extensive damage within the subunit where he was held, including throwing furniture, and food around. The officer received extensive injuries and was transported to BRHC via ambulance. When police arrived, the situation was contained by BCC employees. Following an investigation into the actions of the inmate, the 21-year-old male was arrested on November 13, 2019. He will appear in court today on a charge of Aggravated Assault of Peace Officer, and Mischief to Property Over $5000. The Officer is no longer in the hospital and is recovering.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Update: James LEPINE has been located, arrested, and lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre. He will appear in court today on a charge of Arson Disregard for Human Life. On November 11, 2019 shortly before 6:00 am, police and members from BFES responded to a structure fire at a residence in the 700 block of 13th street. Multiple individuals and pets evacuated safely from the building. There were no injuries reported as a result of this fire. We do not have an estimation as to the extent of the damage to the residence, except to say that it remains uninhabitable at this time.  A warrant was issued for the arrest of James LEPINE.

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Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At about 8:25 PM Friday evening, a vehicle stop was conducted in the 700 block Rosser Avenue. During the stop, a can of pepper spray was located in the area occupied by a 26 year-old male.  Also located within the vehicle were several ounces of cocaine and paraphernalia consistent with trafficking. As a result of the investigation, a 39 year-old female from Brandon was released on appropriate police imposed conditions, and is to appear in court on January 9th facing one charge of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. The male was held in custody and will appear today on charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon, and failing to comply with recognizance order, as he is currently bound by an order not to have any contact or communication with the female involved.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 28, 2019, police received a report of an assault, which occurred within a residence. The suspect was from a rural address, but had attended Brandon to search for his ex-girlfriend. He found her at the residence of another male by following her information on Snap Map, which is a location sharing feature on the Snapchat app. The resident opened the door to speak with the suspect, and the suspect soon refused to leave the residence when told to. The suspect proceeded to assault the other male by choking him, and punching him. The investigation led police to the discovery of the suspect’s identity and whereabouts. On November 7, 2019, the 21-year-old male suspect turned himself into police. He was arrested and will appear in court on January 2, 2020 on charges of Unlawfully in a Dwelling, Assault, and Choking to Overcome Resistance.