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Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release In July 2019, police received a complaint of the theft of approximately $180,000 from an estate. The suspect of the theft was the power of attorney for the estate. An ongoing investigation into the matter led to the arrest of the 76-year-old male suspect on February 19, 2020. He… February 20, 2020

Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police Service responded to the intersection of 13th St and Park Ave for a large four-vehicle crash late Wednesday afternoon. Two SUVs, one van and one sedan (not pictured) were involved in the crash. All vehicles suffered extensive damage, and none were driveable. Airbags deployed in at least… February 19, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On January 13, 2020, police received a report of the theft of merchandise from a business in the 1600 block of 18th street. The suspect’s image was captured on the businesses security camera, and the suspect was identified. On February 18, 2020 shortly before 5:00 am, the 22-year-old male suspect… February 18, 2020

1 in 7 youth in Manitoba were diagnosed with a mental disorder between 2009 and 2013. 75% of young Canadians with mental health problems don’t seek help.  Brandon & Area SPIN (Suicide Prevention Implementation Network) partnered with the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Headstrong Youth Anti-Stigma Initiative in 2014.  It is based on their award-winning… February 18, 2020

Source:Brandon Police Service Media Release On February 15th, police received a report of a vehicle, which had been stolen from The Victoria Inn Parking lot sometime overnight.  Police observed this vehicle the next night travelling in numerous back lanes.  The vehicle fled westbound on HWY 1A where it drove off the roadway and became stuck in the ditch.  The… February 16, 2020