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MPI’s Top 5 Frauds in 2025

MPI Rates to Rise in the New Year as PUB Approves Increase

From Impaired Driving to Drugs, Weapons, and a Vehicle Fire

Manitoba Government Donates $2.6 Million From U.S. Liquor Sales to Support Charities During Holiday Season

Crime Stoppers Wanted and Crime of the Week for December 17, 2025

Stolen Truck Recovered, Suspect Arrested After Overnight Break-In on Victoria Avenue

City Council Meeting Highlights for December 15, 2025

Drug Trafficking Bust

Drug, weapon charges laid following pedestrian stop

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately midnight on Saturday night, police conducted a pedestrian stop with a 35-year-old male from Brandon.  The male was found to be carrying a replica handgun, a concealed knife, a small quantity of methamphetamine and a quantity of cash.  The male was charged with carry a concealed weapon, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possess proceeds of crime and possession of a dangerous weapon.  The male was released from custody and will appear in court in November.

Traffic stop leads to seizure of meth, fentanyl, & stolen identification

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On 2020-10-01 at approximately 12:50 P.M. a traffic stop was conducted in the 1700 block of Highland Avenue.  The driver of the vehicle was found to be driving without a valid licence.  The license plate on the vehicle was also found to be off another vehicle.  The member conducting the stop observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.  The 35 year old driver from British Columbia and a 21 year old female were placed under arrest.  A search of the vehicle incidental to the arrest resulted in the seizure of Methamphetamines, Fentanyl, and stolen identification which included two Canadian Passports.  Both subjects were held in custody to appear in court on October 2nd, 2020.

T-Bone Crash at Highway 1 and 110

Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 110 (Eastern Access) shortly before 2:00 on Thursday afternoon for a two-vehicle crash involving a rollover. A pickup truck and an SUV collided in the intersection, which caused the pickup to roll, eventually ending up on its roof. A large amount of debris was strewn across the road as a result of the collision. A Brandon Fire and Emergency Services Fire Captain confirmed that at least one person had to be extricated by firefighter/paramedics from the overturned truck, and at least one person was transported to hospital by their ambulance. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services, Blue Hills RCMP, RM of Cornwallis Police, and Champion Towing responded to the scene. BFES Fire Captain said that the scene was left in the care of Blue Hills RCMP, and they continue to investigate.

Police investigating report of a Robbery at a Corral Centre business

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 1243 hours Wednesday afternoon police received a report of a Robbery at business in the Corral Centre. An unknown subject attempted to leave the store with unpaid items in a bag. When approached by staff he pulled out a machete that was concealed inside his jacket. The male then stated he was leaving. A search of the area for the subject by police was conducted. No arrest have been made at this time. This complaint is still under Investigation.

Firefighters Extricate Driver from Rolled Car

Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Blue Hills RCMP responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Veterans Way (Highway 457) just west of the Eastern Access (Highway 110) junction. The small red car had left the roadway, rolled through a large ditch, and came to rest on its roof on the upward slope of the ditch. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and unable to get out. Firefighter/Paramedics used extrication tools to remove the occupant from the vehicle. Miraculously the driver was able to walk away from the crash uninjured.