Break and Enter to Business On April 6, 2024, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a fenced business compound in the 300 block of Park Ave E.  Suspects cut the fence overnight.  Once inside they stole more than $6000 worth of industrial cable. 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. Assault On April 6, 2024 shortly after 1:00 pm, police responded to a report of an assault at a residence.  The victim, an adult female, was punched in the face by a 27-year-old male.  She did not require medical attention.  The male was later located and arrested at a separate residence.  He was released and will appear in court on June 10, 2024 on a charge of Assault. Break and Enter – Suspects Arrested On April 6, 2024 shortly before 6:00 pm, police responded to a report of 3 individuals who had just forced their way into an apartment in the 000 block of 10th street.  Police arrested the 3 individuals while they were still in the residence.  The 33-year-old male suspect will appear in court today on a charge of Break and Enter.  The 31-year-old male will appear in court today on charges of Break and Enter, Fail to Comply with Release Order and Resist Arrest.  The 33-yar-old female was released to appear in court on June 3, 2024 on a charge of Break and Enter. Assault  On April 6, 2024, police received a report that a female had been assaulted earlier in the day by a 38-year-old male.  The victim did not require medical attention. The male was to abide by conditions not to communicate with the female, and he was to abstain from consuming alcohol.  The male was located and arrested at his residence.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Assault and Fail to comply with Release Order X2. Assault On April 7, 2024, shortly before 1:00 am, police responded to a report of an assault in a residence.  The 23-year-old female assaulted an adult male by hitting him and scratching him leaving minor injuries.  She was arrested and later released to appear in court on May 13, 2024 on a charge of Assault. Assault On April 6, 2024, an adult female victim attended to Brandon Police Service and reported an assault which occurred earlier in the day at a residence by a 44-year-old male.  She received minor injuries from the assault.  The male was already in police custody on a related matter.  He remained in custody and will appear in court today on a charge of Assault. Breach of Probation On April 6, 2024 shortly after 2:00 pm, police responded to a report of a male at a business in the 900 block of 18th street N.  The male was unwelcome in the business and he was to abide by conditions not to attend it.  Police arrested the 26-year-old male.  He was later released to appear in court on June 3, 2024 on a charge of Fail to Comply with Probation Order. Disturbance in Licensed Premise On April 7, 2024, shortly after midnight, police responded to a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance at a business in the 1000 block of 10th street.  The 23-year-old male was attempting to fight with employees there.  He was arrested and lodged to prevent any further issues.  He will be releases once sober and issued a fine under the LGCCA. Breach of the Peace On April 6, 2024, police responded to a report of an intoxicated male causing issues in a residence.  The male was initially cooperative and left, however he returned later in the day and continued to cause issues.  He was arrested shortly before 6:00 pm and lodged until sober. Breach of the Peace On April 7, 2024, shortly after 3:00 am police responded to a report of an intoxicated male in a residence whose behavior was causing concern for others.  He was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober, to prevent his actions from escalating. Breach of the Peace On April 7, 2023 shortly before 4:00 am, police responded to a report of an intoxicated male at a business in the 000 block of 10th street.  The male was unwelcome and would not leave.  He was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober to prevent his actions from continuing. Arrest Warrants On April 6, 2024, police located and arrested a 52-year-old male who was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Attend Court.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service to appear in court today. On April 7, 2024, police located and arrested a 29-year-old female on an outstanding charge of Mischief Under $5000.  She was released to appear in court on June 17, 2024.

On April 6, 2024, at 1:34 am, police and fire/emergency services were dispatched to fire at a residence in the 300 block of 15th Street.   The fire was extinguished shortly after fire and emergency services arrived and appeared to have originated on the 3rd floor.  Emergency services located and transported an injured occupant of the 3rd floor suite to hospital.  The occupant had sustained injuries as a result of falling from a 3rd story window.  The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Dr. Austin Gulliver and Dr. Tyler Foster of BU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a viewing of Monday’s solar eclipse. They will set up two solar-filtered telescopes, from about 12:50 p.m., to about 3 p.m., outside the south entrance of the John R. Brodie Science Centre, along Louise Ave. They will also have welder’s glasses and eclipse viewing shades available for $1 each on a first-come, first-served basis. They also donated 40 glasses to Riverheights School in Brandon. While Monday’s event will be a total eclipse in eastern Canada, the moon will partially block the sun in western Manitoba, with the peak occurring at about 2 p.m. “You’ll see a big bite taken out of the sun, maybe 50 to 60 per cent of the sun will be missing,” Dr. Foster recently told the Brandon Sun. “At its peak depths, you won’t notice it by eye, there’ll be 50 to 60 per cent less light around you.” Staring at the sun can cause severe damage to unprotected eyes. People should not watch Monday’s eclipse unless they have suitable eye protection such as shade 14 welding glasses or special solar-viewing glasses that meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2 standard. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes should also not be used without specialized solar filters. Even with proper eye protection, viewing time should be limited. Eclipse projectors are easy to make at home and are another safe way to watch the solar eclipse.

In an exciting development for public transportation, Brandon City Council has taken a proactive step to enhance the city’s public transportation network by bringing forward the purchase of a new bus, initially slated for 2026. This forward-thinking decision leverages an unallocated surplus just over $1 million, enabling the City to bolster transit services well ahead of the original schedule. The acquisition of an additional bus this year means immediate improvements to the City’s fleet, two years earlier than expected. This new bus will make a total of four new buses slated for purchase this year. These new buses will also contribute to lower emissions and significantly reduce ongoing maintenance costs. Advanced features and improved reliability will benefit riders, thanks to the latest advancements in transportation technology. “By advancing the purchase of a new bus to this year, we are not just addressing the immediate needs of our transit system, we are also taking a strategic step toward long-term financial sustainability”, says Mayor Jeff Fawcett. “More importantly, it demonstrates our commitment to improving the daily commute of our citizens by replacing problematic buses sooner rather than later.” The pre-qualification process for bidders is currently underway.  Once this phase concludes, the design work is expected to commence immediately. Delivery is expected within 18-24 months based on industry forecasts. Stay tuned for more updates on this initiative, which is set to mark a new era of efficiency and sustainability for Brandon’s public transportation.

On April 4th at 02:02 am police conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Brandon Avenue. A 28-year-old female and a 35-year-old male were arrested as drug paraphernalia was visible. Further search of the vehicle located a can of pepper spray, 50 grams of meth and over $400 in cash. The pair were later released for court on June 13th, 2024