The Manitoba RCMP believe Derek Whisenand, currently wanted for murder in Texas, may have crossed illegally into Canada near Haskett, Manitoba. The 27-year old male may be armed and is considered dangerous.  He is described as as Caucasian, 6’ tall, 230 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. RCMP have issued a Canada wide warrant for his arrest. They say he may be travelling with a large mixed breed dog, possibly a mix of a German Shepard and pit bull or boxer, brindle in color. Anyone with information is asked to immediately call 911 or the RCMP Integrated Border Enforcement Team at 204-324-9177 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Relaease Shortly before 7:00 am, police received a report that a male had just smashed out a window on a vehicle in the 000 block of 9th street. Police searched the area, and later located two suspects. A 27-year-old male was arrested for the Mischief to Property. He was found to be in possession of approximately 5 grams of meth and packaging material. He will appear in court on August 12, 2019 for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Mischief to Property. A 31-year-old male was also found to be in possession of approximately 3 grams of meth and a scale. He was also on court orders not to possess drugs. He was lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre and will appear in court today on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Breach of Recognizance.

Hundreds of fans lined up outside of the Keystone Centre's UCT Pavilion on Monday afternoon to see Brandon-born, NHL defenceman, Joel Edmundson and the Stanley Cup. Derek Sobkow got in line earlier in the day to attend the free viewing party. "Even though I'm a die-heard Leafs fan, I wanted to come out and recognize Joel and the Blues for capturing the cup this year" said Sobkow. "It's a special trophy and I'm glad I will have an opportunity to take a picture alongside it" added Sobkow. In addition to the viewing party at the Keystone Centre, Edmundson also made several other stops with the Stanley Cup including Murray Chevrolet Cadillac, the Sportsplex, and Outperforme Athletics. According to the NHL, the Cup will travel through eight provinces, seven states, five countries, and close to 40,000 kilometers this summer.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release An 29 year old Brandon man was arrested on Saturday afternoon and charged with Theft Under $5000 x 2, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Breach of an Undertaking. An officer was investigating two thefts from a liquor store in the previous two weeks and identified the suspect through surveillance video. The officer located the suspect in the 600 block of 10th St on Saturday afternoon and as he was stopping him to arrest him, observed him throw away several small baggies. The baggies were recovered and contained methamphetamine. The male was arrested and released to appear in court in September.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 2:15 am on Sunday morning, officers were in the area of 10th St and Rosser Ave on another matter. One of the officers observed a male riding a bicycles a short distance away. As the male on the bike passed two other men, one of the men pointed a hand gun at him. The male on the bicycle then sprayed the two men with bear spray and rode off. All three men were located in the area. The male on the bicycle, a 19 year old from Winnipeg, was arrested and lodged at Brandon Correctional Center. He will be charged with Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Breach of a Weapons Prohibiton order and will appear in court in September. The male who pointed the firearm was located in possession of a CO2 pellet pistol and was arrested. He was lodged and will be released to appear in court in September on charges of Possession of a Weapon and Use of a Firearm during the Commission of an Offence.