Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Between March 30 2019 and April 3rd 2019 a 24 year old Brandon Male had stolen a credit card belonging to family members and made over $300.00 worth of unauthorized purchases. The male turned himself into police on 15 April 2019 and was released for court on June 10 2019.

Local radio personality Steve Antaya, a presence on Brandon radio for 40 years, announced his retirement today on his Facebook page. Many of you may know Steve as the legendary voice of Swap 'N' Shop on Q Country. Additionally, he has provided listeners with timely local news when major events impacted our city and region. Steve also was an Advisor to ACC's Interactive Media Arts Program. According to his Facebook post he is looking forward to a new chapter in his life including finding something new he loves as much as radio. His last day at Q Country is May 3. Best of luck in your retirement Steve, from everyone here at bdnmb.ca.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 14, 2019 at 7:57 pm police were called to a business in the 300 block of 10th Street. A 26 year old Brandon male was located with an upper body injury. He provided a false name to police and was found to have a Winnipeg Police Service Warrant of arrest for Breach of Probation. He was also combative with police upon arrest and found to have methamphetamine in his possession. He will appear in court in the morning.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Between February 15 and March 16, 2019 Police received several calls of a male stealing liquor from the MLCC located in the 3400 block of Victoria Ave.  On one of these occasions, staff members in the store confronted the suspect in an attempt to stop the thief.  The suspect raised one of the stolen bottles in a threatening manner displaying an intent and willingness to use it as a weapon against the employees.  The suspect has now been identified from in store video and on Saturday the 15 year old male from Winnipeg was charged for the thefts as well as robbery.  He will appear in court on May 14th in Brandon.

Brandon Firefigher/Paramedics responded to the Brandon Landfill on Friday afternoon for a hay fire. Crews were able to extinguish the burning hay, which did no damage to any nearby buildings. With the temperatures warming up, dry material like grass, hay, and brush are prime fuel for fires to feed off of.