Accused bike thief caught red-handed
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Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 6:50 p.m., Police received a report that a male was attempting to steal a locked bicycle in the laneway of the 1400 Block Pacific Avenue. Officers attended and located the man in possession of the bicycle as well as a set of bolt cutters and a large knife.…
Alleged drunk driver flees scene of two vehicle accident
Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Monday night, Police responded to two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 18th Street and Princess Avenue. A male driver from one of the vehicles fled the scene on foot but was apprehended a short distance away and displayed signs of impairment. The male was transported to…
Brandon Boxing Club will rise again
One of Noel Harding's worst nightmares happened. Noel was about 2000 miles from home, preparing for the largest fight of his professional boxing career, when he learned that the weekend's devastating fires had all but wiped out his Brandon Boxing Club. He was in Guadalajara, Mexico about to enter the ring when he got the news. Noel…
Reported vehicle fire in Brandon’s east end Sunday night
At around 9:20 Sunday evening, fire and police responded to 940 Douglas St. for a reported vehicle fire. The vehicle was on fire in Accel Towing and Transport’s lot. This was the second vehicle fire of the day for fire crews. No neighbouring structures were affected and no injuries occurred. The fire was put out within minutes. Photos by:…
Brandon’s emergency response team provides updates on yesterday’s fires
Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon’s emergency response team wishes to provide an update on its continuing response after a series of significant structure fires broke out in downtown Brandon this afternoon. Members with Brandon Fire & Emergency Services responded to an initial fire at the Christie’s Office Plus building in the 700-block of…
