The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Montana YOUNG FOR Theft Under $5000, Fail to Attend Court. On March 4, 2024, Montana YOUNG entered a Brandon residence and stole a television. YOUNG was subsequently arrested, charged and released to attend court to answer to the charge. YOUNG failed to appear for his court date and his whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. ***************** If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this person or anyone else “Wanted by Police” you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display.  Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous.  Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime. ***************** The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Theft Under $5000. On 2024/02/17, the male seen in the photo below entered into a business in the 900 block of Victoria Ave, selected a large quantity of grocery items and left the store without making any attempt to pay for the items.

On February 21st police arrested an 18-year-old male from his residence for numerous Firearm related offenses. On February 16th and 17th, 2024 the accused shot the windows out of 7 vehicles as well as a business in the 700 block of 12th street using a C02 handgun. There was video surveillance that assisted in identifying the accused. He was held for court on February 22nd, 2024.

On Feb 19th at 07:59 am police received a call that someone was sleeping in the yard of an address in the 200 block of Princess Avenue. A 49-year-old female was located deceased. Police are continuing to investigate the cause of death.

Today BDNMB.CA had the chance to give the new GM of the Keystone Centre Connie Lawrence 20 questions to get a bit of idea of who she is. Q - What do you feel is going to be the toughest part of this new job position? A - Changing the face of the Keystone Centre,  we want to teach people the importance of the Keystone and what it means to our economy. Q – Favorite moment so far working at the Keystone Centre A -  Tough question,  I have many favorite moments,  but I think the best is Ag Days this year,  a show that normally takes 36 hours to set up and watching our team come together and do it in a time crunch of 12 -  everyone worked together and it showed what true team work is all about. Q – Does the general public not truly understand the value of the Keystone A - I think there is a huge need to educate everyone,  most people do not know we have 11 conference rooms Q - TV guilty pleasure A - Caribbean Life Q – Last three purchases on Amazon A - Phone charger, Ben’s 30% deet Mosquito spray and a white Kimono Q – Would you say Darryl Wolski and Jody Sass are the worst clients you have had to deal with? A - Lol don’t even make the top 10 Q – COVID was tough on many businesses how did that effect a huge building and operation like the Keystone Centre A -  fortunately because of the size and location we became a testing site and a vaccine site not just for Brandon but for the Westman region, which allowed us to keep most of our full time staff employed. Q – When you go for dinner or lunch do you split the bill or pick it up yourself. A - normally split but again depends on the reason for the dinner and whom its with Q – What things would you like to see change in the events industry A -Cap on concert ticket pricing Q -  Favorite Super Bowl commercial A - Of course anything to do with the Clydesdales and the yellow lab puppy -  the best happy cry! Q– Are you a social media influencer A - Not At ALL Q - Did you have a childhood hero A - Wayne Gretzky Q – Describe yourself in 5 words A -  honest, humble, compassionate, strong and driven Q – Dog or cat person A - DOG Q – Favorite movie of all time A – Dances with Wolves Q– Country you would like to visit A - Sweden Q – Biggest pet peeve A - Rude people Q – What is a purchase you made that you regret today A - lol a Pub and Grill Q – How many hours on average do you work A– 60 hr. a week Q - Artist you would like to see at Country Fest A – Jelly Roll

On February 20th at 04:55 am Police were called to a multi vehicle accident in the 5500 block of Richmond Avenue East. A semi-truck was traveling northbound on Limestone Rd east, turning westbound onto Richmond Avenue when the vehicle broke down. The semi-trailer was blocking the westbound lane and partially blocking the east bound lane. An eastbound Dodge Caravan struck the back driver’s side of the semi-trailer. A Mitsubishi Lancer that was also traveling eastbound then struck the Dodge Caravan. The 52-year-old male who was operating the Carvan has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police are still on scene and continuing the investigation.