On February 29th at 10:18 am police were called to a two-vehicle collision in the 1400 block of Richmond Avenue East. A black BMW and a White Dodge Charger had collided in the intersection. Police had received a prior call about the Dodge charger being driven by an impaired driver. No Serious injuries were reported. The 21-year-old male driver of the Dodge Charger was arrested for impaired driving. He provided breath samples that were twice the legal limit. He will appear in court on May 9th, 2024.

On February 28th at 2:30 pm Police conducted a pedestrian check in the 300 block of 9th street. A 30-year-old male was arrested as he had an outstanding warrant for failing to provide his DNA. He was transported to Brandon Police Service for processing and later released. On February 28th at 11:01 pm Police received a call reporting an intoxicated female entering yards and stumbling around the 1100 block of 9th street. A 20-year-old female was arrested as she had an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court. She was held for court on February 29th, 2024. On February 29th at 00:47 am Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of 15th street for an unwanted guest. A 20-year-old female was arrested as she had an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court. She was held for court on February 29th, 2024.  

To ensure the province can respond to staffing challenges in the health-care system, the Manitoba government approved a $710-million special warrant, Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced today. “This special warrant was needed due to the failure of the previous government to account for collective bargaining agreements in Manitoba’s health system,” said Sala. “Our government inherited the budgetary failures of the previous government and this warrant is needed as we deal with a $1.6-billion deficit. We are committed to balancing the priorities of Manitobans while being responsible with the province’s finances.” A special warrant is required when spending for public services has not been accounted for but is required for the public good, noted the minister. Sala noted the amount was determined due to staffing initiatives not included in the government’s contingency fund and unbudgeted collective agreements that led to an extra $700 million needed in the Department of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care for cash flow requirements.

On February 25th, a 14-year-old male was arrested for assault with a weapon. On February 16th, an institution in the 1900 block of 1st street reported the male had struck his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend over the head with a metal water bottle. No serious injuries were reported, and the accused will appear in court on April 30th, 2024.

On the 20th of February, an unknown person keyed a vehicle that was parked at a business in the 1600 block of 18th St. in Brandon. Video surveillance captured the incident, which lead to a 20yr old Brandon man being identified as the one responsible. He was charged Friday with Mischief Under $5,000 and will appear in Court in April. On Friday, February 24th, at approximately 3:42pm, a 911 call was received in relation to an MVA involving a 10yr old. It appears that the child ran into the side of a truck while attempting to cross the street in the 100 block of Park Ave. The 10yr old was taken to BRHC for precautionary measures.