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Brandon ‘Smack the Jack’ Player Wins $1.03 Million Jackpot

Property Crimes, Weapons and as always…more warrants executed

Brandon Pickleball Club making huge progress

New critical care centre in Brandon to open this spring

Provincial minimum wage to increase October 1, 2026

Assaults, Arrest Warrants and Stolen Vehicle Recovered

Male Suspect Arrested After Attempted Break-Ins at Multiple Businesses

Stolen Truck, Firearms Seized After Police Chase Leads to Four Arrests in Brandon

Intoxicated Male Assaults Two Officers, Damages Police Vehicle After Disturbance at BPS

Resist Arrest / Assault Police Officer X2 / Mischief to Property On June 14th at 11:12AM a 23-year-old male attended BPS in a non-sensical state. He was prevented access to the main lobby however gained access when other civilians were allowed access. Two officers were already at the front aware of him. The male was intoxicated by drug and refused to leave the building after several requests. Upon arrest for Breach of the Peace the male resisted compliance, and a struggle ensued. The male punched one officer twice on the top of the head and he punched the second officer once to the side of the face. The male was cuffed and transported to BRHA for medical clearance. Due to his violent behaviour, he was kept in the police vehicle. The male proceeded to kick the rear driver’s door from inside causing damage. He was medically cleared and held in detention cells. He will attend court in the morning on June 15th, 2025.  

Hit-and-Run Crash Leads to Arrest, Employee Assaulted During Ejection

Impaired Driving / Operation with Equal to or Exceeding 80mgs% / Failure to Comply Undertaking X2 On June 16th at 10:32PM 911reported a two-vehicle collision at 1300 Victoria Avenue. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to attend due to someone being injured and trapped in the one vehicle. The second vehicle fled the scene. BPS members located the suspects vehicle parked on the 500 block of 13th Street with the passenger door open and no one in it. Police located the suspects from the vehicle between 13 and 14th street. The male driver had breath readings of 160 and 150mgs%. The male was also on Undertaking conditions not to consume as well as not to be in contact with the female that he was in company of. The male was arrested, held in BPS detention cells and will attend court in the morning on June 17th, 2025. Assault /Failure to Comply On June 16th at 11:02AM an assault was reported from an employee of a business in the 300 block of 9th Street. The employee was punched in the stomach by a male being escorted out of the building. The employee was not injured and did not require medical assistance. The male was arrested on scene. The 49-year-old was on Undertaking with a court date of August 25th, 2025.

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BPS seeking information on missing adult male

On June 15, 2025, the Brandon Police Service received a report of a missing adult male, Owen Robert BEDFORED BEDFORD was last seen at an establishment in the 3100 block of Victoria Ave at approximately 2:00am, possibly getting into a taxi. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with Las Vegas on it, light colored blue jeans, a white baseball cap and white shoes. BEDFORD is described as 5’7, 120 lbs, shaggy blonde hair with blue eyes. The Brandon Police Service is concerned about Owen’s wellbeing and is asking anyone with any information regarding HIS whereabouts to contact the Brandon Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-729-2392. For information Contact the Brandon Police Service Missing Persons Coordinator - Cst. Adam Potter – 204-729-2392 Crime Stoppers – (204)727-TIPS (8477) https://www.brandon.ca/missing-persons

Masked Trio Foiled in Attempted Theft, assault police officer

Disguise with Intent On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:30 pm, police responded to a report of an attempt theft from a business in the 800 block of 18th street N.  Three males wearing gloves and masks attempted to steal property when the employee intervened.  One of the males was still in the area when police arrived.  He was in possession of a pocketknife contrary to his probation conditions upon his arrest.  The 34-year-old male was lodged to appear in court today on charges of Attempt Theft Under $5000, Possess Weapon, Fail to Comply with Probation and Disguise with Intent. Assault Peace Officer On June 14, 2025, shortly after 11:00 am, an intoxicated male attended to Brandon Police Service and became combative with officers when he was asked to leave.  Members then attempted to detain him, but he punched two officers during the struggle.  The officers were uninjured.  The male caused damage to a police cruiser when he kicked it, prior to being taken for medical clearance.  The 23-year-old male was lodged to appear in court today on charges of Resist Arrest, Assault Peace Officer X2 and Mischief to Property.