On January 21, 2024, at 12:20am, police responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 000 block of 10th Street.  Police located and arrested a 48 year old male who had assaulted a female. The female reported that the male had thrown a computer and a canned drink at her.  The male was lodged at the Police Station and was later released with a future court date.

On January 20, 2024, at 00:58am, a resident in the 0 hundred block of 20th Street reported that her vehicle had just been stolen.  A short time later, police located the stolen vehicle in the 1400 block of Rosser Avenue and arrested a 35 year old male responsible for the theft.    At the time of the arrest, the male was in possession of a knife.  The male was lodged at the Brandon Police Station and later released with a future court date.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”:  Evan DICKHOUT FOR Breach of Release Order. On January 2nd, 2024, Police conducted a curfew check for Evan DICKHOUT as he was bound by a court order to abide by a daily curfew. DICKHOUT was not at his residence and was therefore in breach of his court order. Evan DICKHOUT’s 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. ****************************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for January 20th, 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; On January 10th, 2024, two thieves, a male and female were captured on video surveillance stealing over $300 in merchandise from a business located in the 900 block of 19th Street North.

On January 17th, 2024 Brandon Police received over 30 calls from residents reporting the grandparent scam. Similar calls where the caller pretends to be the grandchild and was in an accident and needs money for bail.  A few callers pretended to be a lawyer for the grandchild and offered to help make arrangements to get the money to assist their grandchild.  Only one complaiant reported sending $9000 in bit coin currency. This matter is under investigation. Please hang up on these scam artists and DO NOT GIVE ANYONE OR SEND ANYONE MONEY!!!

On January 16th a 35-year-old male was arrested for assault with a weapon, uttering threats and failing to comply with his release order. On January 10th, 2024 police were called to a business in the 1000 block of 18th street for a male causing a disturbance who had pulled a knife and threatened staff. He fled before police arrived but was later identified on video surveillance. He will appear in court on January 17th, 2024.