“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: August 21, 2026 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Kacey Packham FOR Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x4 and Failure to Comply with Release Order x2 Due to these incidents, a warrant has been issued for his arrest. CRIME OF THE WEEK for August 19, 2026 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a theft which occurred on June 16th, 2026 from a business located in the 1600 block of 1st Street North.  The vehicle pictured has been identified as being associated to the theft of a 1996 Vanguard Watercraft.  The stolen property has since been recovered, however police are requesting assistance in identifying the individual responsible for the theft; Theft Over $5000 If you have information on this, please contact Crime Stoppers. All tips remain anonymous. If you have information about this or any other crime 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.

Brandon, MB – At its regular meeting on Mon, Aug. 17, Brandon City Council discussed a range of initiatives and operational matters. Key highlights are summarized below. View the full agenda at brandon.ca. Brandon Brine Bash Council received a presentation from representatives of Brandon Brine Bash regarding plans for the festival’s return in fall 2027, and potential future opportunities for the event. Free Youth Transit Program Council authorized the implementation of the Free Youth Transit Pass Program from September 2026 to August 2027, subject to a contribution agreement with the Province of Manitoba providing funding of up to $1 million. Transit fares for eligible youth participants will be waived for the duration of the provincially funded program. Southwest Water & Wastewater Servicing Council approved financing arrangements to support key water and wastewater infrastructure projects in southwest Brandon. The projects will support growth and development in the Bellafield and Brookwood areas and include servicing upgrades associated with planned roadway improvements. Subdivision Applications and Street Names Council approved subdivision applications for 1900-34th St. (Brookwood) and 1955-34th St. (Bellafield) to support continued residential growth in southwest Brandon. Council approved the street names McCrimmon Drive and Propp Place for the Bellafield development. Notice of Motion Council received a notice of motion directing City Administration to work with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) to explore a multi-year agreement for mowing provincial roadways within Brandon, with annual inflationary adjustments. Committee Reports: Council received an update from the Audit and Finance Committee. Council received recommendations from the Environment and Climate Change Committee regarding energy performance standards for municipal buildings and related advocacy efforts. Council directed Administration to review the recommendations and provide comments at the next Council meeting on Sept. 7. By-Laws: Council approved By-Law No. 7455 and By-Law No. 7459 to rezone property located at 1900-34th St. (Brookwood) and 1955-34th St. (Bellafield) from AG80 Agricultural General 80 to RLD Residential Low Density and OS Open Space. This rezoning supports continued residential growth in southwest Brandon. Council gave first reading to By-Law No. 7461 to open a portion of public road south of Victoria Ave. E. and east of 17th St. E. The temporary road opening will facilitate traffic management and accommodate construction activities associated with the Victoria Ave. E. and Perry St. area. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Mon, Sept 7, at 7 p.m. View all Council Agendas and Minutes on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes. Watch all City Council Meetings on youtube.com/@CityofBrandonMB/streams.

Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours one individual was arrested for Breach of the Peace and held in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells. The 25-year-old intoxicated female was causing a disturbance by screaming and yelling at a hotel on Queens Avenue. She was arrested, brought to BPS detention cells to be released once sober. Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act In the past 24 hours, one individual was arrested under the PDCIPA. Police were called to a disturbance at a duplex in the 200 block of Louise Avenue. Family members did not want the highly intoxicated 19-year-old female to attend the home in the condition she was in. She was transported to BPS detention cells and will be released once she is sober in the morning.

Theft Under / Possession of a Weapon On August 16th at 7:51 a.m., police arrested a male after he attended a store in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue and stole $23 worth of merchandise. It was also reported that the male was in possession of a knife. During the arrest, officers located the knife and the stolen property. The 30-year-old male was arrested and brought to the BPS detention cells to attend court that morning. Arrest Warrant In the past 24 hours, three arrest warrants were executed. Two individuals were held in custody for court in the morning, and the third was released via Appearance Notice with a future court date of September 14th, 2026.

Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act In the past 24 hours, three individuals from separate incidents were arrested under the PDCIPA. The individuals will be released once sober in the morning. Breach of Peace In the past 24 hours, two individuals from separate incidents were arrested breach of the peace. Both will be released once sober. Warrant Executed Two males were located and arrested on the strength of their endorsed warrants. They were served paperwork and released with an upcoming court date. Possession of stolen credit card and Breaching release order A female passenger of a vehicle during a traffic stop was found to be in possession of a stolen credit card and a knife. This female was on conditions not to possess any weapons, including knives. The female was held for court.