The Brandon Firefighters Charity Fund, in cooperation with Vincent Massey Youth Revolution group, will be raising funds for the Westman area by hosting a used book sale.  With approximately 30,000 books available in the book sale there is bound to be some great reading material for every enthusiast.  Books can be purchased for only $15 per bag.  Bring in a standard size reusable shopping bag and fill it up or use one of their Co-Op donated bags. Keystone Centre-City Square October 14: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm October 15: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Brandon Police Service Media Release At 7:09 AM, police received a report from a business located in the 300 blk of 10th St. that a male had just broken into the business and stole a cash box containing a small quantity of cash. The male was seen fleeing the business east bound on Lorne Ave. The Police Service Dog Unit attended and tracked to a residence in the 300 blk of 6th St. A 41-year-old male resident was checked as he left the residence. The male was found in possession of a set of brass knuckles and a small quantity of methamphetamine. He was released on a promise To Appear in court on December 14, charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Possession of Methamphetamine. A 30-year-old Brandon female was also checked after leaving the residence. She was also found to be in possession of a small quantity of methamphetamine. She was also arrested and later released on a Promise to Appear in court on December 14, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine

Another day, another accident, this time in the 800 block of Frederick Street. User submitted photos.  No other details available at this time. October 8, 2017 Update:  Brandon Police Service Media Release At 9:37 PM, police received a call that vehicle had driven onto the front yard of a residence in the 800 blk of Frederick St. Police attended and arrested the 25-year-old male driver. He provided samples of his breath in excess of the legal limit. He was later released on a Promise to Appear in court on October 12, charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Over .08.

Brandon Police Service Media Release At noon Thursday, police attended to a report of a disturbance in a business parking lot in the 1100 block of 18th Street. It was found that a female had escaped from a vehicle there, and fled from her boyfriend who had assaulted her over the previous 12 hours. The accused had choked, punched and slapped the victim, and refused to let her leave their residence during which time he also threatened to kill her. At some point, the couple left their residence in Rivers where the female was being held against her will, and attended to Brandon together. It was while they were in Brandon that police first became aware of this matter, when BPS were called to the 1100 block of 18th Street. After the victim escaped the vehicle in the parking lot, the accused attempted to regain control of her but was scared off by a passerby. The accused then fled the area. A warrant of arrest had been issued for the accused, Matthew Brian Dickenson, age 26 years, of Rivers, MB, as police were not able to locate him. Dickenson was located by Rivers Police Service and arrested. He was transported to the Brandon Correctional Centre where he will appear in court this morning charged with Assault, Uttering Threats to Cause Death, Forcible Confinement, Choking to Overcome Resistance, and Take a Motor Vehicle Without the Owner’s Consent.

Brandon Police Service Media Release At approx. 3:30 PM, police received a report that a 2011 Lincoln MKS had been stolen from a residence in the 300 blk of 4th St. The stolen vehicle was travelling East on Princess Ave. moments later when it went through a red light at 10th St. and Princess Ave. and struck a North bound transit bus, causing it to strike a building at the north- west corner of the intersection. The collision with the building caused structural damage and the bus had to be left in there overnight to prevent the possible collapse of the building. Residents of an upstairs residence had to be relocated due to safety concerns. Remediation work has taken place and it is expected that the bus will be moved today. A twelve-year-old Brandon resident will appear in court this morning charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle and numerous Highway Traffic Offences.