A lot can happen in an hour. The women that gathered on Tuesday evening for the first meeting of the year for 100 Women who Care proved that. As a result of a one hour meeting and three compelling presentations, Westman Aphasia Inc. received a much needed $2550 donation (more members joined following the cheque presentation). 100 Women who Care began in Brandon just last year and is administered by the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF). The goal of the program is to enrol 100 members who meet four times a year for one hour to raise money for a community charity. At the meetings, short presentations are made by members on behalf of the charitable organization that they have chosen. Following the presentations, members vote on the organization that they would like the donation to go to. Each member pays an annual $100 commitment fee that supports the Women’s Endowment Fund held with the BACF. Plus, members pledge to donate $50 at each of the four meetings that goes to the selected charitable organization. It is an easy and effective way to make a big difference in our community. Spots are still available, to find out how you can get involved, visit: www.bacf.ca or email info@bacf.ca. For more information on Westman Aphasia Inc., visit: www.westmanaphasia.ca

Vancouver Police Department Media Release Vancouver – Forty-six-year-old Joseph Davis is a four-time federal offender who has served a four-year sentence for sexual assault, and is serving a long-term supervision order. Davis is now wanted Canada-wide for violating that order and is currently unlawful at large. In December 2007, Joseph Davis sexually assaulted a real estate agent in Winnipeg, Manitoba, after luring her to his home. In 2001, he was convicted of assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement of a female sex trade worker he invited to his residence. Davis was staying at a halfway house in Vancouver and has failed to report as required. It is believed that he has left the Lower Mainland and is heading eastbound toward Manitoba. He could be driving a 2000 grey, four-door Mercedes C230 with BC plate DE5 64E. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Joseph Davis is asked to call 9-1-1 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Brandon Police Service Media Release On Thursday at 8:19 PM, Police conducted a traffic stop on Provincial Highway #10. A search of the driver and vehicle resulted in the recovery 200 grams of Methamphetamine, $300 cash and an open box of 7mm bullets and a magazine containing three 7mm bullets. A 31-year-old man from Brandon was arrested for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime and Unsafe Storage of Ammunition. The man was lodged at the Brandon Correctional Center to appear in Court on Friday.

Brandon Police Service Media Release VEHICLE FIRE -  STOLEN VEHICLE At 8:00 AM, Police received a call from an individual who was driving past 17th Street East at Richmond Avenue and heard a very loud “boom” coming from the area of the gravel pits. Members of BPS and BFES attended the area and located a vehicle totally engulfed in flames. The vehicle fire was extinguished and the vehicle was found to be a 2016 Ford F-150. At 12:21 PM, the owner of the vehicle contacted Police and reported that the vehicle was stolen sometime overnight from the 1000 Block of Russell Street. Investigation continues into the cause of the fire and the theft of the vehicle. POSSESSION OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME On Saturday night, a 34 –year- old male was arrested and lodged at the Brandon Correctional Center for Breach of Probation. At the time of arrest, the male was in possession of a wallet of another male. On Sunday morning a male contacted Police advising that his wallet had been stolen from within his vehicle the night prior. The 34-year-old male from Brandon was arrested for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and was released to attend Court in May. The wallet was returned to the rightful owner. IMPAIRED DRIVING At 1:59 AM, Police conducted a vehicle stop in the 200 Block of 14th Street. The driver of the vehicle was placed on a road side screening device resulting in a Fail. The driver was transported to the Brandon Police Service where breath sample were obtained which exceeded the legal limit. A 38-year-old female from Brandon was arrested for Impaired Driving and Drive Over 80 mg%. The female was released to attend Court in April. PUBLIC MISCHIEF / CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON At 4:20 AM, Police stopped a vehicle in the 1400 Block of Princess Avenue. The driver provided a false name to Police however another officer attended and recognized him from past dealings. The 22-year-old male from Brandon was arrested for Public Mischief and was also found to be in Breach of four conditions of a Recognizance. The male was lodged at the Brandon Correctional Center to appear in Court on Monday. During this traffic stop, a 23-year-old male passenger was removed from the vehicle and a bulge was noticed in his waistband area. A metal Swiss Arms replica pistol bb gun was discovered. The passenger was arrested for Carry a Concealed Weapon and Possession of a Weapon. The male passenger was released to attend Court in June. STRUCTURE FIRE At 6:53 PM, a 911 call was received reporting a fence and garage on fire in the 100 Block of 2nd Street. BPS and BFES members attended and the fire was extinguished. Initial investigation indicates that the fire started at the rear of a garage and spread to a garage on a neighbouring property. Investigation continues into the cause of the fire and at this time it is considered suspicious. OTHER ARRESTS Two People were arrested and detained for the Breach of the Peace.    

Brandon Police Service Media Release Domestic assault, utter threats A 21-year old Brandon male has been arrested on multiple charges including assault (domestic) x 4 and utter threats following a series of incidents in Brandon. Police say the accused had assaulted his partner numerous times, between June 1st, 2016 and April 19th, 2017, including punching, pushing & slapping her. It was also reported the accused threatened to kill the woman during the most recent incident. At that point she contacted Police looking to have her partner booted from the house. The suspect now has a May 18th date at the court house. 12-year old tries to use stolen credit card A 12-year old faces multiple charges of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card after trying to use a stolen credit card at several locations in Brandon. According to reports the accused youth had tried to use the credit card at a local banking institution, as well as three other businesses. Police using video surveillance, obtained from a business in the 2300 block of Victoria Avenue, were able to identify the suspect and he now has a May 16th court date.