The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Jenna MALLETTE FOR Theft Under $5000. On June 14th, 2023, Jenna MALLETTE entered a business located in the 600 block of 18th street. MALLETTE was caught on video surveillance stealing property from the business and exited without paying for the merchandises. Jenna MALLETTE’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. ***************** The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Fraud Under $5000. On July 14th, 2023, an unknown female was captured on video surveillance fraudulently using a stolen debit card at several businesses. The unknown female’s photo is attached to this release. 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.

On August 10, 2023, at approximately 5:30 am, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence on Hawthorn Crescent. A resident awoke to seeing an individual wearing a ski mask in the home.  The suspect fled after being discovered.  Police Service Dog Unit attempted to track the suspect with negative results.  It is not believed anything was stolen, and that the suspect gained entry through an unlocked door. Anyone with information regarding this B&E is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

On August 8, 2023 at approximately 11:43 pm, police and members of BFES responded to a report of an unconscious male in the 400 block of 12th street. Witnesses attempted to preform CPR on the male prior to the arrival of first responders; however, the adult male victim had serious injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Brandon Police Service Major Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Unit continue to investigate.

At the request of Brandon City Council, the province’s Public Utilities Board (PUB) will come to Brandon to hold a public hearing on proposed water and wastewater increases. All Brandon residents are invited to participate on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Brandon’s City Hall Foyer (410 – 9th Street) from 6 to 8 p.m.  “This City Council wants Brandon families and businesses to make important decisions like this together. Everyone should have a chance to be heard,” said Mayor Jeff Fawcett. The City of Brandon has an application before the PUB which would see rates double over three years. To continue to have an effective water and sewer system, the City of Brandon must collect for many years of deficit operations, as defined by unique accounting formulas, as well as fund proper operations and appropriate capital upgrades. The city must tackle a revenue shortfall in budgeted water and wastewater revenues which will continue to grow beyond $1.35 million in the final quarter of 2023. City Council was concerned with miscommunication and delays on this rate review in July but has since received clarification. Councillor Luebke says, "After reviewing the information provided by Administration and being given a comprehensive explanation, I have a better understanding of where communication went sideways. I feel confident on the matter going forward". City Hall has worked effectively with the provincial and federal governments to secure investments and keep Brandon’s costs down, but the City must expand and upgrade the water treatment plant to meet provincial standards and continue to deliver clean water to existing households. “Families have always been able to count on Brandon’s water systems. We want to keep it that way. You should always be able to trust that the water that comes from your tap at home is clean and safe,” said Fawcett. “But we also know that inflation has put pressure on everyone. So, before we move ahead, City Council has unanimously voted to ask the PUB to come to Brandon and hear directly from the people affected. I’m listening, and I’m asking the PUB to listen, too.”

On August 5, 2023 at 3:10am, police were dispatched to attend a theft that had just occurred at a convenience store located in the 800 block of 1st Street.  Police learned that a male had stolen a quantity of cigarettes and fled.  At 5:22am, police located the suspect at a convenience store located at 5 Willowdale Crescent.  The 29 year old male was arrested for the theft, as well as for failing to comply with his probation, as he was bound by conditions not to attend 5 Willowdale Crescent.  The male was conveyed and lodged at the Brandon Police Station where he was later released with a future court date.