On December 4, 2023, at approximately 10:42 am, police responded with BFES to a structure fire in a multi-unit residence in the 100 block of 12th street.  The tenants were evacuated, and the fire was contained.  There were no reported injuries.  The fire is believed to have been caused due to electrical work which was being completed at the time.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Kaley BELL FOR Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. On June 21, 2023, Kaley BELL was in possession of a can of bear spray and was therefore charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Additionally, BELL was on probation order at the time and breached her condition that stated to not be in possession of any weapon. BELL was arrested, released and has failed to attend court. Kaley BELL’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 Mischief to Property Under $5000. On November 25th, 2023, a male was caught on video surveillance spray painting the outside East wall of City Hall located at 410 9th Street. The video surveillance video is attached to this release.

The City of Brandon has received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Communities in Bloom and is a recipient of the Community of Gardeners Award. Communities in Bloom is a national volunteer and partnership-driven organization that encourages enhancements of green spaces, heritage conservation, and nurturing environmental sustainability. The objective for the Community of Gardeners Award is to recognize broad Community Involvement in gardening and horticulture projects. Brandon's numerous public gardens and greenspaces are held in high regard by the residents of Brandon with hundreds of volunteers taking part in making Brandon beautiful. These volunteers, in collaboration with city staff and a variety of community organizations, participate in maintaining public floral displays, managing community gardens, facilitating workshops, and events like Arbor Day, National Garden Day, Seedy Saturday, and the Open Garden Tours. “The City of Brandon is very appreciative of the acknowledgement of this award from Communities in Bloom,” says Perry Roque, City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Director. “We thank the many organizations and volunteers who form the foundation of our City’s Community of Gardeners. It would not be possible for Brandon to have such beautiful gardens and greenspaces without their efforts.” More information on the City’s Forestry & Horticulture Section or Community Gardens can be found on brandon.ca. To register for a garden plot or to receive email updates regarding garden workshops or volunteer opportunities, email recreation@brandon.ca.

On September 12, 2023, police received a report of a sexual assault which occurred at a workplace.  A 24-year-old male allegedly touched an adult female coworker for a sexual purpose without her consent.  Following an investigation into the matter police located and arrested the male suspect on November 28, 2023.  He was later released and will appear in court on February 12, 2024, on a charge of Sexual Assault.  

On November 28, 2023, shortly before 10:00 pm, police responded to a report of an erratic driver near the 900 block of 18th street N.  The driver was involved in a collision with another vehicle, before driving off, and driving over meridians.  There were no reported injuries following the collision. A witness led police to where the driver had parked his vehicle on Lark Street where police located and arrested the 31-year-old male driver.  Further investigation revealed that he had gone into his girlfriend’s apartment without her consent and taken the keys to her vehicle without her knowledge. He provided samples of his breath that were more than the legal limit.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service to be released once sober on charges of Driving While Ability Impaired, Driving with More Than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood, Break and Enter and Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent.