The Operation Red Nose Campaign Kickoff was held today at CAA Brandon (305B - 18th Street N). Several sponsors and volunteers were on hand to help spread the message throughout Brandon. The campaign kicks off this weekend! Friday, Nov. 24th & Sat. Nov. 25th and runs every Friday & Saturday evening as well as New Years Eve. This year, ORN celebrates its 40th year of operation across Canada and 25th year here in Brandon. The campaign helps keep the roads safer throughout the holiday season when people are out celebrating with family and friends. ORN runs on a donation and volunteer basis. All donated funds stay local and are allocated to youth sports initiatives.  To become a volunteer please pick up an application form at CAA Brandon 305 - 18th Street North, Murray Chev Cadillac at 1500 Richmond Ave, or Western Nations Gas Bar 1725 - 18th Street North.  NOTE: Your completed Criminal Record Check forms must be dropped off with 2 pieces of photocopied ID, 1 must be government issued with your picture E.g. drivers License, Passport at Brandon Police Services 1020 Victoria Avenue Brandon. To book a ride home during this holiday season, call Operation Red Nose at 204-728-NOSE, that's 204-728-6673 and a team of three volunteer drives will arrive to pick up you and your group and get you and your vehicle home safely.

On November 18th, 2023, at approximately 9:30 pm, police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 100 blk of 13th Street. Police discovered that the front door of the residence had been smashed out and the individual responsible had fled the area. Police later located the individual responsible and as a result a 24 year old Brandon man was arrested and charged with Mischief Under $ 5000.00.

On Friday night, Police responded to a residence in the west-end of the city for a disturbance between a male and a female. While members were speaking with the male outside of the residence, the female suspect exited the residence and approached Police. She began fighting with the Police members and spit on one of the officers. The 27 year-old female was arrested for Assault Police Officer and was later released from Police custody. She is scheduled to appear in Court in January.

Crossing the Line - Brandon's Transitional Housing Fundraising Event was held in the Wheat City on Thursday evening featuring a roast of Brandon City Mayor Jeff Fawcett. The event, held at the Victoria Inn, was presented by the John Howard Society of Brandon in support of their efforts to raise the final million dollars required to construct a 24-unit transitional housing project here in Brandon. The amiable Frank McGwire was the host for the evening which also featured a dunk tank, silent auction, live auction, and more. For more information on the project, please click this link.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”:  Krischan PRINCE FOR Theft, Possession of Breaking Instruments & Fail to Comply with Release Order X2. On October 24, 2023, PRINCE was positively identified thru video surveillance stealing a bicycle from a Brandon High School. PRINCE used bolt cutters to cut the lock and then rode away on the bike. PRINCE was on a Release Order and as a result of the crime he breached several conditions on his Release Order. Krischan PRINCE’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 Theft Under $5000. On October 27th, 2023, a female was out Christmas shopping at a business located in the 900 block of 18th Street North. The female, however did not realize this business was not owned by Santa Clause and neglected to pay for the double stroller, tablets and other hardware related items. The suspects’ picture was captured on surveillance and attached to this release.