On January 18th at 8:55PM police conducted a traffic stop in the 2400 block of Brandon Avenue with a registered owner of a 33-year-old female, but the vehicle held two male occupants ages 50 and 30. The 30-year-old male driver was known to not have a license. The officer observed open liquor in the vehicle and the two occupants were arrested. A search of the vehicle resulted in police locating more liquor in the middle console, 3 baggies of cocaine, pre-packaged bags of methamphetamine totaling 12 grams, 115 T3’s, $1010.00 in cash, a digital scale, packaging material and cell phones. The Organized Crime Section had an ongoing investigation into the 30-year-old male (driver) and came out to execute a search warrant on the male’s residence in the 1200 block of 9th Street. While on surveillance, a 24-year-old male, who was believed to be living at the target residence and involved with the 30-year-old male, was dropped off at the residence and then left a short while later in the same cab. A traffic stop was conducted in the 400 block of 10th Street and the 24-year-old male was taken into custody after a search resulted in Police locating approximately 19 grams of cocaine, 2 grams of meth, $40.00 and a cell phone. The 24-year-old male was charged accordingly with Possession for Purpose of Trafficking X2 (Cocaine and Meth) as well as a Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was released via Undertaking and has a court date set for April 10th, 2025. At 2:55AM on January 19th Police members of the Organized Crime Section made entry into the residence in the 1200 block of 9th Street to execute the CDSA Search Warrant. Five people were inside the residence, including the 30-year-old female who was the registered owner of the original vehicle stopped. As a result of the Search Warrant, Police located a loaded sawed-off shotgun, a dart gun, a BB gun, a machete, digital scales, packaging material and evidence of drug trafficking, approximately 1 gram of methamphetamine, 2 grams of cocaine and $185.00. Four of five people were released without charges however an 18-year-old male faces new charges of Public Mischief, Possession of Weapon (Bear Spray) as well as he had three Warrants for Arrest with pending charges of Break & Enter, Mischief Under $5000, Theft Under $5000, Failure to Attend Court and Supervision Suspension Warrant. He was arrested, held in custody with court in the morning on January 19th, 2025. The 30-year-old male driver of the vehicle is pending charges of: Possession for Purpose of Trafficking X3 (Cocaine, Meth, T3’s), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of loaded Prohibited Firearm, Possession of Firearm without License, Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibit Order. Court in the morning of January 19th, 2025. The 50-year-old male passenger of vehicle was later released without charges.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: January 17th, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: William AMIOTTE FOR Possession of Property Obtained by Crime On October 28th, 2024, it was reported to police that stolen property was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Police located the accused William AMIOTTE, who was in possession of the stolen property and was subsequently arrested. AMIOTTE was released however, has failed to attend court; therefore, a warrant of arrest has been issued for William AMIOTTE as his whereabouts are unknown at this time. CRIME OF THE WEEK for January 17th, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Break Enter & Theft. On January 11th, 2025, a male broke into a business located in the 400 block of 9th Street and stole a television. The male thief fled the area on foot, however was captured on video surveillance cameras. ************** 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.

Some local news and developments over the past 10 days 1 - The former location for Kam Lung on Park Ave will have some major changes coming soon. BDNMB.CA will have the exclusive when we can disclose all details. 2 - Pizza Express have sold their Winnipeg location to local owners. 3 - Leon's Furniture has also sold to local group of owners no names disclosed at this time. 4 - Dollarama (Shoppers Mall) will be closed for renovations until February 1st. 5 - Papa John's on 18th Street has been sold last week. Be well more bits and bites coming soon darryl@bdnmb.ca

At 12:55PM on January 15th Brandon Police Service (BPS) received a report of a male hitting another male in the face with a baseball bat in the 100 block of 7th Street. The 43-year-old male was located and arrested in the 800 block of Rosser Avenue. The victim, a 67-year-old male, was transported to hospital via ambulance and required stitches. The victim did not know the accused nor was there any conflict that led to the assault. The accused had injuries of his own from an unknown source. He would not cooperate with police. He was taken to hospital where he received treatment. He will be held in custody for court.

Manitobans can now apply for a modernized plastic health card online, Health, Seniors and Long-term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara and Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz announced today. “Our government has been working hard to move our health-card system into the modern era and we’re thankful to Manitobans’ patience as we take time to get this process right,” said Asagwara. “Over the next few months, we expect the popularity of this initiative to mean it may take some time for every Manitoban to receive an updated card but we’re focused on finally getting this done.” Manitobans applying for a plastic health card should expect it to be delivered in the coming months, the minister noted. Paper health cards continue to be valid and accepted at health-care facilities. A digital health card option will also be available soon. “I’m sure Manitobans are just as excited as we are to say goodbye to a fading paper card and replace it with a more durable option,” said Moroz. “This is just one step our government is taking to both modernize government services and make sure Manitobans can easily access services they need.” Manitoba is also enhancing health-care access for children and youth by transitioning to individual health cards for all Manitobans, including children who were previously listed on a family card, said Asagwara, noting the change aligns with jurisdictions across Canada and updates outdated record-keeping, ensuring every child and youth in Manitoba has their own health card. The bilingual card now includes a field which allows residents to indicate their official language preference, English or French, making Manitoba the second jurisdiction in Canada to offer this feature. To apply for or request a new Manitoba health card, visit https://manitoba.ca/health/mhsip/.