On the evening of 2023-11-09, police attended to a business in the 1600 block of 18th Street after staff reported 3 teenage females that were fighting with staff while being confronted for stealing canisters of spray paint.  The spray paint was recovered by staff with no injuries sustained or weapons involved.  Police located two of the suspects in the area, whereby they were arrested and released to guardians with conditions to appear in court 2024-01-16, for the charge of Robbery.  The third suspect has been identified and a warrant has been requested for this individual.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Colin David PELLETIER FOR Theft & Fail to Attend Court. On April 22, 2023, Colin PELLETIER was positively identified thru video surveillance stealing items from a Brandon business.  Colin PELLETIER’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.

On the evening of 2023-11-08, police attended to a residence in the 200 block of Victoria Avenue E after receiving a report of an unwanted male.  Police determined that the accused had knowledge of the keypad code to enter the apartment and had let himself in without the tennants permission.  A 25-year-old male has been released from police custody with conditions to appear in court 2024-01-18, for the charge of Unlawfully in a Dwelling.

On November 6, 2023, at approximately 2:30 pm, police responded to a report of a serious assault which occurred in an apartment in the 000 block of 10th street. The 39-year-old male victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital via ambulance. The 39-year-old male suspect was arrested near the scene. He was also wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Comply with Release Order, Fail to Attend Court and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today with an additional charge of Aggravated Assault and Fail to Comply with Release Order X2.

At approx. 10:48 AM Friday, police were called to conduct a wellbeing check at an apartment in the 200 block of McDiarmid Drive.  Upon entry to the suite officers discovered a deceased 71 year old female.  The death appears to be as a result of trauma caused by an edged weapon.  During further inspection of the suite officers located a 44 year old male, who was detained for investigative means. Members of the Major Crime Section and Forensic Identification Unit were called to the scene to further the investigation.   The male has now been officially arrested for murder, and will appear for a bail hearing later today.  The victim and the accused are related to each other.