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. Jenna MALLETTE is currently wanted on 3 outstanding warrants. MALLETTE has been charged with Theft under $5000, Using a stolen credit card X 4, Unauthorized use of credit card data X 2, Fraud Under $5000 and Fail to attend court. 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 Theft Under $5000.  On October 8, 2023, at approximately 1:45 P.M, a male driving a 2014 GMC Sierra pickup truck, green and white in color attended a business located in the 1500 block 18th Street North. The male suspect backed the truck up to the front entrance of a business, loaded a snow blower and drove off without paying.

The City of Brandon is pleased to announce that additional funding for a third primary ambulance and fifteen primary care paramedics is being received for Brandon Fire & Emergency Services and the Brandon Police Service Cells Program from Manitoba Shared Health.    Brandon Fire & Emergency Services (BFES) has proudly operated the ambulance service in Brandon since 1917. Although the population and the call volume in Brandon has steadily increased over the years, the City has been operating with only two primary ambulances.    This third ambulance and ten additional primary care paramedics will allow BFES to be able to attend to more, if not all, calls within the city, thus not requiring rural ambulances to be reassigned from their region to assist in Brandon.   “We are very pleased for the additional funding for a third primary ambulance and ten additional primary care paramedics,” says Brandon Fire & Emergency Services Chief Parlow.  “Today’s announcement will ensure that when the residents of Brandon need an ambulance for medical care, that an ambulance will be available. ”   Along with the funding for a third ambulance, Shared Health has also provided funding for an additional five paramedics for the Detention Unit at Brandon Police Service.    Brandon Police Service Acting Chief, Randy Lewis, states “The addition of paramedics in our Detention Unit will free up police officers who presently spend a significant amount of time having intoxicated prisoners cleared medically at Brandon Regional Health Centre Emergency prior to lodging them in our Detention Unit.”    Lewis also states that having paramedics working in our Detention Unit will allow for the Brandon Police Service to meet best practice procedures by providing ongoing monitoring and care of prisoners up to the time that they are removed from the custody of the Police Service.    “The City of Brandon is very pleased with today's announcement of additional funding for the additional ambulance and primary care providers,” notes Mayor Jeff Fawcett. “As the Province’s second largest city, we not only provide critical services to our residents, but also to our surrounding region. I want to thank the former and current provincial governments for their continued partnership in providing critical services to the residents of Brandon and our surrounding region.”  

On October 18, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm, police were flagged down by an employee of a business in the 2000 block of Park Ave who observed a male trying door handles at the business.  Police searched the area and located a 14-year-old male in a work truck at a second business in the 2200 block of Park Ave. The male was arrested and found to be in possession of the truck keys, break-in instruments as well as property that was believed to have been stolen at a third nearby business.  The youth was later released to the custody of a guardian, and he will appear in court on December 19, 2023, on charges of Break and Enter, Theft Under $5000 and Possess Break-in Instruments.

On October 16, 2023, shortly after 1:00 pm, police responded to a report of a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign before hitting a vehicle and proceed the wrong way on Princess Ave.  Police located and stopped the vehicle in the 100 block of 13th street.  The 23-year-old male driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested. The driver provided samples of his breath that were more than 3 times the legal limit.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Ability Impaired, Driving with More than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood, Prohibited Driving, and an outstanding charge of Fail to Attend Court.

Manitoba Health and Shared Health will continue to use a clinically informed approach during the respiratory virus season to protect the province’s most vulnerable populations, including those who may not be able to protect themselves from respiratory viruses while receiving care or support in a communal residence or health-care facility. Effective Wednesday, Oct. 18, health-care staff working in Manitoba hospitals, personal care homes and other health-care facilities will be required to wear a medical mask during direct interactions with patients, residents and clients. Staff providing care services operated by regional health authorities, including services in the community such as home care, will also be required to wear masks when providing care. This approach will help reduce the risk of spreading a respiratory virus from a health-care worker to a vulnerable patient, resident or client, particularly those who are more at risk of severe illness. Masks will continue to be optional but recommended for visitors to health-care sites. They will be available at sites for people who wish to wear one. However, masks may continue to be required for visitors and other staff in locations where care is provided to highly immunocompromised people, such as cancer units or within the transplant program. Signage will clearly indicate these requirements. In an outbreak, health-care workers and designated caregivers will be required to follow existing protocols and procedures for use of personal protective equipment. Shared Health provided this updated guidance to health-care workers earlier today in a memo, which is available at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/memo-updated-respiratory-virus-guidance.pdf. Public health officials note other community-based health settings, like doctors’ offices or supportive housing, will continue to be able to decide how and when masks may be used based on the needs of their clients, patients and staff. Decision-making at the local level ensures organizations take an approach that works for their situation. More broadly, businesses, organizations and facilities should consider the needs of their organization, clients and staff for this upcoming respiratory virus season. Additionally, public health encourages all employers to: support people to stay home when they’re sick; have handwashing or sanitizing options available; and provide opportunities for their staff to be vaccinated. All Manitobans have the tools they need to help protect themselves, their families and the community during the respiratory virus season including: choosing to be immunized against COVID-19 and the flu; staying home when sick until they feel better and no longer have a fever; washing their hands or using hand sanitizer regularly; covering coughs and sneezes; choosing to wear a mask as an extra layer of protection; and regularly cleaning and disinfecting shared surfaces and objects. COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines continue to be distributed across the province. The updated COVID-19 vaccine has been formulated to protect against the XBB.1.5 strain and the seasonal flu vaccine is updated annually to provide the best protection against the strains expected to be circulating this year. It is expected that these vaccines will begin to be more widely available to members of the public in the coming weeks, though some sites may have stock earlier than others. The online vaccine finder at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine.html#finder is updated with new locations and clinic details as they are submitted to the province. There are many ways people can access their vaccines. Manitobans can contact many pharmacies and medical clinics directly to book an appointment or walk in. Vaccine clinics, including those operated by regional health authorities, generally use the online booking tool at https://patient.petal-health.com/login?groupId=6032 or 1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222) to book. Walk-ins may also be available at these clinics. For more information about seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit www.manitoba.ca/protectMB. People who have questions about COVID-19 or seasonal flu immunizations should speak with their health-care provider or call Health Links-Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free) or 204-788-8200. A weekly epidemiology update on COVID-19 and seasonal flu is posted every Friday at www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/surveillance/influenza/index.html.