On 2023-09-14 at 1910 hrs, police received a report of a Break and Enter prior to an apartment located in the 300 block of 16th Street.  Upon police attending the location the individual reporting the complaint was found to have left prior to police arrival.  While police were in the area a second report was received at 2132 hrs from a homeowner residing in the 200 block of 16th Street regarding a break and enter in progress.  An unknown male suspect had entered the home through the unlocked front door and proceeded into the basement while armed with a kitchen knife.  Police were immediately on scene and arrested the individual without incident.  No injuries were sustained to any of the involved parties and the suspect was determined to be intoxicated and hallucinating from methamphetamine.  Furthermore, police determined the arrested individual to be the same person that had reported the break and enter prior to his residence in the 300 block of 16th.  A 39-year-old male was lodged at BPS and will appear before the court 2023-08-15 for the charges of Possession of a Weapon Dangerous and Break and Enter.

he new northbound bridge structure is now open to traffic. This bridge will accommodate one lane in each travel direction while the southbound bridge structure is being constructed.    Please note the following, as it relates to construction activities on 18th St. N between Princess Ave. and Parker Blvd. / Hilton Ave.:  Fred Brown Way will be closed from 18th St. N to 19th St. N  The east leg of Pacific Ave., including the under-bridge loop, will reopen to traffic, with the west leg of Pacific Ave. closed to accommodate construction  Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times, with temporary access provided as required during construction  The new multi-use pathway and bridge structure will be open to accommodate active transportation (pedestrians, etc.) throughout the project

As we have advised previously, the City of Brandon is working in coordination with the Province of Manitoba and their partners to provide updates regarding the Daly Overpass. Project updates are available online at Water Management and Structures | Transportation and Infrastructure | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca). Update: The new northbound bridge structures will be open to traffic on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 and will accommodate one lane in each travel direction for the duration of construction of the southbound lanes and southbound bridges. Other Key Notes: Fred Brown Way will be closed from 18th Street N to 19th Street N The east leg of Pacific Avenue including the under-bridge loop will reopen to traffic with the west leg of Pacific Avenue closed to accommodate construction Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times with temporary access provided as required during construction The new multi-use pathway and bridge structure will be open to accommodate active transportation (pedestrians, etc.) throughout the project. Questions and comments about the project can be directed to dalyoverpass@gov.mb.ca.

On July 21, 2023, police received a report of a theft of groceries from a business in the 3400 block of Victoria Avenue.  Security footage from the business assisted police in identifying the suspect.  On September 11, 2023, the 41-year-old male was arrested and later released to appear in court on November 16, 2023, on a charge of Theft Under $5000.

On September 10, 2023, at approximately 9:10 pm, police conducted a vehicle stop in the 2500 block of Louise Avenue. The 29-year-old male driver was observed exiting the vehicle and throwing the keys in attempt to evade responsibility for operating the vehicle. After showing signs of impairment, he was arrested and later released to appear in court on September 18, 2023, on charges of Impaired Driving, Driver over .08, and Prohibited Driving.