The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Madison YOUNG FOR Breach of Release Order. On August 12th, 2023, YOUNG breached her release order by not residing at the address directed by the courts. Young’s whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. ***************** The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000.  On July 13th, 2023, an unknown male was captured on video surveillance entering a business located in the 1600 block of 18th Street. The male walked past the business checkout and exited with merchandise he stole. ***************** 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.

On August 22, 2023, police received a report of numerous vehicles being damaged throughout the night. Several of these vehicles were located in the east end with others in the 600 block of Louise, 400 block of Park Avenue, 400 block of 6th Street, 1300 block of 10th Street, 300 block of 2nd Street, 800 block of 8th Street, and 1300 block of 3rd Street. Further investigation revealed that in all incidents a rock had been used to break the windows of vehicles parked on the street. A witness in the 1000 block of Russell Street reported seeing three kids on black bikes with orange rims wearing black hoodies throwing rocks at vehicles. Anyone with information regarding these mischiefs to property is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

On August 21, 2023, at approximately 6:30 pm, police responded to report of a disturbance in the 700 block of Brentwood Trailer Park. A 16-year-old female was removed from the residence. While being turned over to her guardian she spit on the police officer. She was arrested and later released to appear in court on October 31st, 2023, on a charge of Assault Peace Officer.

City of Brandon Development Services section is advising all developers, property owners, and residents of Brandon that the Province of Manitoba will be adopting and enforcing the 2020 editions of the national model construction codes effective January 1, 2024. Permits issued after January 1, 2024 will be required to adhere to the new standards. The updated construction codes include the Building, Plumbing, Energy, and Fire Code regulations. By adopting and enforcing the new 2020 code, the Province of Manitoba honours its commitments to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement by harmonizing the adoption of national codes. Plans are underway by the City of Brandon to provide guidance on the upcoming changes. We encourage all interested parties to subscribe to the Development Services Email Updates for more information as it becomes available. For further information about changes to the new provincial codes, please contact Development Services at 204-729-2110 or  planning@brandon.ca. For more information about the provincial or national codes, please visit gov.mb.ca or nrc.canada.ca.

Late Sunday night Brandon emergency crews were called to the 800 block of Assiniboine Avenue for a fire. A motorhome was well involved with fire upon arrival of fire crews, as well as the neighbouring building that is home to Assiniboine Collision & Glass. Fire from the motorhome made its way into the roof of the business which appeared to cause a partial collapse of the roof structure. Firefighters made a hole in the roof and began dousing the flames that were underneath the metal roofing. No reports of injuries so far, and no word on what caused the fire.