The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Danielle Alexandria DAVIS FOR Fraud & Forgery. On April 3, 2023, while working at a Brandon business, Danielle DAVIS wrote and issued herself 14 business cheques in excess of $14,000.00. DAVIS deposited these cheques into her personal bank account.  Danielle Alexandria DAVIS’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 Break & Enter.  On October 28th, 2023, two males broke into a garage located in the 1200 block of 8th street and stole 3 bicycles valued at over $6000.00. The bikes were described as a grey Trek, red and black Rocky Mountain and a women’s style purple Specialized. The thieves rode off on the bikes but not before being captured on video surveillance.

To ensure growth is paying for growth, the City of Brandon is considering an increase in development cost charges to catch up to actual costs.   Canadian cities of all sizes use development cost charges, which is a contribution developers pay toward growth infrastructure. For example, when building a new neighbourhood, developers pay development charges to cover offsite costs related to growth, such as new or expanded roads and water pipes. Residents are not billed for development cost charges, which are designed to take financial pressure off taxpaying households.   “For generations, Brandon families have been able to count on low taxes, clean water, and strong services,” said Brandon City Manager Ron Bowles. “The City of Brandon’s development cost charges haven’t kept up with actual costs, and it’s time to catch up. When developers pay fair development cost charges, growth pays for growth — which takes tax pressures off households.” Bowles said City Hall has received analysis from expert economists Watson & Associates and engaged with developers about coming increases.  While there are more conversations to be had with industry, City Council is expected to consider the changes in February 2024.  An overview of the proposed changes is available on brandon.ca/permits-applications/development-charges. Enquiries or feedback relating to the draft recommended changes can be sent to LandDevelopment@brandon.ca.    Brandon City Hall is committed to transparent communications and will continue to update the public and media on development cost charges.  

This Holiday Season, members of Brandon Police Service will be conducting Check stops in our community.  We will be targeting individuals who are driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as well as other driving offences. Driving while under the influence of Cannabis or Alcohol is not safe.  If you plan to indulge, make arrangements for a way home without getting behind the wheel.  That could mean staying over at a friend’s house, catching a ride with a designated driver, taking public transit, calling a cab, or using Operation Red Nose.

Shortly after 11:30 pm police were called to a residence on the 400 block of 3rd St for an intoxicated female causing problems.  Upon arrival a 38 year old female was found to be highly intoxicated and belligerent.  While being medically cleared at BRHC she kicked one of the officers.  As a result she was arrested for Assaulting a Peace Officer.  She was lodged at BPS to be released with an Appearance Notice when sober.  She is to appear in court on February 12th.

On December 8, 2023, at 1:00 am, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Van Horne.  Police observed drugs within the vehicle and an investigation into the three occupants ensued. One of the occupants, a 23-year-old female, was to abide by a daily curfew and was arrested.  Upon her arrest police found her to be in possession of illicit drugs, including cocaine and meth.  She was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Meth, and Fail to Comply with Undertaking. A 36-year-old male was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service.  He will appear in court today on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Possession of Proceeds of Property obtained by Crime. A 26-year-old female was arrested and later released to appear in court on March 14, 2024, on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Possess Proceeds of Crime. Police seized approximately 13 grams of cocaine in total, 5 grams of meth, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.