Brandon Police Service Media Release
Theft Under $5000 X 5
As a result of an ongoing investigation into thefts from the dressing rooms at the Sportsplex, a search warrant was executed on a residence in the 1200 block of 9th St. During the search, a couple cell phone cases and various gift cards were located in the residence. The 37 year old Brandon female of this address was arrested and later released on a Promise to Appear in court, charged for 5 counts of theft. She is scheduled to appear in court on April 27th
Theft of Vehicle
As short time later a report was received of a parked car that had been struck in the 1300 block of 10th St., the suspect vehicle was believed to be the stolen Equinox. Just prior to 9 AM Sheriff’s officers at the Court House called to report the stolen vehicle and suspect were at the court building. Officers attended and arrested the 21 year old Brandon male who at the time showed signs of being impaired as the result of the consumption of a drug. The male will appear in court today charged for theft of motor vehicle, possession of stolen property as well as breaching two release conditions from previous charges. Charges in relation to the impairment by a drug are still pending, as that portion of the investigation is still ongoing.
