December 7, 2023

Stolen Vehicle – REMINDER – Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the keys inside.  Thieves only need a few seconds to steal your vehicle.

On December 6, 2023, police responded to a report of the theft of a 2013 grey GMC Terrain from the 300 block of Frederick St shortly before 9:00 am.  The vehicle has Manitoba license plate KWR 424.  The vehicle was warming up with the keys inside.

Anyone with information regarding this Vehicle Theft is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

 

Resist Arrest/ Assault PO

On December 6, 2023, at approximately 6:30 pm, police responded to a report of a male at a residence in the 700 block of Braecrest Drive.  He was there contrary to his release conditions.  Police also learned the male was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Comply with Release Order X2.  He was reported to be in possession of bear mace.

When police arrived at the residence to arrest him, the 30-year-old male fled on foot.  When he was apprehended, he continued to resist police and pulled an edged weapon.  Once he was in police custody, officers located a small amount of meth that he attempted to discard.

The male was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today.  In addition to the charges from the previous arrest warrant, he will appear on charges of Fail to Comply with Release Order X4, Resist Arrest, Fail to Comply with Probation, Assault Peace Officer, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Possession of Meth.

 

Theft and Mischief

On November 23, 2023, police received a report of the theft and damage to property belonging to an employee of a school in the 500 block of Park Street.  Investigation revealed that a 13-year-old female student allegedly stole a cell phone and financial cards from the employee before intentionally breaking the phone.  The student also allegedly wrote on the employee’s jacket with permanent marker.

On December 6, 2023, the student attended to Brandon Police Service with a care provider where she was arrested and later released to appear in court on February 27, 2024, on charges of Theft Under $5000 and Mischief to Property Under $5000.

 

Arrest Warrants

On December 6, 2023, police located and arrested a 22-year-old female who was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to comply with Probation.  She was lodged at Brandon Police Service to appear in court today.

On December 7, 2023, shortly before 1:00 am, police responded to a report of an individual who had worn out their welcome at a business in the 000 block of 10th street.  When police arrived, they learned that the 22-year-old female was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Attend Court.  She was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today.

 

For general inquiries or to file a report:

(204)729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact

Anyone with information on any unsolved crime is asked to call Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477, www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

CRIME STOPPERS 204-727-TIPS

In response to Canada's Online News Act and Meta (Facebook and Instagram) removing access to local news from their platforms, Discover Westman encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the DiscoverWestman app.