23 July 2023

Break, Enter and Theft

At approx. 11 AM Saturday, officers were called to a residence in the 400 block of Ross Ave, for a break in to their garage.  The homeowner noticed the overhead garage door was open and upon closer inspection noticed some items missing.  The garage had been rummaged through and the suspect(s) stole some assorted Ryobi tools.  The matter is still under investigation.

Attempt Theft of Vehicles

During the day on Saturday police received a couple calls of vehicles that had been victim to attempted theft.  In two separate locations, the first in the 300 block of Park Ave East, the second in the 1400 block of Richmond Ave East, parked vehicles had damaged windows and steering columns in an attempt to take them.  These incidents are still under investigation.

Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision

At approx. 3 PM Saturday, a 911 call was received reporting a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 200 block of 18^th St N. Witnesses to the incident indicated that the adult male pedestrian darted out into the street, and the driver of the southbound vehicle had no time to stop or react. The 29 year old male was taken by ambulance to the Brandon Regional Health Centre for treatment of what appeared to be an injury to his lower leg / foot.  The male refused to be seen at the hospital leaving almost immediately.  There are no charges being contemplated against the driver of the vehicle, given the evidence gathered at the scene. There was also no evidence to suggest the pedestrian was attempting to harm himself, rather a very poorly calculated risk.  

Robbery with Violence

At approx. 112:30 AM Sunday, police were called to an address in the 1100 block of 20^th St. by a male who reported having been robbed. The victim indicated he had just left the beer vendor and was walking to his residence when he was approached by a vehicle.  Three males exited the vehicle and jumped the victim, spraying him with pepper spray. They then stole the backpack he was carrying, which contained the beer he had just purchased and some other personal items.  The three males then returned to the vehicle which was being operated by a fourth male and drove way. At approx. 1:05 AM the four suspects of the robbery were located and arrested by police at 34^th and Victoria.  The four suspects arrested are 18, 18, 23 and 24 years of age and are all local to Brandon.  At the time of arrest one of the 18 year olds was found to still be in possession of the pepper spray, which he had concealed in his pants. The two 18 year old have since been release with a court date of September 7.  The other two are being held at the Brandon Police Service and will appear in court late today.  All four suspects are charged with Robbery with Violence.

Fail to Comply with a Release Order

At approx. 4:20 AM Sunday, police observed a male known to them walking in the 3600 block of Park Ave.  The officers were aware he is currently bound by a 24 hour curfew as a result of several recent arrests for various criminal code charges.  The curfew was confirmed as still valid by the officers who then arrested the 25 year old male for failing to comply with his Release Order.  He is being held at the Brandon Police Service pending a bail hearing later today.

Assault

At approx. 850 PM Saturday police were called to the emergency department of the Brandon Regional Health Centre for an assault.  Upon arrival it was learned that a 40 year old Brandon male had attended to the hospital or some unknown medical treatment, and during his time there he assaulted a security officer.   The investigation revealed the male had not been at the hospital long when his actions escalated to the point security was called.  The male then directed his hostility toward security eventually spitting in the officers face and slapping him in the head.  The male was arrested and charged with assault, he will appear in court on September 7.  

Other Arrests:

• Two separate pedestrian checks resulted in the arrest of local individuals with outstanding arrest warrants.
• 1 adult female was arrested and held until sober for breach of the peace
• 1 adult male was arrested under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act

Release authorized by:   S/Sgt Kevin Loewen #98

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