On the afternoon of 2023-09-20, Brandon police were notified by BSD staff that a male had attempted to steal a student’s bike from a school (Linden Lanes) on Silverbirch Drive. Police say the individual’s attempt was thwarted when the school Principal verbally confronted the suspect, resulting in him fleeing on foot and leaving behind a pair of bolt cutters. Police located and arrested a suspect nearby, and a check of police records revealed an outstanding warrant of arrest. In addition, police investigation revealed that the same male had stolen bicycles from the same school on two separate dates. A 37-year-old male was lodged at BPS to appear for court 2023-09-21 for the charges of FTC Release Order, Attempted Theft, Theft Under $5000 X2 and Possession Breaking Instruments X3.
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On 2023-09-21 at 00:22 hrs, Brandon police received a report of a vehicle that crashed through a fence in the 700 block of 8th Street and subsequently struck a house. The occupants of the vehicle fled prior to arrival, however police were assisted by a witness that directed officers to a nearby residence. The operator of the vehicle was identified and brought back to BPS where she provided breath samples that were in excess of 2.5 times the legal limit. A 35-year-old female was lodged at BPS and will be released once sober with conditions to appear in court 2023-09-28 for the charges of Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Impaired Driving, and Drive Over .08
