On March 3, 2022, Brandon police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision at approximately 1:24 pm in the 500 block of 15th Street. Investigation revealed that an SUV struck a parked vehicle and the suspect driver left on foot. Police located a suspect a short distance away. The 31-year-old man was allegedly impaired and arrested for Impaired Driving. He sustained minor injuries due to the collision, and was treated at the hospital. A short time after police attended to the collision, investigators learned that the vehicle the suspect was driving had been reported stolen from the 100 block of Lorne Avenue. The suspect was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will be released once sober to appear in court on a later date on a charge of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Driving While Ability Impaired – Blood Drug Combination. Both vehicles involved in the collision were required to be towed.
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On March 3, 2022, shortly before 10:00 pm, police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence as witnesses could hear loud noises and partying. Investigation revealed that an assault took place during the disturbance. A 35-year-old man is accused of assaulting a victim who suffered minor injuries. He was arrested and is to appear in court on May 9, 2022 on a charge of Assault.
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On March 3, 2022 shortly before 8:00 am, Brandon police responded to a report of an unknown female who had just entered a residence in the 1300 block of 9th Street. The female left the area, but was located by police and arrested. A 20-year-old woman, who was allegedly intoxicated, was lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober. She is to appear in court on May 26, 2022 on a charge of Unlawfully in a Dwelling.
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On March 2, 2022, police responded to a report of an assault in which a 16-year-old boy reportedly assaulted his 17-year-old brother with a baton while they were at school. The suspect fled the school, and was arrested the following day. He was later released and will appear in court on April 26, 2022 on charges of Assault with a Weapon and Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.
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On March 1, 2022, Brandon police responded to a report of the theft of merchandise from a business in the 600 block of 18th Street. The suspect fled the business, but police were able to identify him from security footage at the business. On March 3, 2022, police located and arrested a 28-year-old male suspect. He was also wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Comply with Probation. He was later released and will appear in court on April 28, 2022.
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On March 3, 2022 shortly after 5:00 pm, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a residence as a neighbor could hear yelling and screaming. Police say an intoxicated 58-year-old woman was allegedly causing problems, and she was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober.
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On March 3, 2022, shortly before 7:00 pm, Brandon police responded to a report of an intoxicated male consuming alcohol inside an unlicensed business in the 700 block of Victoria Avene. Police say he allegedly would not cooperate with the employees request to leave. A 44-year-old man was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober. He will be released and receive a fine under the LGCCA when sober.
