On March 31, 2022, at approximately 12:42 pm, Brandon police and the Brandon Fire Emergency Service responded to a report of a man who was bleeding in the 900 block of Rosser Avenue. Police say the 33-year-old victim had allegedly been stabbed by a 40-year-old male suspect. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Police say the suspect fled but was located and arrested just after 2:00 pm. He was also allegedly the subject of outstanding arrest warrants for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fraud under $5000, Assault, Utter Threats and Fail to Attend Court. The suspect was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today (Apr 1) with an additional charge of Aggravated Assault.
While the suspect was in custody, police say they received information that he was allegedly responsible for an additional assault. Investigation revealed that on March 29, 2022, the suspect reportedly assaulted another victim with whom he was to have no communication. The assault occurred at a residence. The victim in this matter did not require medical attention. The 40-year-old male suspect will also appear in court today (Apr 1) on separate charges of Assault and Fail to Comply with Undertaking.
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On March 31, 2022, police responded to a report of a suspect who was attempting to steal merchandise at a business in the 3400 block of Victoria Avenue at approximately 4:00 pm. Police say an employee confronted the 27-year-old male suspect, but was allegedly assaulted when the suspect struck the employee with a “Mr. Solid” chocolate bunny. The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the assault. The suspect fled the business, but was located and arrested nearby. He was still in possession of stolen merchandise, which was returned to the business. He was later released and will appear in court on June 2, 2022 on charges of Assault and Theft Under $5000.
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On March 31, 2022, police responded to a report of theft of merchandise from a business in the 1600 block of 18th street shortly after 1:00 pm. Police say a male suspectwas was located and arrested at his residence a short time later. A 54-year-old man was later released and will appear in court on May 30, 2022 on a charge of Theft Under $5000.
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On April 1, 2022, shortly before 5:00 am, police came across two pedestrians in the 500 block of 34th Street. Officers say when they noticed the police, they attempted to ditch a backpack. The backpack allegedly contained a machete and a small amount of Meth. Two men, aged 32 and 24, were arrested and later released to appear in court on May 12th. Both face charges of Possess Weapon and Possess Meth.
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On March 31, 2022, shortly after 6:00 pm, Brandon police responded to a report of an intoxicated female at a residence. Police say her actions were allegedly causing concern for her friends who were unable to keep her behavior from escalating or keep her safe. A 51-year-old female left the residence and was found a short time later several blocks away. She was lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober.
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On March 31, 2022, police located and arrested a 25-year-old woman who was wanted on outstanding charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. She was later released to appear in court on April 19, 2022.
On March 31, 2022, police located and arrested a 35-year-old man who was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Comply with Release Order. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today.
On March 31, 2022, police located and arrested a 17-year-old male who was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Comply with Probation. He was later released and will appear in court on May 31, 2022.
