On May 29, 2023, Brandon police received a report of a Fraud Attempt. The complainant advises they received two phone calls from a number, which appeared to be the Brandon Police Service non-emergency line (204-729-2345). When the complainant answered, there was no response on the line. The complainant then received a phone call from a number, which appeared to be their spouse’s phone number. During this phone call, a person claiming to be a police officer told them that their spouse was in police custody and required bail money. The caller directed the complainant to withdraw $5,000 after calling them a cab to take them to their bank. The complaint was then directed to take the cab to another location and deposit the money into a Bitcoin ATM. The complainant did not do this, and instead brought the money to Brandon Police Service, where they learned the phone calls were a part of an elaborate scam.
If you receive phone calls like this:
-HANG UP and call the number to your local police.
-BE AWARE, fraudsters have the ability to spoof any phone number.
Brandon Police Service does not accept any money for persons requiring bail. You will never be asked to deposit money into an ATM for someone requiring bail. While this is similar to the Grandparent Scam, victims of any age can be targeted.
For more information on Frauds, please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
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In July 2022, police received a report of a forged cheque, which was accepted at a business in the 1000 block of Richmond Avenue. The amount of the cheque had been altered, and the party to whom it was made out to was also altered. Security footage from the business assisted police in learning the identity of the 50-year-old male suspect. On May 29, 2023, police located and arrested the suspect. He was released to appear in court on July 31, 2023 on charges of Utter forged Document and Fraud Under $5000.
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On May 30, 2023 at approximately 2:00 am, Brandon police responded to a report of an individual passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the 1500 block of 18th Street. When police arrived, officers say the car was still in drive, but stuck on the curb. Police say a 43-year-old male driver was arrested as he was allegedly showing signs of impairment. His breath samples were reportedly more than twice the legal limit. He was later released to a sober adult to appear in court on June 5, 2023 on charges of Driving While Ability Impaired, and Driving with More than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood.
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On May 29, 2023, police responded to a report of an alarm sounding at a business in the 3500 block of McDonald Avenue at approximately 11:00 pm. Police say the suspect had gained entry through a door, and was found hiding in an adjacent fenced in area. A 47-year-old man was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service. He will appear in court today on a charge of Break and Enter with Intent.
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On May 29, 2023 at 9:30 pm, Brandon police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence. They say an intoxicated female was refusing to leave, and was no longer welcome. Police arrested the 47-year-old female to prevent her behavior from continuing. She was lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober.
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Arrest Warrants:
On May 29, 2023, police located and arrested a 21-year-old female who was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Attend. She was later released to appear in court on June 15, 2023.
On May 30, 2023, police located and arrested a 35-year-old female who was wanted on outstanding charges of Possess Proceeds of Crime and Possess Controlled Substance. She was later released to appear in court on July 13, 2023.
On May 29, 2023, police located and arrested a 45-year-old male who was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Attend Court. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service to appear in court today.
On May 29, 2023, police located and arrested a 36-year-old male who was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Comply with Probation and Fail to comply with Release Order X2. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today.