Brandon police responded to a report of a fire to a detached garage in the 100 block of 14th Street on Sunday (Aug 8).
They say the homeowners and nearby neighbors were evacuated, and that there were no injuries.
The structure is a total loss, and the cause has yet to be determined.
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On August 8, 2021, at 12:40 pm, police responded to a break and enter in progress in the 100 block of 2nd street. The two suspects were scared off by neighbours and fled the area.
Police located and arrested the 17-year-old boy, and the 29-year-old man in the area. The 17-year-old suspect was in possession of a slim jim tool at the time of his arrest. He was later released to appear in court in October on charges of Break and Enter with Intent and Possess Break in Instruments.
The 29-year-old was in possession of a pry bar at the time of his arrest. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today (Aug 9) on the same charges.
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On August 8, 2021, police responded to a report of an attempted break and enter to a home in the 3500 block of Willowdale Cres. The homeowner reported that during the previous evening, the suspect attempted to gain entry by damaging the screen in the door then opening it. The suspect attempted to gain access to the residence through the second door, but was unable to. The attempt was captured on video.
Police located and arrested the 21-year-old woman on August 8, 2021. She was later released and will appear in court in November on a charge of Attempt Break and Enter with Intent.
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On July 31, 2021, police responded to a report of vandalism to a vending machine in the 800 block of Victoria Ave. Nearby security footage assisted police in identifying the suspect. On August 8, 2021, the 28-year-old man was located and arrested. He was later released to appear in court in November on a charge of Mischief to Property.
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On August 8, 2021, at approximately 8:30 am, police responded to a report of a man who entered the employee area of a business in the 100 block of 18th street. The man proceeded to make himself a meal before his was discovered by employees. Police arrested and lodged the 28-year-old male at Brandon Police Service due to his intoxication level. He will be released once sober.
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On August 8, 2021, shortly after 4:00 pm, police responded to a report of an assault in the 100 block of 4th street. The 20-year-old male suspect was located nearby and arrested. He will appear in court today (Aug 9) on charges of assault. The victim received minor injuries, but did not require medical attention.
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On August 9, 2021, police responded to a report of a disturbance shortly before 1:00 am. Two youth, a 16-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old boy, who were each on conditions not to have contact with one another and to abide by a curfew, were located at a business in the 200 block of 18th street N. They were both arrested and later turned over to adult caregivers. They will appear in court in November on charges of Fail to Comply with Undertaking.
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On August 8, 2021, police located and arrested two men at a home who were wanted on outstanding charges. A 46-year-old man was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today (Aug 9) on a charge of Fail to comply with Release Order. A 40-year-old man was later released and will appear in court in September on a charge of Sexual Assault.
