WINNIPEG – A 71 year old woman has died in a house fire in Wawanesa, Manitoba. Brandon Police are investigating, along with the Fire Commissioner. About 5:30 last night, the woman was found unresponsive inside the home. She was rushed to hospital but was later pronounced dead.
Armoured Rescue Vehicle for Brandon Police
MANITOBA – Province of Manitoba announced that a new tactical vehicle has been delivered to the Brandon Police Service. The new tactical vehicle will help ensure high-risk incidents in southwest Manitoba can be resolved quickly and safely, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen said in a release. “Having the proper tools can help police officers respond quickly…
Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
BRANDON – The family of a missing 16-year-old girl are asking for the public’s help in locating her. Brandon Police say, 16-year-old Katrianne Ironstand was last seen in Brandon on July 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm near Tim Horton’s in the 2800 block of Victoria Ave in Brandon itself. Police believe it’s possible Katrianne is…
Missing 13-Year-Old May be in Winnipeg
BRANDON – Police in Brandon are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old boy. Josh Beaulieu, 13, has been missing since December 24th, 2018. Brandon Police believe that Josh is in the Winnipeg area. Anyone with information regarding Josh or his whereabouts is asked to call Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477. -…
Brandon Police – It’s 9 O’clock – LOCK IT UP Campaign
BRANDON – Brandon Police have launched a new program aimed at reducing the number of residential thefts in the city. Brandon Police said that most incidents of willful damage, theft from sheds/garages, theft from vehicles, bicycles thefts and other property crime happen overnight under the cover of darkness. In many cases, vehicles, sheds and garages…
New Tactical Equipment for Brandon Police
Brandon Police will soon be receiving more than $76,500 in tactical equipment in an effort to increase safety in high-risk situations. The equipment will be funded from Manitoba’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund. Funding will be used to purchase ballistic vests and helmets for members of the BPS tactical unit, ensuring they are better protected when…
Free Recycling Bins For Brandon Residents
BRANDON – Families in Brandon will soon be receiving a free Recycle Everywhere bin in an effort to make in-home beverage container recycling more convenient. The 16,000 bins are being delivered in response to a pilot study which showed that there was an increase in the recovery of beverage containers and other recyclables in households…
Brandon Police Officer Cleared in Intimate Photo Exchange
WINNIPEG — An investigation has found that a police officer in Brandon, Man. did not break the law by receiving and viewing intimate images of a woman who was applying for a job with the force. The Independent Investigation Unit, a civilian−led provincial agency, says the images were relevant to the hiring process. The agency…
Brandon Welcomes The Harlem Globetrotters
BRANDON – After 91 years of thrilling crowds of basketball fans all over the world, the Harlem Globetrotters are ready to take it to a new level in Brandon this November. The Globetrotters show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment, with all-star Showmen like Big Easy Lofton, Hi-Lite Bruton, Ant Atkinson, and Hammer…
14-Year-Old Burglar Busted in Brandon
BRANDON – Brandon Police arrested a under age boy at 2:30 in the morning for multiple thefts in the city. Early Sunday morning police say a 14-year old Brandon boy was arrested after he broke-in to a business compound in the 300 Block of Park Avenue East. The boy was also in possession of several…