Police Media Release - November 5, 2024

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Theft Under $5000

On October 27^th, 2024, a report of a male and female shoplifting in a store in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue came in to Police. Security footage assisted in identifying the suspects – 34-year-old female and 32-year-old male. On November 4^th at 12:32PM they were located and arrested. They were released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 13^th, 2025.

Failure to Attend Court

On November 4^th, 2024, a 32-year-old male turned himself in to Brandon Police Station (BPS) on an outstanding Warrant of Arrest. He was released with a court date of December 17^th, 2024, in Minnedosa.

Motor Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian

On November 4^th, 2024, a report of a Motor Vehicle Collision vs Pedestrian at 1^st Street and McTavish Avenue came in. A 70-year-old female pedestrian was taken to hospital via ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. The 47-year-old male driver indicated he was travelling west bound on McTavish, turning South bound onto 1^st street and didn’t see the pedestrian due to the position of the sun. Witness statements were collected and no charges were laid.

Uttering Threats / Possession of a Weapon

On October 20^th, a 47-year-old male reports his partners’ son, 22-year-old male, came into the home, demanding money, grabbed a knife and threatened the complainant. The 22 year old male dropped the knife as soon as his Mom told him to. He was originally arrested for Breach of the Peace as there didn’t appear to be a complaint. Since then, the 47-year-old male attended to BPS and provided a statement and wanted the 22-year-old charged. On November 4^th, 2024, at 8:13PM the subject attended to BPS and was arrested and charged. He was later released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of January 20^th, 2025. 

Assault

On July 5^th, 2024, a report of an assault came in to police where a 32-year-old male struck his 26-year-old girlfriend in the face during a disagreement. The complainant had visible injuries from the incident. Upon statements being completed the male was located, arrested and charged on November 4^th, 2024. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date of November 18^th, 2024.

Attempted Theft of Motor Vehicle / Mischief Under $5000

On November 4^th at 8:37PM reports of a disturbance in the 1000 block of 7^th Street came in to police. A 21-year-old male attempted stealing a family vehicle, damaged the windshield and rear-view mirror and upon police arrival fled on foot. He was soon located in the area. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 9^th, 2025.

Janet Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Community Support
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