UPDATE: On events in the area of 1st street and Maryland Ave, November 1, 2022. Brandon Police Service reports two separate incidents which occurred in the area of 1st street and Maryland earlier today caused to nearby schools to go into lockdown mode. BPS says more information will be forthcoming as investigations unfold. One situation involves a vehicle stop near the area of First Street and Maryland Avenue.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release

Lockdowns at Two Brandon Schools

Brandon Police Service released a special bulletin regarding an incident which transpired near Crocus Plains High School late Tuesday morning.

At approx. 10 a.m. today Police responded to a call of a disturbance on Cornwallis Cres. Upon arrival, they were advised that several people had left the residence and may be armed with firearms. Police advised Crocus Plains School and Maryland School staff to lock and hold for safety reasons.

Police had no information that the subjects were in the schools or heading in that direction. Shortly after that, there was a second call that a subject may be in Crocus Plains. Officers are conducting a thorough search of Crocus Plains for safety reasons. It appears now that the information indicating someone may be in the school was not accurate. The matter is still under investigation.

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School located at 1930 First Street went into Lockdown status as a precautionary measure. Shortly after BPS officers combed the premises the school moved into Hold & Secure Status, and most recently, into Primary Access Status according to an email sent out to parents of students.

Brandon Police are currently investigating the incident in the area of 1st street and Maryland Ave. and request motorists to avoid travelling to the area as several streets have been blocked off.

We will have more updates as they become available.