Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release November 16, 2022

Animal Cruelty

On November 15, 2022, police received information from the Chief Veterinary Office in Manitoba, that a 28-year-old male from Brandon was in possession of animals, contrary to release conditions that he was not to have any.  Further investigation into the male suspect led police to discover the carcasses of 16 kittens and rabbits at his residence. 

28-year-old male suspect, Jess NICHOLS, from Brandon, was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service.  He will appear in court today on charges of Animal Cruelty X16 and Fail to Comply with Undertaking X18.

Two living kittens were taken to a local veterinary clinic.

Theft Under $5000

On November 15, 2022, shortly after 7:00 am, police responded to a report of the theft of a TV from a business in the 900 block of 18^th street N.  Police located and arrested the suspect nearby.  The 37-year-old male was later released to appear in court on December 29, 2022 on a charge of Theft Under $5000.

Arson Causing Damage

On October 20, 2022, shortly after 10:00 pm, police received a report of individuals partying on school property on Silverbirch Drive.  The party had dispersed prior to police arrival, however further investigation revealed that the suspects had set a garbage can on fire.  Further investigation led police to identify one of the suspects. 

On November 15, 2022, police located and arrested a 15-year-old male suspect.  He was later released to his family and will appear in court on January 31, 2023 on a charge of Arson Causing Damage.  Police continue to investigate.

Arrest Warrant

On November 15, 2022, a 22-year-old male attended Brandon Police Service, as he was aware of outstanding charges of Fail to Attend Court.  He was later released to appear in court on December 21, 2022.

Anyone with information on any unsolved crime is asked to call Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477, www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

CRIME STOPPERS 204-727-TIPS