Brandon Police Deal With a Rare Human Trafficking Case


Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release November 14, 2022

Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration

On November 13, 2022, at approximately 10:00 am, police responded to a report of a female who was in distress at a business in the 200 block of 18th street N.  Investigation revealed that the 19-year-old female was brought to Manitoba from Quebec by a 32-year-old female for the purpose of trafficking her for sexual services. 

The female suspect was arrested and police consulted with the Quebec office of Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions prior to releasing her on an Undertaking.  She will appear in court on February 9, 2023 on charges of Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration, Material Benefit from Sexual Services and Procuring.

 

Theft Under $5000

On November 13, 2022, police responded to a report of the theft of merchandise from a business in the 800 block of 18th street at approximately 11:00 am.  The 28-year-old female suspect was located just outside the business and arrested.  She still had the merchandise in her possession and she was to abide by conditions not to attend the business. 

She was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Theft Under $5000, Fail to Comply with Probation and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

 

Fraud – Use of Credit Card

On October 19, 2022, police received a report of a credit card that was stolen from a vehicle parked on Ericson Cres after suspects broke a window.  The suspect then used the card to make a purchase at a local business.  Security footage from the business assisted police in identifying the suspect. 

On November 13, 2022, police located and arrested the 15-year-old male.  He was later released and turned over to a parent.  He will appear in court on January 31, 2023 on charge of Use of Credit Card X6 and Possession of Credit Card.

 

Assault

On November 14, 2022, at approximately 12:30 am, police responded to a report of an assault in a residence.  Investigation revealed that the suspect assaulted the adult female before fleeing the home. 

The 28-year-old male was located and arrested a short time later.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service due to his intoxication level and will be released once sober to appear in court on January 16, 2023 on a charge of Assault.  The victim did not require medical attention.

Brandon Police Service media release