RCMP Arrest Warrant Results in New Charges
On, Tuesday, October 2nd Brandon Police did a walkthrough of an establishment in the 100 block of 5th Street. While speaking with a patron, the patron provided a false identity. Investigation revealed the legal name of the 49-year-old male and proved him to be wanted on two warrants outside of Brandon Police Service.
Upon arrest a pair of brass knuckles, a working digital scale and 43 plastic baggies containing methamphetamine was found. The male was arrested and held in detention cells with court in the morning on October 3rd, 2024.
Previous Charges: Warrant of Arrest X2
New Charges: Public Mischief / Possession of Prohibited Weapon / Carrying Concealed Weapon / Possession of Dangerous Weapon / Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Meth / Failure to Comply with Release Undertaking / Failure to Comply with Release Order X4
Possess Controlled Substance X4
In an unrelated matter, on Tuesday, October 2nd a report of a possible impaired driver came into Brandon Police Service. The vehicle was located by police and stopped at 1st Street and Lorne Avenue. The male driver blew zero however cannabis could be seen in the vehicle. The passenger attempted to conceal a small baggie which was found to be cocaine. A further search discovered small amounts of methamphetamine, MDMA, and Xanax.
The passenger, 26-year-old male, was later released on an Undertaking with a court date of December 12th, 2024, and pending charges of CDSA Possess Controlled Substance X4.
The driver, 27-year-old male, was issued tickets for Novice driver in the learner stage, operate a class 5 vehicle without a supervising driver as well as Unlawful transportation of cannabis in or on vehicle.
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