Local Roundup — Oct. 14, 2022

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Upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Prairie Mountain Health is hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics next week for ages six months old and up for first, second, third and fourth doses if eligible.

All clinics will offer the Moderna bivalent vaccine to anyone aged 18 years and up and will have walk-in and booked appointments, or walk-in only as indicated.

• Dauphin — Ukrainian Orthodox Hall 8th Avenue Hall — (304 Whitmore Ave. East): Oct. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m.
• Brandon — Shoppers Mall near Smitty’s (1570 18th St.): Oct. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
• Carberry — Community Hall — (224 Second Ave.): Oct. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m.

For the Moderna bivalent vaccine, a waiting period of six months from the last vaccine dose or COVID infection is recommended. However, those at higher risk of severe illness can get a shot three months after a vaccine dose or infection.

Children between the ages of five to 11 can receive a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. A minimum six-month interval between the last dose and the booster dose is recommended.

Health officials have also recommended that children who are eligible to get a booster dose but were recently infected with COVID should wait three months afterward to get a booster dose.

Those who are immunocompromised should check eligibility criteria at https://bit.ly/3Vrj8b5.

Remember to bring your consent form to your appointment.

Appointments can be booked by phone daily between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.: 1-844-626-8222.

Book online at https://bit.ly/3Czdw67.

Senior dies after collision

An 80-year-old man who was struck by a motorist earlier this month has succumbed to his injuries, according to a Thursday media release from Brandon Police Service.

BPS was informed of the 80-year-old’s death Tuesday and proceeded to arrest the 67-year-old man responsible for striking him the following day.

The incident took place around 10 a.m. Oct. 4 within the 1900 block of Richmond Avenue. A motorist was heading westbound in his Ford F-150 pickup truck and struck the senior as he was using a crosswalk.

The driver failed to remain at the scene of the collision, but was later located and arrested by police at 4:15 p.m.

Following news of the victim’s death, the driver was charged with failing to remain at an accident scene causing death and is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 12.

Assault, mischief at a business

Brandon police arrested two men Wednesday after they allegedly caused a ruckus at a local business earlier this month that resulted in assault and destruction of property.

The incident took place Oct. 2 at a business located in the 1500 block of 18th Street when the two suspects entered the store and got into an argument with one of the employees.

While the 21-year-old man allegedly punched the employee, his 56-year-old companion allegedly proceeded to damage a store display.

The victim did not require any medical attention.

Police eventually located and arrested the 21-year-old Wednesday and charged him with assault. He is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 5.

The 56-year-old involved in the case was also arrested Wednesday and is charged with uttering threats and causing mischief under $5,000. His court date is slate for Dec. 12.

Wanted for missing court date

Brandon police are asking for the public’s help in locating Vivian Rose Baker, 38, who is wanted for failing to attend court on a charge of theft.

Police issued a warrant for Baker’s arrest Oct. 3 since her whereabouts are unknown.

Anyone with information that could lead to Baker’s arrest is asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers by calling 204-727-TIPS (8477), visiting brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637).

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

» The Brandon Sun