Drunk woman arrested; car stolen; man arrested for murder
Local Roundup — Jan. 16, 2024
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This article was published 16/01/2025 (328 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
DRUNK WOMAN ARRESTED
Brandon police arrested an intoxicated 41-year-old woman on Tuesday evening after receiving a report about a disturbance on the 400 block of Fifth Street, stemming from an alleged fight between two inebriated women. On arrival, the police took the accused in custody for acting in a combative manner with officers. She was held in detention until sober.
BRANDONITE’S CAR STOLEN
A Brandon resident reported their car was stolen on Tuesday from the visitor’s parking lot at Kingston Place. Police are asking the public’s help to locate a 2021 Black Dodge Charger with Manitoba licence plates. The car’s doors were locked and the keys were not inside the vehicle. The incident remains under investigation, and any additional information can be phoned in at 204-729-2345.
MAN ARRESTED ON MURDER CHARGES, FIREARM OFFENCES
Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) arrested a 30-year-old man on attempted murder and weapons possession charges on Jan. 9. Officers received a report about an attempted arson at a residence at Sandy Bay First Nation. The accused had reportedly fled the area before officers arrived on scene. He was seen driving on Highway 50 near the community of Langruth, and sped off when officers attempted to stop his vehicle. MFNPS officers followed his vehicle to Sandy Bay, where after a short pursuit his vehicle slid into the ditch, and the accused reportedly fled the scene on foot.
Weapons seized by Manitoba First Nations Police Service on Jan. 9 in Sandy Bay First Nation. (MFNPS) »
He was later identified as Preston Todd Dean Whitford from Portage la Prairie, also wanted in connection with a homicide under investigation by the RCMP. The accused was later tracked to an abandoned mobile home, where he allegedly threatened the police with a firearm before surrendering. The weapon found in his possession was later determined to be an imitation firearm. Officers also searched his vehicle and located an SKS assault-style firearm and a pellet handgun, both belonging to the accused.
Whitford has been charged with multiple counts relating to unauthorized weapons possession and resisting arrest. He has also been transferred to the Manitoba RCMP as part of a homicide investigation, which remains ongoing.
Weapon seized from Preston Whitford by Manitoba First Nations Police Service on Jan. 9 in Sandy Bay First Nation. (MFNPS)
» Weapon seized from Preston Whitford by Manitoba First Nations Police Service on Jan. 9 in Sandy Bay First Nation. (MFNPS)
MFNPS officers in Sandy Bay are asking the public for any information that could assist investigators. They can be reached at 204-843-7700 or the MFNPS TIPS line at 1-833-978-0048, where information can be provided anonymously. Their email is TIPS@mfnp.ca.
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