On July 12, 2023, at approximately 1:00 am, Brandon police attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of 1st street and Park Avenue. Police say the driver would not stop or pull over, but accelerated away from police. Police did not pursue the vehicle and deactivated the emergency lighting; however, the suspect vehicle could still be seen in the distance. When the vehicle reached 1st street and Richmond, the driver lost control, and the vehicle drove into the ditch in the 1500 block of 1st street.
The driver tried to run from the vehicle, but police stopped and apprehended him a short distance away. They say a 25-year-old male showed signs of impairment and was arrested. He reportedly provided samples of this breath more than the legal limit. He was lodged and will appear in court today on charges of Driving with More than 80 mg Alcohol in Blood, Driving While Ability Impaired, Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle and Flight From Police.
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On July 9, 2023, police received a report that a male left a restaurant in the 800 block of Princess Avenue without paying for his $50 meal. Security footage from the business assisted police in identifying a 22-year-old male. On July 11, 2023, he was located and arrested. He was later released to appear in court on September 7, 2023 on a charge of Fraudulently Obtaining Food.
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On July 8, 2023, Brandon police received a report that a male left a restaurant in the 1500 block of 18th Street without paying for his $32 meal. Police say the investigation led officers to learn the identity of a 33-year-old male who was located and arrested on July 11, 2023. He was later released to appear in court on August 24, 2023 on a charge of Fraudulently Obtaining Food.
