Brandon Police Arrest Man After About $1,000 Reported Stolen From Poppy Box

Brandon police arrested a 46-year-old man after approximately $1,000 in cash was reported stolen from a Veterans Poppy box at a business in the 1700 block of Highland Avenue. Police included the incident in their Nov. 7 release covering the previous 24 hours.

Police said they received the theft complaint at 10:52 a.m. and located the man nearby shortly afterward. He was arrested and held until sober because he was intoxicated, then released on an undertaking, police said.

Assault and collision reports

In a separate incident, police said they were notified at 3:30 p.m. of an assault in the 800 block of 18th Street. A 25-year-old woman was accused of punching another woman in the face and stomping on her foot. Police said they arrested the 25-year-old a short time later in the 200 block of 23rd Street and released her on an undertaking.

Police also received a report at 11:39 p.m. of a motor vehicle collision in the 500 block of 17th Street. They said a 33-year-old driver was identified as the suspect and arrested. He later provided breath samples of almost three times the legal limit, according to police. He was held until sober and released on an appearance notice.

Contact police

For general inquiries or to file a report, contact Brandon police at (204)729-2345. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime can contact Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477 or www.brandoncrimestoppers.com, or text BCSTIP and a message to CRIMES (274637).