Police Media Release - August 24, 2024

Stabbing

On August 23, 2024 at approximately 12:34 pm, officers responded to a domestic incident in the 200 block of Victoria Avenue East, where a 35-year-old male suspect assaulted a female victim, inflicting a stab wound to her head.

The victim, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, was assisted by someone nearby, who called the incident in. The female victim was transported to the hospital to receive medical treatment.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the suspect's whereabouts, a heavy police presence was required to ensure public safety and his capture including the use of a drone and police K-9.

The male was located and arrested at a second address at 1:58 hours.  He will appear in court today on charges of Assault with a Weapon and Assault Causing Bodily Harm.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 am, police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from the 1500 block of Braecrest Drive.  At approximately 12:30pm, police located the 2019 white Hyundai Santa Fe parked and unoccupied in the 200 block of 4th street.

 Anyone with information regarding this vehicle theft is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

Assault by Choking

On August 23, 2024, shortly after 2:00 pm, police responded to a report of a domestic assault at a business in the 3100 block of Victoria Ave.  The 36-year-old male assaulted a female by attempting to choke her.  He was located and arrested.  He will appear in court today on a charge of Assault by Choking.

Theft Under $5000

On August 23, 2024, at 6:30 pm, an employee from a business in the 800 block of 18th street reported that a female filled a bag full of items before leaving without paying.  Police located and arrested the 32-year-old female in the 1700 block of College Ave.  She was released to appear in court on October 10, 2024 on a charge of Theft Under $5000.

Possess Weapon

On August 23, 2024 at approximately 8:00 pm, police responded to a report of a male in the 400 block of Lawrence Crescent carrying a large butcher style knife.  Police located an arrested the 34-year-old male in the 1400 block of Victoria Ave E.  He was to abide by conditions not to possess any weapons.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service to appear in court today on a charge of Possess Weapon Dangerous and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Other arrests

On August 23, 2024, 3-individuals were lodged due to their intoxication level following separate incidents throughout the day.

2-individuals were located and arrested on outstanding warrants.

1-individual was located and arrested for a curfew breach, and was also found to be in possession of a small amount of meth.

Released by
Staff Sergeant Kirby Sararas

For general inquiries or to file a report:
204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact

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