Police Media Release - August 3, 2024

Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon

Friday morning, police responded to a central Brandon residence for a disturbance.  Once at the residence, police discovered a 31y/o had sustained a stab wound to his hand.  A 26 y/o female was arrested and charged.  Both parties were known to each other.  The female was released with a Court date.

Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon and Fail to Comply with a Court Order

On Friday afternoon, police responded to a downtown hotel for a male who had been attacked with a machete.  He sustained injuries to his hand a face and was transported by ambulance to the hospital with non-life threating injuries. The investigation discovered the victim had been assaulted at a different location and came to the hotel for help.  A 36 y/o male was located and arrested, he will be held for Court on Saturday.  It is believed that neither party involved knew each other.

Other Arrests

Several people were arrested for alcohol related offences Friday night.  They will be released Saturday with their respective Provincial Offence Act tickets.

Released by: Staff Sergeant Russ Paterson #138

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