Police News Release - February 28th, 2026

Theft Charge

On the morning of Friday February 27^th, around 930am, Police received a report of a suspicious male and a theft from a business in the 500 block of 34^th St. Police located the male in the 3300 block of Victoria Ave., and he was found to have in his possession a stolen backpack and laptop. The 28year-old was charged with Theft Under $5,000, Failing to Comply with his Probation Order and was held in the Bps cells to appear in Court.

Prohibited Driver

At approximately 3:30pm on Friday afternoon Police stopped a vehicle in the 1600 block of Princess Ave. The operator of the vehicle was found to be Prohibited from Driving Canada Wide. The 24year-old male was charged accordingly and will appear in Court in April.

Traffic Stop leads to Drug / Weapons Charge

Just after 9pm on Friday evening, Police conducted a vehicle stop in the 1900 block Aagard Ave. The subsequent investigation revealed that the 22year-old male driver was in possession of small amount of Cocaine as well as a can of bear spray. He was charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Possession of a Controlled Substance and for Failing to Comply with his Release Order. He released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date set in May.

Intoxicated Persons

In the last 24 hours 2 people were lodged in the Brandon Police Service detention unit for being Intoxicated in public.

S.Sgt. Jeff Hoad

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