Police Media Release - March 20, 2025

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Arrest Warrants

In the last 24 hours Brandon Police Service executed six Arrest Warrants. Three people were arrested and held in detention cells for court in the morning, two were released via Appearance Notice and one Arrest Warrant was executed on behalf of Sioux Valley First Nation Police and the charged remained in custody at Brandon Correctional Centre.

Breach of Peace

In the last 24 hours Brandon Police Service arrested and held four people for Breach of Peace. All incidents were separate from one another. The individuals were arrested to prevent further issues, held in detention cells and will be released once sober / calmed down.

Theft Under $5000

On March 19th at approximately 1:30 PM a store from the Corral Centre called regarding a male actively stealing items. Police located and arrested the 41-year-old male who had stolen $180.90 worth of merchandise. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date of May 26th, 2025.

Theft Under $5000

On March 10th an individual stole merchandise valued at $60 from a store located in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue. Video surveillance was obtained. On March 19th the individual attended BPS. The 17-year-old female was arrested, charged and later released via Undertaking with a court date of May 20th, 2025.

Theft Under $5000 / Failure to Comply Undertaking

On March 19th Police were notified of a theft at a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue. A male had stolen approximately $200 worth of merchandise and fled on foot. Several hours later a pedestrian stop initiated with a suspect matching the description was conducted near 7th Street and Rosser Avenue. Search incident to arrest resulted in the recovery of merchandise from the store. The individual was on an Undertaking not to attend the store. The 38-year-old male was arrested, held in detention cells and will attend court in the morning on March 20th, 2025.

Possession of a Weapon X2 / Assault with a Weapon

On March 19th at 11:09 PM an officer was flagged down at 22nd Street and Queens Crescent. It was found that someone had been chased out of an address on Queens with a knife and bear spray. The accused was known to the victim. The 30-year-old male was located and arrested without incident. The male was later released on an Undertaking with a court date of April 12th, 2025.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

While attending a separate incident a vehicle was recovered in a driveway on Queens Crescent. The vehicle was previously reported stolen by Minnedosa RCMP. Forensics Investigations Unit analysis resulted in fingerprints of a 31-year-old male. The male was located and arrested on a Possession of Property Obtained by Crime charge. He was later released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of June 2nd, 2025.

Janet Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Community Support
For media inquiries: 204-729-2373 or J.reichert@brandon.ca

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