Police Media Release - November 4, 2024

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Breach of Probation

On November 3^rd at 1:13PM a 28-year-old female was arrested in the 500 block of Princess Avenue on the strength of her outstanding warrant. She was held in detention cells and will attend court in the morning on November 4^th, 2024.

Resist Arrest / Assault Police Officer / Possession of Psilocybin

On November 3^rd at 3:22PM a traffic stop was conducted in the 400 block of Pacific Avenue. A 25-year-old male driver provided a sample of breath and blew a zero; however, police noted open liquor in the vehicle, placed him under arrest, and requested he exit the vehicle. The male resisted and became combative, striking the police officer. Police located psilocybin within the vehicle following his arrest. The male was later released on an Undertaking with a court date of December 19^th, 2024

Theft Under $5000 X2

On October 24^th police were made aware of a theft from a business in the Corral Centre (900 block of 18^th Street) that occurred on October 8^th where $500-$700 worth of merchandise was stolen. They also reported a second theft on October 16^th where $350-$500 worth of merchandise was stolen. A 37-year-old male was identified through video surveillance. He was arrested on a separate matter on November 3^rd and was also charged with these offences.  He was released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 13^th, 2025.

Assault

On November 3^rd at 7:38PM police were requested to attend a residence in the 300 block of 25^th Street where a 62-year-old male had physically assaulted his 54-year-old female partner. The female had escaped to a neighbour’s home, where they called for help and reported that he had also taken her phone and keys. The male was arrested and later released on conditions with a court date of December 16^th, 2024.

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

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