Police News Release - April 16th, 2026

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Arrest Warrants

Over the past 24 hours, five individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants. Of those, three were held for court on the morning of April 16^th, 2026, while two were released on Appearance Notices with future court dates.

One of the individuals, a 27-year-old female wanted for two counts of Failure to Attend Court and Breach of Probation, resisted arrest. Upon being taken into custody, officers located a multi-tool knife on her person. While undergoing medical clearance, the female spat on an officer. She was subsequently taken to Brandon Correctional Centre (BCC) and incurred three additional charges: Resist Arrest, Possession of a Weapon, and Assaulting a Peace Officer. She will attend court in the morning on April 16^th, 2026.

Theft Under $5000

On April 15^th a BPS officer attended BCC and arrested a 20-year-old female in custody on two Theft Under $5000 charges. (One from a local clothing store and one from a convenient store). The female will appear in court in the morning on April 16^th, 2026.

Theft Under $5000

During a traffic stop on April 15^th a suspect was identified from two separate thefts from a local grocery store. (April 10^th for $335 and April 12^th for $385). The female was arrested and later released via Undertaking with a future court date of June 25^th, 2026.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

Police received a call notifying of a vehicle that appeared to be abandoned and left on grass on Agnew Drive. The vehicle was on file as stolen from a Souris RCMP file. The vehicle was towed to BPS for ident and RCMP were notified.

Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act (PDCIPA)

In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested for PDCIPA. They were brought to BPS detention cells and will be released once sober.

Breach of the Peace

In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace. They were brought to BPS detention cells and will be released once sober/calm.

Stolen Vehicle Leads to Joint Operation and Four Arrested

At approximately 9:51 p.m., members of the Brandon Police Service (BPS) were advised by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of a vehicle recently stolen from Rivers and believed to be travelling toward Brandon. BPS, Virden and Minnedosa agencies were BOLO’d. (Be on the lookout). BPS members proactively established containment positions along multiple entry routes into the city; however, the suspect vehicle was not located.

At approximately 10:48 p.m., a BPS officer observed the suspect vehicle travelling eastbound on Pacific Avenue. A traffic stop was initiated, but the vehicle failed to stop, proceeding through a stop sign at 8th Street before turning northbound onto 18th Street. Additional BPS units coordinated to maintain controlled surveillance and the potential deployment of tire deflation devices. The suspect vehicle turned westbound onto the Trans-Canada Highway. A second attempt to stop the vehicle was made by two BPS cruisers using emergency lights; however, the driver failed to stop and continued westbound. BPS units disengaged once RCMP units took control beyond city limits.

At approximately 11:02 p.m., RCMP advised that the suspect vehicle was in the area of Kemnay. BPS units coordinated to head to all major junctions on the west side of Brandon. Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed the vehicle had been abandoned in/near Kemnay.

Additional BPS units were authorized to assist including BPS Police Service Dog Unit (K9) and RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System. AKA - drones). Virden RCMP were also enroute to assist with drone coverage. BPS units, aware of the situation, quickly deployed to assist the RCMP in a coordinated ground and aerial search.

At 11:41 p.m., upon a K9 track and drone assistance, a 29-year-old male was located and apprehended by BPS K9 handler and K9 Aries.

At 12:02 a.m., three additional suspects were tracked and located by K9 Aries and his handler along with the assistance of the BPS drone operator. The three additional suspects, who had attempted to hide between abandoned cars in a bush, were arrested and taken into custody without incident. Two individuals, known to BPS officers, were identified immediately, while the third was identified later. The suspects were a 29-year-old female, an 18-year-old male, and a 36-year-old male.

Post arrest, K9 Aries was further deployed for an article search of the hiding location. No evidence located. Further tracks were attempted with negative results, indicating all suspects were believed to be in custody.

All three remaining suspects were turned over to RCMP shortly thereafter, who have conduct over the investigation.

Through effective inter-agency coordination and the highly trained deployment of the K9, RPAS units, and trained officers - all four suspects were located and arrested without further incident. This outcome reflects the preparedness, discipline, and precision of officers and agencies working collaboratively under unique conditions.

Gun Shot Through Neighboring House

At approximately 5:10 a.m. on April 16^th, Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of 5th Street following a report of gunshots and a suspected bullet hole in a residence. Officers attended and assessed the direction of the damage. Loud crashing noises were heard from a nearby residence, which was identified as the suspected source.

Police established a perimeter and called for occupants to exit. A male subsequently came to the front door, behaving erratically and failing to comply with police directions. He was safely apprehended and arrested.

An RPAS unit was deployed to clear the residence by drone, followed by officers. No additional individuals were located inside. A rifle was located within the home.

The 29-year-old male remains in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

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

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(204)729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact

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