Police News Release - August 14th, 2025

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Arrest Warrant

On August 13^th at 9:36AM a 47-year-old male was observed by BPS Cadets in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue who was known to have a Warrant for Arrest. (Failure to Attend Court as a witness). He was located by police, arrested on the strength of his warrant and held at BPS detention cells to attend court later in the afternoon.

Arrest Warrants X4

On August 13^th at 9:45AM police were called to the 900 block of 18^th Street where a wellness check was requested for a male sleeping alongside a building. Police attended and located a 43-year-old male who was found to be wanted on an Unendorsed Warrant from Roblin RCMP, and three Unendorsed Warrants from Rossburn RCMP. The male was arrested and held in BPS detention cells for court in the morning.

Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card X3 / Possess Property Obtained by Crime

On August 10th, a break-in involving a company vehicle was reported in the 000 block of 10th Street. A credit card was stolen during the incident and subsequently used on four occasions on August 11th, with total fraudulent charges amounting to $87.31.

Video surveillance footage enabled police to identify a 34-year-old male suspect.

On August 13th at approximately 2:22 PM, BPS Cadets observed the suspect on Rosser Avenue and notified police. Responding officers attended the scene and arrested the individual without incident. He was transported to the Brandon Police Service (BPS) for processing and was later released on an Undertaking. He is scheduled to appear in court on October 23rd, 2025.

Theft Turns into Multiple Charges

On August 13^th at 8:10PM an employee from a business in the 800 block of 18^th Street, reported a female shoplifter. A female matching the description was found in the area by police. When police attempted to arrest her, she resisted and struck an officer in the head (no injuries). The 33-year-old female was arrested, held in BPS detention cells and will attend court in the morning. She is charged with Assault Officer, Resist Officer, Theft Under $5000x2 (warrant and new charge), and Failure to Comply Probation (warrant).

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

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