Police News Release - August 2, 2025

Assault with a Weapon

On July 31, 2025, police responded to a report of an assault, where the suspect used a conducted energy weapon on the victim.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival. 

On August 1, 2025, police located and arrested the 39-year-old male suspect.  Upon his arrest, he was also found to be in possession of Meth. 

He was lodged and remanded into custody on charges of Possession of Restricted Weapon While Prohibited, Assault with a Weapon, Fail to Comply with Probation, Unauthorized Possession Restricted Weapon, Possession of a Restricted Weapon Knowing it’s Possession is Unauthorized, and Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Take Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent

On July 21, 2025, a complainant reported that their vehicle had been taken without consent by an acquaintance on July 18, 2025, and caused the vehicle to be towed and impounded. 

On August 1, 2025, following a complaint of intoxicated individuals harassing patrons of the Keystone Centre High School Rodeo, police arrested several of the suspects.  One of them, an 18-year-old male, was found to be the suspect in the above noted vehicle complaint.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober and will be released to appear in court on October 9, 2025, on a charge of Take Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent.

Impaired Driving

On August 2, 2025, shortly before 4:00 am, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of 18^th street.  The 21-year-old male driver provided samples of his breath and failed.  He received an Immediate Roadside Prohibition consisting of a 90-day suspension.

Arrest Warrants

Over the past 24 hours police arrested one individual on outstanding arrest warrant.

Alcohol related arrests

Over the past 24 hours police arrested eight individuals on separate incidents for behavior caused by alcohol consumption.

Released by:
S/Sgt. Kirby Sararas #119

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