Police News Release - August 27th, 2025

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Breach of the Peace / IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act)

In the last 24 hours there were three (3) individuals arrested and held in detention cells for IPDA and two (2) for Breach of the Peace. They will be released once sober/calmed down.

Arrest Warrant

On August 26^th at 12:33PM police located a 25-year-old female at her residence in the 400 block of 12^th Street and arrested her on the strength of her Warrant for Arrest. (Failure to Comply Release Order x3).  She was held in custody and will attend court in the morning on August 27^th, 2025.

Arrest Warrant

On August 26^th at 9:58PM a traffic stop was conducted in the 100 block of 5^th Street. The passenger in the vehicle was found to have a Warrant for his Arrest (Theft Under $5000). As the passenger got out of the vehicle a jar of cannabis was seen on the front passenger seat area.  Further search found a pair of brass knuckles. The 33-year-old male was arrested on the strength of the Dauphin Endorsed Warrant, and charged for Failure to Comply with Probation Order, Failure to Comply with Weapons Prohibition, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, and issued a ticket for Possession of Cannabis that is not Packaged, Labelled or Stamped. The male was held in BPS detention cells and will attend court in the morning on August 27^th, 2025.

The 38-year-old female driver was arrested and charged for Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (no one would take ownership of the brass knuckles, so both were charged), and issued tickets for Possession of Cannabis that is not Packed, Labelled or Stamped, Unlawful Transportation of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle, and for Driving while Disqualified. She was released on an Undertaking with a court date of November 6^th, 2025.

Arrest Warrant

On August 26th at approximately 11:21 PM, an officer conducting patrol in the 0 hundred block of 10th Street conducted a person check on a female. The individual was found to have an Endorsed Warrant for Arrest.

During the arrest, the female resisted. A subsequent search revealed she was in possession of methamphetamine—one small bag and a larger bag located in her purse, totaling 17 grams. A concealed knife was also located in her waistband.

The female was lodged in BPS detention cells and is scheduled to appear in court on the morning of August 27th, 2025.

Vehicle Theft

On August 26th at approximately 7:02 AM, a report was received regarding the theft of a black Mazda that was parked and running in the 900 block of Rosser Avenue. Surveillance footage shows a female suspect entering the vehicle and driving away. The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brandon Police Service non-emergency line at 204-729-2345.

Fire

On August 27th at approximately 3:40 AM, a 911 call was received reporting a fence on fire in the back alley of the 800 block of 7th Street. Upon arrival, responding crews found that the fire had spread to a large spruce tree and a detached garage. Brandon Fire & Emergency Services worked to put out the flames. No injuries reported. Video surveillance from the area is being collected, and the incident remains under investigation.

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

 For general inquiries or to file a report: 
(204)729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact

Anyone with information on any unsolved crime is asked to call Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477, www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

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