Police News Release - August 6th, 2025

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 Arrest Warrant

On August 5^th at 12:20PM a female who was known to police was spotted in the 700 block of Rosser Avenue. A persons check was conducted, and it was confirmed the 32-year-old female had an Unendorsed Warrant for Arrest. She was arrested and held in BPS (Brandon Police Service) detention cells to attend court.

IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act)

On August 5^th at 8:07PM Police responded to a disturbance on church grounds in the 400 block of 13^th Street. A highly intoxicated 33-year-old male was arrested and held at BPS detention cells. He will be released once sober.

Breach of the Peace

Police responded to several separate calls of a disturbance at a hotel in the 900 block of Middleton Avenue just before 11:00PM on August 5^th. One individual, a 26-year-old male, was found to be the cause of issues and due to intoxication levels, he was no longer welcome at the hotel room he had been attending. He was arrested and held at BPS detention cells. He will be released once sober.

Breach of the Peace

On August 5^th at 11:25PM police were called to a residence in the 2300 block of Victoria Avenue. A 37-year-old female, who shared children with the homeowner but did not live there, had entered the home via a window and had taken a child’s cell phone. She fled prior to police arrival but was located by police around the 3400 block of Victoria Avenue. The phone was taken back to the homeowner and the phone was confirmed by password and email to be the homeowners. The female was taken to BPS detention cells and held for the night. She will be released once sober.

Operation While Impaired / Operation Exceeding 80mgs%

On August 6th at approximately 1:14 AM, a vehicle was stopped in the 1000 block of Louise Avenue East. The stop was initiated due to the driver’s failure to signal a turn and the presence of improper equipment, including malfunctioning headlights and brake lights. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license. The driver subsequently provided breath samples of 100 mgs% and 90 mgs% on an Approved Screening Device (ASD), both exceeding the legal limit. As a result, the driver was arrested and charged accordingly.

First Nation Safety Officer Arrests (FNSO) IPDA

On August 5^th FNSO’s brought five individuals to BPS from four different hotels due to disturbances and intoxication levels. The individuals will be released once sober.

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

On August 6th at approximately 5:05 AM, a taxi driver reported that after dropping off five individuals in the 1300 block of Victoria Avenue, one of the passengers took the driver’s bag, which contained cash and receipts, upon exiting the vehicle. Police were able to quickly locate the suspects, and a 31-year-old female was arrested and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. The stolen property was recovered and returned to its rightful owner. The accused will be released in the morning once sober and is scheduled to appear in court on October 20th, 2025.

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

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