Police News Release - August 9th, 2026
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Sun, August 9th, 2026.
Over the past 24 hours…..
Assault
On Aug 8th, at approximately 7:00am police were called to a disturbance in the 700 block of Franklin St, where the male victim reported being punched and slapped during an argument with a female. The 21-year-old female was located, and due to her level of intoxication she was lodged in BPS cells, to be released on an Undertaking when sober.
Theft Under $5000
On Aug 8th, at approximately 9:28am an off-duty officer reported three males attempting to steel merchandise from a home improvement retailer in 800 block of 18th St N. The three suspects left the area in a vehicle which was stopped a short distance away by uniformed officers. The stolen merchandise was recovered, and all three suspects were arrested for Theft Under $5000. One of the males was found to be the subject of a deportation order, and a 2nd male was issued a removal order via the CBSA. The third male was issued an Undertaking order with a future court date.
Breach of Court order
On August 8th, at approximately 3pm, BPS received a report from a business in the 3400 block of Victoria Ave, regarding a male who is on court ordered conditions not to attend that location. The 28-year-old male suspect was located later in the day and arrested for breaching his undertaking. He was held in Custody for a court appearance.
Breach of the Peace
On August 9th, around 5:30am, A 22-year-old female was intoxicated and causing a disturbance at a residence in the 100 block of 2nd St. She was intoxicated and the residents wanted her removed. She was lodged in cells until sober and cooperative.
Sgt P. McBeth #122
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