Police News Release - December 19th, 2025

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Failure to Comply – Release Order

On December 18^th at 4:27 p.m. a traffic stop was conducted in the 2600 block of Princess Avenue. The driver was a 26-year-old male who was suspended from driving, and on a Release Order not to possess/consume alcohol. (Open liquor observed in the center consul of vehicle). The male blew a warning on the ASD and the vehicle was towed. The male was processed and later released via Appearance Notice with a court date of February 2^nd, 2026.  Charges include Failure to Comply Release Order (Alcohol) and was issued two tickets for Driving While Disqualified and Open Liquor.

Impaired Operation

On December 18 at approximately 5:11 p.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver travelling eastbound in the middle of Grand Valley Road. The vehicle was reported to be missing half of its front bumper.

Officers were advised by 911 that the vehicle had been involved in a collision at Highway #1 and Grand Valley Road before leaving the scene. An additional call was received reporting that a vehicle had struck the south ditch near the Research Station on Grand Valley Road. Police arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the ditch with a 61-year-old male still behind the wheel. The driver refused to provide a breath sample. The vehicle was towed, and the male was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation. The male was brought to BPS detention cells and will attend court in the morning on December 19^th, 2025.

Arrest Warrant

On December 18 at approximately 6:16 p.m., police were called to a disturbance in the 2800 block of Victoria Avenue involving a male yelling at customers in a drive-through. Police attended and located a highly intoxicated 34-year-old male who was found to have an endorsed warrant for arrest for Theft Under $5,000. The male was arrested on the strength of the warrant and transported to BPS detention cells. He will attend court in the morning on December 19^th, 2025.  

Breach of the Peace

In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace. Both individuals were held in BPS detention cells to be released once sober.

Vehicle Fire

On December 19^th at 4:36 a.m. police responded with Brandon Fire and Emergency Services to a call of a vehicle fire. The fire is under investigation but believed to have been caused by the block heater. The vehicle was towed, and no parties were injured.

Weapon, Drug, and Breach Charges

On December 18 at approximately 6:42 p.m., police responded to an anonymous complaint of a female smashing windows at a motel on Middleton Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed numerous individuals on scene; however, no one was cooperative or able to provide details regarding the damaged window. A highly intoxicated 20-year-old female at the location was arrested due to her level of intoxication. She was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a knife, contrary to the conditions of her Probation Order. The female was transported to BPS detention cells and will be released once sober on an Undertaking. A future court date of February 12, 2026, has been set.

Charges include Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon, and two counts of Failure to Comply with Probation.

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

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(204)729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact

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