Police News Release - February 21st, 2026

Assault

On Friday February 20^th, Police responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 200 block 5^th St. It was determined that a 53year-old male had assaulted a 26year-old female. The male was held in the BPS cells due to his level of intoxication and was later released on an Undertaking.

Theft Charge

Just after 9pm on Saturday, February 21, Police conducted a pedestrian check with a male in the 200 block of 9^th St. The 35year-old was the subject of a theft complaint from a retail store that occurred in Brandon on February 11^th. He was subsequently charged with Theft Under $5,000 and released on an Undertaking with a scheduled Court date in May.

Threats to Police Officer results in Charges

Just after midnight on Saturday, Police responded to a report of a male wearing a balaclava, threatening staff at a business in the 1000 block of 18^th St. Police located the suspect in the area and after being arrested made numerous threats to kill the officer and his family. The 31year-old male was charged for Uttering Threats, held at the BPS cells and was released on an Undertaking with a Court date in April.

Release Order

At approximately 1:05am Police received a call of disturbance at a residence in 100 Block of Regent Ave. Further investigation revealed that the male involved was bound by a Release Order not to communicate with a female who was also present. The 31year-old male was arrested and lodged in the BPS cells, to appear in Court in the morning. 

Breach of Peace

In the last 24 hours 4 people were lodged in the BPS cells as result of disturbance calls and alcohol related incidents.

S.Sgt. Jeff Hoad

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