Police News Release - February 25th, 2026

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Mischief Under $5000 

On February 24^th at 6:48 p.m. a 46-year-old male entered the Brandon Police Service (BPS) vestibule and tore the phone receiver off and left. He was located, arrested, and held in BPS detention cells for release in the morning once sober. The male will be released via Appearance Notice in the morning with a future court date of May 5^th, 2026.

Robbery

On February 24th at 8:07 p.m., police were dispatched to a convenience store in the 700 block of 12th Street for a reported robbery in progress. An employee had fled the store, prompting a bystander to contact police. Upon immediate police arrival, officers located the male suspect still inside the store. He was advised that he was being detained for investigation and was placed in handcuffs without incident.

The 51-year-old Ontario male had entered the store yelling and demanding the cash tray. He had concealed merchandise in his jacket pocket. The male was transported to BPS, where he was held for court on the morning of February 25th, 2026.

Breach of the Peace

In the past 24 hours four individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace. They were brought to BPS detention cells to be released once calm/sober. 

Arrest Warrants

In the past 24 hours three individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. One individual was held for court in the morning while the other two were released via Appearance Notice with future court dates.

Assault / Uttering Threats

On February 24th at 6:02 a.m., members were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of 13th Street for a wellbeing check after reports of banging and screaming.

Officers received no response at the door. While peering in the windows with flashlights, officers observed blood smeared on a wall and droplets on the floor. Due to these observations and concern for occupant safety, officers made forced entry into the residence. A 27-year-old male was taken into custody without incident. Investigation revealed that the 32-year-old female victim had awoken to the male attempting to flip her mattress, at which point the situation escalated to him punching, kicking, pulling her hair etc. The female at one point armed herself with a knife in self-defense. The male grabbed the knife, cutting his finger and causing the bleeding observed at the scene. EMT was requested to the scene. The male was taken to BRHC. The female was tended to on scene and was not transported for further medical treatment.

At 9:22 a.m officers brought the male to BPS where he was held in detention cells to attend court later that day. 

Mischief Under

On February 24^th midafternoon, police responded to the 1200 block of 9th Street following a report of property damage. Two tires on a vehicle had been slashed, and the vehicle had been shot with a BB gun. The suspect was known to the victim. Following an investigation, a 22-year-old female was arrested in connection with the incident. She was later released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on May 11, 2026.

J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Crime Stoppers Coordinator
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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