Police News Release - February 27th, 2026

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Breach of the Peace

Within the past 24 hours, two individuals in separate incidents were arrested for Breach of the Peace. The individuals, a 42-year-old female and a 21-year-old male, were both intoxicated at the time of arrest. They were transported to Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells, where they will remain in custody until sober for release.

Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act

Within the past 24 hours, one individual, a 60-year-old male, was intoxicated and no longer welcome at a residence in the 200 block of 5^th Street. He was brought to BPS detention cells to be released once sober.

Arrest Warrants

In the past 24 hours six individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. One individual was taken to Brandon Correctional Centre post court after not meeting bail conditions, two were held for court in the morning on February 27^th, and three were released via Appearance Notice with future court dates. 

Theft Under $5000

On February 21^st, BPS received a report of a theft from a business located in the 900 block of 18th Street North. Approximately $31.80 worth of merchandise was stolen. Through video surveillance, officers were able to identify the suspect.

On February 26^th, a 42-year-old male was located in the 000 block of 9th Street and placed under arrest for the incident. He was later released on an Undertaking with a court date scheduled for May 7, 2026.

Impaired Driver

On February 26^th at 12:47 p.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver stopped at the intersection of 12th Street North and Stickney Avenue. The caller advised that the vehicle had been stationary at the stop sign for approximately 20–30 minutes. The driver was reportedly honking at pedestrians and, when approached, made obscene gestures, appeared incoherent, and seemed heavily impaired.

Police attended and located the vehicle with the driver operating it. A 36-year-old female was arrested for impaired driving after providing samples of 340 mg% and 320 mg%. She was lodged in BPS detention cells to be released once sober.

The vehicle was towed from the scene. The accused was charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation Over .08 and was also issued tickets for Operating a Class 5 Vehicle Without a Supervising Driver and Failing to Comply with License Restrictions. She will be released once sober on an Appearance Notice with a court date of March 2^nd, 2026.

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine

On February 26^th at 9:44 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted in the 800 block of 15th Street. During the stop, officers observed a baggie on the floor behind the passenger seat believed to contain a controlled substance. Both occupants were removed from the vehicle and arrested for Possession of Cocaine.

A subsequent search of the vehicle located 14.77 grams of cocaine, along with measuring devices bearing white powder residue, a digital scale, packaging materials, and other drug paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

A 52-year-old female and a 25-year-old female were both arrested, charged, and later released on Undertakings with a court date of May 14^th, 2026.

Immediate Roadside Prohibition

On February 27^th at 3:07 a.m., a vehicle was stopped in the 1600 block of 18th Street. The driver failed two Approved Screening Device (ASD) tests. A 19-year-old male was arrested and transported to BPS detention cells, where he will be held until sober and served with Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) paperwork in the morning. A ticket was also served As A Novice Driver, Operate or Have Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle While Having Alcohol in The Blood. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The driver will receive a 90-day driver’s license suspension, and the vehicle will be impounded for 30 days.

J. 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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