Police News Release - February 2nd, 2026

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Arrest Warrants

In the past 24hrs, during separate incidents, five adults were located and arrested on outstanding warrants.  Two were held in custody for court; the others were processed and released to appear in court on a later date.

Fraud

On February 1^st, an adult suspect in a fraud investigation was identified, located and arrested on related charges.  This person was released to appear in court on April 9^th 2026.

Failure to Comply with Court Order

At 8:17pm on February 1^st, Patrol officers were called to report of a disturbance at a residence in the 700 block of 6^th street.  Police attended and arrested an adult who was found to be violating the conditions of her Release Order.  She was arrested and held to appear in Court.

Aggravated Assault

On January 7^th 2026, Patrol Section entered into the investigation of a serious assault which occurred at the Brandon Correctional Center.  The victim, an inmate at BCC suffered severe injuries after being assaulted by other inmates while in custody.  On February 1^st, 2026, several suspects were arrested for aggravated assault.  They remain in the custody of MB Corrections awaiting their court date.

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Cst. J. KLASSEN #193

Community Policing Unit

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