Police News Release - July 16th, 2026
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Arrest Warrants
Over the past 24 hours, one individual was arrested on the strength of their outstanding Warrant for Arrest (Breach of Probation). At 3:01 a.m. on July 16th a 36-year-old female was located by police in the 700 block of Rosser Avenue. She was arrested and later released via Appearance Notice with a future court date of August 13th, 2026.
Breach of Peace
Over the past 24 hours, Brandon Police Service (BPS) officers responded to nine separate incidents requiring police intervention, ending in nine individuals being arrested. In all nine incidents, the individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace and brought to BPS detention cells to allow the situations to de-escalate and prevent their behaviour from continuing. They will be released once sober and calm and able to safely care for themselves.
Mischief Under $5000
On July 15th, 2026, a 35-year-old Brandon woman who was being held in Brandon Police Service detention cells under the Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act intentionally damaged a detention cell mattress by tearing it apart. As a result, the female was charged with Mischief Under $5,000. Once sober, she was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in court on September 24th, 2026.
Assault / Assault by Choking
On July 15th at 10:14 a.m. police were called to a house in the 1200 block of Sycamore Drive for a disturbance. It was disclosed that a 49-year-old male had assaulted his 51-year-old girlfriend by kicking her in the back of the head and choking her. The male was arrested at the scene, brought to BPS detention cells and will attend court in the morning on July 16th, 2026.
Theft Under $5000 / Fraud x2
On July 15th, 2026, at approximately 1:41 p.m., BPS received a report of a wallet stolen from a vehicle parked in a business parking lot in the 1200 block of 18th Street. The complainant reported that shortly after the theft, their debit card had been used at a nearby restaurant for a purchase of $35.26, followed by another transaction at a local beer vendor for $30.60. Police located the 44-year-old male matching the suspect description. During the encounter, officers recovered the stolen debit and credit cards which were on the suspect’s person. The male was arrested and brought to BPS detention cells. He will appear in court on the morning of July 16th, 2026, to answer to charges related to the incident.
Assault
On July 8th a 27-year-old female attended to BPS to report to police that she and ex-boyfriend, 27-year-old male, had been amid an argument about finances and the relationship, when he slapped her in the face multiple times then grabbed her by the arm and threw her to the ground. Police were able to locate the male on July 15th and charged him accordingly. He was later released via Undertaking with a future court date of September 24th, 2026.
Mischief Under $5000 / Possession of a Weapon / Failure to Comply Probation
On July 15th, 2026, at approximately 3:42 p.m., BPS officers responded to a report of a violent male at Brandon Regional Health Centre. A 35-year-old male had become aggressive toward staff and had broken a pane of glass in the sallyport area. Hospital security intervened as the male appeared to be reaching into his pocket. A pocketknife was located in the male's possession. The male is currently bound by two probation orders prohibiting him from possessing any weapons. The male was arrested and brought to BPS detention cells. He will appear in court on the morning of July 16th, 2026.
J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Community Support
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