Police News Release - July 17th, 2026
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Breach of Peace
Over the past 24 hours, Brandon Police Service (BPS) officers responded to three separate incidents requiring police intervention, ending in three individuals being arrested. In all three incidents, the individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace and were 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.
Arrest Warrants
Over the past 24 hours, three individuals were arrested on the strength of their outstanding Warrants for Arrest. Two were held for court in the morning while one was released via Appearance Notice with a future court date of August 24th in South Indian Lake.
Theft Under $5000 / Flight from Police
On July 16th, 2026, at approximately 3:54 p.m., BPS officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a business in the 2600 block of Victoria Avenue.
The suspect was observed repeatedly moving between the store and a truck parked in a designated accessible parking stall with its license plates covered. As officers were being dispatched, the suspect fled the area in the truck. Police located the vehicle almost immediately; however, the driver failed to stop after an officer activated the emergency lights on a marked police cruiser. Officers remained in the area and observed the vehicle coming to a stop several blocks from the business, away from the location of the initial attempted traffic stop. Upon stopping, the driver and passenger attempted to switch seats. Officers and their cruisers boxed in the stationary vehicle to prevent it from leaving and arrested the 45-year-old male driver for Theft Under $5,000 and Flight from Police. The male was transported to BPS, where he admitted to consuming a quantity of edibles and other drugs that he was unable to identify. He was subsequently transported to Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) for further assessment and care. The 41-year-old male is set to attend court in the morning once sober on July 17th, 2026.
Failure to Stop at Scene of Accident Causing Bodily Harm
On the evening of July 15th, 2026, BPS officers responded to a report of a fight between two males in the lobby entrance of a hotel in the 1900 block of Queens Avenue.
During the altercation, one of the males attempted to leave the scene in a truck while the other attempted to jump into the vehicle. As the truck drove away, the second male was left hanging from the vehicle before falling to the ground. Witnesses reported that the truck then ran over the victim in the upper back area.
When officers arrived, the injured male was unconscious but breathing. He was treated by Brandon Fire & Emergency Services (BFES) and transported to BRHC for medical care. Police quickly located the truck and its driver at a business in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue. The driver was arrested and transported to BPS.
The male was charged and later released on an Appearance Notice. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 14th, 2026. The most recent update indicates the injured male is recovering from his injuries.
Firearms Related Offences x10
The BPS Major Crimes Section has arrested a 32-year-old male in connection with a firearms incident that occurred in a residential area off Pacific Avenue on July 2nd, 2026. Police responded to a report that a vehicle parked at a residence had been struck five times by gunfire. The investigation by the Major Crimes Section identified a 32-year-old male as the individual responsible for the shooting.
On July 16th, 2026, investigators attended Brandon Correctional Centre, where the male was in custody, and arrested him in relation to this investigation. He has been charged with ten firearm related charges. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on the morning of July 17th, 2026.
J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Community Support
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