Police News Release - July 31st, 2026
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Note* The Criminal Code of Canada outlines the procedures for the release of accused persons. If they meet the criteria the Police are obliged to release them on appropriate conditions. It is not the police officer or police services' choice; they are following the rule of law.
Breach of the Peace
In the past 24 hours three individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace and held in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells. They will be released once sober/calm.
Arrest Warrant
In the past 24 hours three Arrest Warrants have been executed. Two were held for court in the morning and one was released via Appearance Notices with a future court date.
Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act
In the past 24 hours, four individuals were arrested under the PDCIPA. All four were brought to BPS detention cells and will be released once sober.
Failure to Comply Probation
On July 30th at 8:53 p.m., police responded to a report of two individuals consuming alcohol inside a store in the 800 block of 18th Street North. The pair had reportedly been aggressive toward staff before leaving the business. Officers located the two individuals nearby. During the investigation, it was determined that the 24-year-old male was in the company of a 23-year-old male who he was prohibited from communicating with as part of his court-ordered conditions. The 24-year-old male was arrested for breaching his probation orders and transported to BPS detention cells. He was held in custody to appear in court on the morning of July 31st, 2026.
Stolen Vehicle
On July 30 at approximately 10:18 p.m., police received a report of a stolen vehicle from the 400 block of 12th Street. A brown four-door Subaru Forester bearing Manitoba license plate LDG 230 was reported stolen sometime between the morning hours and approximately 10:00 p.m. The theft remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-727-TIPS (8477).
Theft Under $5000
On June 18th, 2026, police received a report of a shoplifting incident at a business in the Corral Centre. Several individuals were involved in the theft of merchandise valued at approximately $500. During the investigation, security footage led to the identification of a 41-year-old female suspect.
On July 30th, the female was located and arrested. She was later released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on October 5th, 2026.
Possession of a Weapon / Possession of Prohibited Weapon
On July 30th at 10:29 a.m. police attended to the 600 block of 18th Street North to assist EMS for an aggressive male on the bridge. An extendable baton was located at his feet when arrested by police. He was held in custody to appear in court on the morning of July 31st, 2026.
Assault with a Weapon
On July 30th at approximately 4:15 p.m., police responded to the 900 block of Rosser Avenue after receiving a report from the Medical Transportation Coordination Centre (MTCC) of a male who had been stabbed in the head. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening stab wound.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident. He was lodged at BPS detention cells and will be released on an Undertaking. He is scheduled to appear in court on October 27th, 2026.
A 19-year-old female was later also arrested in connection with the incident. See below.
Assault with a Weapon
On July 30th at 6:53 p.m., police observed a 19-year-old female behind a hotel in the 000 block of 10th Street. Officers had identified the female as being involved in an Assault that had occurred earlier that day at approximately 4:15 p.m.
During the investigation, the female was found to be in possession of a knife. She was also determined to be intoxicated and was arrested without incident. She was transported to BPS detention cells, where she will be held until sober. She will be released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court at a future date.
J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
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
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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