Police News Release - June 15, 2025

Impaired Driver

On June 15, 2025, at approximately 12:30 am, police conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Louise Ave.  The driver failed the approved screening device and was arrested for Impaired driving.  He provided samples of his breath that were over the legal limit.  The 30-year-old male was later released to appear in court on June 23, 2025, on charges of Operation While Impaired and Operation Exceeding 80mgs%.

Assault Peace Officer

On June 14, 2025, shortly after 11:00 am, an intoxicated male attended to Brandon Police Service and became combative with officers when he was asked to leave. Members then attempted to detain him, but he punched two officers during the struggle. The officers were uninjured. The male caused damage to a police cruiser when he kicked it, prior to being taken for medical clearance. The 23-year-old male was lodged to appear in court today on charges of Resist Arrest, Assault Peace Officer X2 and Mischief to Property.

Disguise with Intent

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:30 pm, police responded to a report of an attempt theft from a business in the 800 block of 18^th street N. Three males wearing gloves and masks attempted to steal property when the employee intervened. One of the males was still in the area when police arrived.  He was in possession of a pocketknife contrary to his probation conditions upon his arrest. The 34-year-old male was lodged to appear in court today on charges of Attempt Theft Under $5000, Possess Weapon, Fail to Comply with Probation and Disguise with Intent. 

Assault

On June 14, 2025, shortly after 6:00 am, police responded to a report of an assault at a business in the 1000 block of 18^th street. The 20-year-old male was arrested for hitting an 18-year-old female. She was uninjured. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court.

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

On June 14, 2025, a complainant reported that her ex-boyfriend was contacting her contrary to the non-communication order that was in place. The 31-year-old male was arrested and later released to appear in court on July 28, 2025, on a charge of Fail to Comply with Undertaking.

Disturbance at a Business

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 8:00 pm, employees from a business in the 1100 block of 18^th street reported a fight between patrons. A 17-year-old intoxicated male was found to be the main cause of the issues.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service to prevent the situation from escalating. He will be released to a parent after he receives a fine for consuming liquor as a minor.

Other arrests

Three adults were arrested in separate incidents over the last 24 hours and lodged until sober to be released without any charges.

Released by S/Sgt. Kirby Sararas#119

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