Police News Release - June 18th, 2026
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Breach of the Peace / Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act
Over the past 24 hours, two individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace. An additional individual, who was highly intoxicated, was taken into custody under the Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act (PDCIPA). All will be released once sober.
Arrest Warrants
Over the past 24 hours, four individuals were arrested on outstanding Warrants for Arrest. Three were released via Appearance Notices with future court dates and one was held for court in the morning on June 18th, 2026.
Assault with a Weapon
On June 17th at approximately 6:10 a.m., police responded to a call requesting police assistance at a home in the 300 block of 5th Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that a husband had struck his wife with what was believed to be a large wooden stick. The 38-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Brandon Police Service (BPS) to obtain the assistance of an interpreter. Following the completion of the investigation, he was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on August 20th, 2026.
Failure to Attend Court
On June 17th a 49-year-old male attended BPS as he was aware he missed his court date the day prior. The male was arrested and later released via Appearance Notice with a future court date of July 16th, 2026.
Theft Under
On June 17th at approximately 4:23 p.m., police were contacted by a Loss Prevention Officer from a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue regarding a shoplifting incident. It was reported that a female had ran out of the store without paying for merchandise. Officers located and arrested the 30-year-old female a few blocks away. She was later released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on August 27, 2026.
Merchandise valued at more than $850 was recovered and returned to the store.
J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Crime Stoppers Coordinator
Community Support
For media inquiries: (204)729-2373 or J.reichert@brandon.ca
For general inquiries or to file a report:
(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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