Police News Release - June 20, 2025

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Possession of a Weapon & Other Charges

On June 19^th at 2:14PM Police received a call stating a male and female were on the 18^th Street bridge carrying a machete. Caller advised that the male removed it from the female’s backpack and tried to conceal it. Police attended and the two were immediately taken into custody. The machete, approximately 1 foot in length, at the time of arrest was in possession of the female tucked into her waistband. The male was found to have a Release Order not to possess or carry any weapons. The male was held in detention cells at BPS and will attend court in the morning on June 20^th, 2025.  His charges are Possession of a Weapon and Failure to Comply with a Release Order.

The female was also found to be bound by a Release Order not to possess or carry any weapons. The female was also arrested and charged for Possession of a Weapon, Carry Concealed Weapon, and Failure to Comply with Release Order. She was held in BPS detention cells and will also attend court in the morning on June 20^th, 2025.

Arrest Warrant

On June 19^th at 3:24PM BPS members arrested a14-year-old female youth on the strength of her Unendorsed Warrants for Arrest. Her mother was present and advised of the charges. (Failure to Comply Release Order X3).  The female was held in BPS detention cells for court in the morning on June 20^th, 2025.

Arrest Warrant

On June 19^th at 7:55PM Police conducted a persons check in the 300 block of 18^th Street. It was confirmed the 23-year-old female had an Endorsed Warrant for Arrest. She was arrested and later released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of July 17^th, 2025.

Assault X2

On June 19^th at 10:59PM Police were notified of an assault that had occurred earlier by a 27-year-old male on a 31-year-old female. Police attended to the home in the 1500 block of 26^th Street and arrested the male without incident. He was later released via Undertaking with a court date of August 28^th, 2025.

Breach of the Peace

On June 20^th at 2:54AM Police were called to Queens Crescent for a disturbance between two people. A 42-year-old highly intoxicated female was found to be the cause of issues. She was arrested and held in BPS detention cells. She will be released once sober.

Access Child Pornography / Possess Child Pornography

In March 2025, the Brandon Police Service Major Crimes Section received a CYBERTIP regarding suspected access to child pornography from an IP address located within the city. We recognize that news of this nature is deeply troubling for our community, and we want to assure the public that cases involving the exploitation of children are approached with the highest level of care and diligence.

Following a thorough investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 100 block of 22nd Street, where an initial review of the devices confirmed the content referenced in the CYBERTIP.  All electronic devices were seized, and a 29-year-old male was arrested without incident.

The suspect was transported to the Brandon Police Service. He was later released on an Undertaking with numerous conditions of which he is required to follow. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 28, 2025.

This matter remains under investigation. With this set to be before the courts, no further details will be released at this time.

Janet Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Community Support
For media inquiries: (204)729-2373 or J.reichert@brandon.ca

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