Police News Release - May 21st, 2026

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Arrest Warrants

In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Both remained in custody for court in the morning on May 21^st , 2026.

Failure to Comply Release Order x3

On April 23^rd a male was released by the Courts to reside at a certain address which includes a 9:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. curfew. On May 19^th an officer confirmed this address does not exist resulting in three breaches. On May 20^th at 9:38 p.m. the 38-year-old male was arrested outside a business in the 000 block of 10^th Street. The male was held in BPS detention cells for court in the morning on May 21^st, 2026.

Failure to Comply Undertaking

On May 20^th at 10:45 p.m. police observed a male in the 000 block of 5^th Street, contrary to his 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. curfew to be at his home address. The male was released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date of July 30^th, 2026.

Sexual Assault / Forcible Confinement

On April 24^th, a local massage therapist reported that she had been sexually assaulted by a client, who also briefly prevented her from leaving the room. The employee was able to break free from the man’s grip on her arm and exit safely.

On May 21^st at 10:50 p.m. police located the 37-year-old suspect at his residence in the 1500 block of 20th Street. He was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on July 30^th, 2026.

Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act

In the past 24 hours one individual was arrested due to intoxication levels. The 19-year-old female will be released in the morning once sober.

Fraud Under $5000

Further investigation revealed that the male referenced in yesterday’s media release had fraudulently sold two sea cans for $1,500. An online advertisement had been posted, and the buyer met the suspect at the location of the sea cans, where payment was made in full with cash. The 49-year-old male had already been remanded into custody on May 20^th in relation to previous charges from the day before. He is scheduled to appear in court on the morning of May 21^st to face the new charges.

The accused is currently being held at the Brandon Correctional Centre on a three-day remand under an investigative Warrant.

Mischief Under $5000 / Failure to Comply Release Order

On May 20^th at 4:29 p.m. police were informed that a 24-year-old female had attended a 33-year-old male’s residence while highly intoxicated and had smashed several windows using two rocks. The female was also found to be in breach of a Release Order condition prohibiting communication between the two parties. She was subsequently located and arrested, held in BPS detention cells and is scheduled to appear in court on the morning of May 21^st, 2026.

J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Crime Stoppers Coordinator
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

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