Police News Release - November 12th, 2026
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Breach of the Peace
In the past 24 hours six individuals from separate incidents were arrested for Breach of the Peace and held in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells. They will be released once sober.
Arrest Warrants
In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. One was held for court in the morning, while the other was released via Appearance Notice with a future court date.
Trafficking Property Obtained by Crime
On November 7th, police received a report of a break and enter at a residence in the 1400 block of 18th Street. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. while the homeowner was out of town. Several items were stolen from the residence, and investigators later discovered that the stolen property had been listed for sale online. Through investigation, two individuals have been charged as of November 11th, 2026.
A 51-year-old male is charged with Trafficking Property Obtained by Crime and Fraudulent Use of Credit Card, while a 35-year-old male is charged with Trafficking Property Obtained by Crime. The 51-year-old male is scheduled to appear in court the morning of November 12th, while the 35-year-old male was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in court on January 21st, 2027.
Motor Vehicle Accident with Charges
On November 11th at 9:03 p.m., police attempted to stop a vehicle travelling the wrong way in the 1200 block of Rosser Avenue. The driver attempted to evade police by looping around the block and travelling down a back lane. The vehicle then approached Pacific Avenue, proceeded through a stop sign and struck another vehicle. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) attended the scene and assessed the occupants of both vehicles. No injuries were reported.
The driver of the offending vehicle, a 23-year-old male, admitted to consuming alcohol. The driver was also found to be suspended. He provided a roadside breath sample that he failed, and following his arrest, provided two further breath samples of 80 mg% and 70 mg%. He was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was towed. During the investigation, police also located a machete in the front seat of the vehicle.
The passenger, an intoxicated 22-year-old male, was arrested for Breach of the Peace and held in BPS detention cells until sober. Both vehicles involved in the collision were towed from the scene.
The 23-year-old driver faces charges of Flight from Police, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and several Highway Traffic Act offences.
J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Community Support
For media inquiries: (204)729-2373 or J.reichert@brandon.ca
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