Police News Release - October 16, 2026
Caught in Stolen Vehicle
On October 15 at 9:00am, BPS received information from RCMP regarding a vehicle that was stolen from MacGregor, MB. The vehicle was tracked through GPS to a location in Brandon, where officers located a male inside the vehicle. During his arrest, the suspect was found in possession of a credit card belonging to the vehicle’s owner, and a knife. A 29-year-old male was charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Weapon, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2, Fraudulent Use of Credit Card, and Fail to Comply with Release Order x2. He was held in custody for Court.
Bear Spray into Residence
On October 15 at 8:00pm, BPS responded to an address on Cornell Bay for a disturbance after a can of bear spray was discharged at numerous people inside a residence. A 16-year-old male was determined to be responsible for the bear spray attack. He was arrested for Possession of a Weapon, Assault with a Weapon, Administer Noxious Substance, Breach of Release Order x2, and Possession/Consumption of Cannabis by a Minor. The male was held in custody for Court.
Intimate Partner Violence with Frying Pan
On October 15 at 10:00pm, BPS responded to the 1000 block of 9th Street for a report of people fighting outside a residence. Officers located a male and female who were in a relationship with each other and became engaged in a dispute, during which the female struck the male with a frying pan. A 25-year-old female was arrested for Assault with a Weapon, to be released once sober by Undertaking for a future Court date.
Intoxicated on Roadway
On October 16 at 5:20am, BPS located a male lying on the road at the intersection of 1st Street and Victoria Avenue. A 27-year-old male was detained under The Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act (PDCIPA), to be released once sober.
Arrest Warrants Executed
On October 15, on two separate occasions, BPS attended the 800 block of Princess Avenue and arrested individuals who were wanted on arrest warrants:
· A 29-year-old male was arrested for Fail to Attend Court
· A 39-year-old male was arrested for Theft Under $5,000
On October 15 at 9:10pm, BPS attended a residence in the 500 block of 17th Street to locate a male who was wanted on an arrest warrant:
· A 39-year-old male was arrested for Fail to Appear for Court
On October 16 at 5:30am, BPS conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Princess Avenue. A passenger of the vehicle was wanted on an arrest warrant:
· A 38-year-old female was arrested for Assault x2, Fail to Appear for Fingerprints, and Fail to Appear for Court
Breach of Peace
On October 15 at 7:00pm, BPS attended the 1500 block of 3rd Street for a disturbance. An intoxicated 15-year-old male was arrested for Breach of Peace.
On October 15 at 11:30pm, BPS attended a residence in the 100 block of 15th Street for a report of a family dispute. A 17-year-old male was arrested for Breach of Peace.
On October 16 at 3:00am, BPS attended a residence in the 1000 block of 1st Street for a report of a disturbance. A 16-year-old female was arrested for Breach of Peace.
In each of the above cases, the individual was held in custody until the risk of a continued breach of peace no longer existed, and the individual was released without charge.
Released by:
Sgt. Chris Menzies #168
Community Support Section
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