Police News Release - October 19th, 2026
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Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act
On October 18th at 8:12 p.m., a concerned citizen reported a “passed out” male near 10th Street and Pacific Avenue. The caller advised that the male had been there for approximately one hour. Police located the individual and determined he was highly intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was transported to Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells, where he would remain until sober and safe for release.
Immediate Roadside Prohibition + Tickets
On October 18th, police conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of 10th Street involving a 24-year-old male driver who was found to be intoxicated. The male was issued tickets for failing to signal, failing to produce vehicle registration, unlawful transportation of liquor, and failing to change his address within 15 days. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days, and the driver received a 90-day license suspension.
Warning – 15 Day Suspension
On October 18th, police conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of 18th Street involving a 19-year-old male driver. The driver received a 15-day license suspension, and the vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
On October 19th at 4:34 a.m., police located an unoccupied vehicle in the 600 block of 17th Street. A records check confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen on October 15th, 2026, from the 1200 block of Lorne Avenue East. The vehicle was towed to BPS for further investigation.
Break and Enter
On October 18th, police received a report of a garage break-in at a residence in the 1200 block of 9th Street. The incident occurred sometime between October 16th at 6:00 p.m. and October 18th at 1:00 p.m. Several items were reported stolen, including a Pokémon card collection, a wedding dress, miscellaneous tools, and a wagon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the BPS non-emergency line at 204-729-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 204-727-TIPS (8477).
J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
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.
CRIME STOPPERS 204-727-TIPS