Police News Release - October 20th, 2025

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Breach of the Peace

In the past 24 hours, three individuals were arrested and lodged in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells due to intoxication and/or disruptive behavior.

All individuals will be released once sober and no longer a threat to themselves or others.

Mischief Under $5000 / Failure to Comply Undertaking

On October 3, 2025, two suspects entered the yard of a residence on Driftwood Crescent and threw rocks at the home, causing significant property damage. The rocks broke glass in the front door and a bay window, with the damage estimated at approximately $2,500.

Video surveillance footage identified the suspects as two 13-year-old female youths. One of the individuals was found to be in violation of a No Contact condition from a previous Undertaking.

Both youths have been charged with Mischief Under $5,000. The youth with the prior Undertaking condition also faces an additional charge of Failure to Comply with an Undertaking.

A court date has been scheduled for December 9, 2025.

Arrest Warrants

In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested on the strength of their warrants. Both were held in custody to attend court in the morning.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – One Male Charged

On October 20, 2025, at approximately 1:05 a.m., a police officer observed a male seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Upon noticing police, the male exited the vehicle and entered a nearby residence.

A records check on the 2007 truck confirmed it had been reported stolen from the Souris area approximately one week ago.

After extensive knocking by officers, the male eventually exited the residence while in possession of the keys to the stolen vehicle. He was taken into custody without incident. The vehicle was towed to BPS for forensic examination. The male was later released on an Undertaking, with a court date of January 5^th, 2026.

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

On October 20, 2025, at approximately 3:07 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Lorne Avenue.

During the stop, officers located a high-powered rifle positioned between the front seats of the vehicle. The two occupants stated the firearm was for hunting purposes; however, neither individual possessed a valid firearms license. The rifle was seized by police.

Further checks revealed that the driver, a 38-year-old male, was operating the vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended. As a result, the vehicle was seized and impounded.

Both the 38-year-old male and a 60-year-old female passenger were charged with Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm. They were released on Undertakings, with a court date scheduled for January 12, 2026.

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

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