Police News Release - October 23rd, 2026
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Note* The Criminal Code of Canada outlines the procedures for the release of accused persons. If they meet the criteria the Police are obliged to release them on appropriate conditions. It is not the police officer or police services' choice; they are following the rule of law.
Breach of the Peace
On October 22nd, 2026, at 11:46 a.m., police responded to a restaurant in the 1900 block of Richmond Avenue for a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance. The male had reportedly been physical with the manager and was now causing a disturbance outside the restaurant. Officers attended and located the male nearby. This was the second call involving the 32-year-old male that day, following an earlier incident at another restaurant on Victoria Avenue. The male was arrested and transported to Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells, where he was held until sober.
Arrest Warrants
In the past 24 hours, three individuals were arrested on outstanding Warrants for Arrest. Two individuals were held in custody for a court appearance on the morning of October 23rd while the third was released on an Undertaking with a future court date scheduled for November 19th, 2026.
Theft Under $5000
On October 22nd BPS members attended Brandon Correctional Centre (BCC) after learning that a 42-year-old male wanted in connection with a BPS theft investigation was in custody there.
On October 10th, 2026, police received a report of a male who had stolen approximately $100 worth of meat from a grocery store in the 3400 block of Victoria Avenue. Surveillance footage was reviewed, and the male was identified. The male was charged with Theft Under $5000 and remained in BCC custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on the morning of October 23rd, 2026.
Failure to Comply Court Order + Tickets
On October 22nd at 11:57 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the 2900 block of McDonald Avenue. The driver was arrested after officers determined he was disqualified from driving and the vehicle was unregistered. The vehicle was seized and towed. The male was issued tickets for driving while disqualified, operating an unregistered vehicle, and unlawful transport of cannabis. A further search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of ammunition. The male was bound by a court order prohibiting him from possessing ammunition and faces an additional charge of Failure to Comply Court Order.
Theft Under $5000
On October 23rd at 12:39 a.m., police received a report of a theft that had just occurred at a business in the 700 block of 10th Street. The suspect had left the area in a taxi.
Officers located and stopped the taxi in the 1300 block of Princess Avenue. The 38-year-old female occupant of the taxi admitted to being responsible for the theft of approximately $38 worth of merchandise. She was arrested and charged with Theft Under $5000. She was later released on an Undertaking with a future court date scheduled for December 31st, 2026.
J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Community Support
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