Police News Release - October 28th, 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 27th at 8:11 p.m., police were called to a house in the 600 block of 16th Street regarding an intoxicated family member who was causing a disturbance outside the residence while in possession of a baton. Police attended the scene and learnt that no assault had taken place. No baton located. The male was arrested and transported to Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells to prevent further disruptive behaviour. He is expected to be released in the morning once sober.
Arrest Warrants
In the past 24 hours, two individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. One was released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date, while the other, a 32-year-old male, was held in custody and charged with two additional counts of Failure to Comply with a Release Order. He will appear in court in the morning.
Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) – 15-day suspension
On October 27th at 10:22 p.m. police conducted a traffic stop on Aster Cresent. Tickets were issued to a 39-year-old male for driving without a driver’s license and driving a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device. The vehicle was towed and an IRP was also issued.
Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) – 90-day suspension
On October 27th at 10:42 p.m., a concerned citizen reported following a truck that was observed weaving on the roadway before striking the curb twice while turning into a fast-food restaurant parking lot in the 1900 block of Richmond Avenue. Police attended, and the 23-year-old male driver was found to be intoxicated. He was issued tickets for open liquor, and the vehicle was seized for 30 days. The driver's license was also suspended for 90 days.
Failure to Comply Release Order / Resist Arrest / Possession of a Weapon
On October 28th at 2:15 a.m., police conducted a check on a male cyclist in the 600 block of Princess Avenue. The 40-year-old male was found to be in breach of his 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. curfew and became uncooperative during his arrest. A search incident to arrest located a knife in the male’s pants pocket. He was transported to BPS and held in detention cells to attend court on the morning of October 28th, 2026.
Theft Under $5000
On October 9th a bike was reported stolen from a local Brandon high school. Video surveillance enabled the thief to be identified.
On October 27th the 15-year-old male was located and charged. He was later released via Appearance Notice with a future court date of December 29th, 2026.
Uttering Threats
On October 14th a 27-year-old female allegedly threatened to assault a 12-year-old child if that child did not stay away from the woman’s 12-year-old child.
On October 27th the woman was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. She was later released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on December 29th, 2026.
Mischief Under $5000
On October 27th police received a report of spray paint damage to the exterior walls of a business in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue. A building in the 000 block of 9th Street was also later found to have been spray-painted in a similar manner/color. Following an investigation, a 25-year-old male was located and charged in connection with the incidents. He was later released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on December 28th, 2026.
J. Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Community Support
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