Police News Release - September 8th, 2025

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Fire at Hospital

On September 7th at approximately 12:53 PM, hospital security reported a fire outside the Emergency Room at the corner of the ramp. Smoke and flames extended to the HVAC system. Brandon Fire & Emergency Services responded promptly and successfully contained the fire.

At this time, the fire is considered non-suspicious.

IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act)

On September 7th at approximately 6:31 PM, police responded to a report of a highly intoxicated male who was unable to stand. Officers attended the scene and located the individual lying on the ground in the 2600 block of McDonald Avenue. Due to his level of intoxication, he was not welcome at his residence. The male was transported to BPS detention cells and will be released once sober.

Assault Causing Bodily Harm

On September 7th at approximately 7:02 PM, police responded to a report of an assault that had occurred in a hotel room in the 3500 block of Victoria Avenue. A 20-year-old female was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, a 26-year-old male. During the assault, the victim sustained an injury to her upper lip that required stitches. The suspect was located on scene, arrested, and charged in relation to the incident. He was held in BPS detention cells and is scheduled to appear in court the morning of September 8th, 2025.

Assault

On September 7^th at 8:39PM police were called to the 1200 block of Rosser Avenue due to a reported Assault. A 24-year-old female was walking home from a bar, and she allegedly didn’t stop at the request of her ex-boyfriend, who then grabbed her by the hair and smacked her in the face. The 30-year-old male was arrested and later released with conditions via Undertaking. A court date of November 3^rd, 2025 has been set.

Failure to Comply – Undertaking

On September 8^th at 12:04PM a traffic stop was initiated in the 3400 block of Patricia Avenue.  The 57-year-old male driver was found to be breaching his Undertaking curfew condition of 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM. He was arrested and released on the scene on an Appearance Notice with a court date of November 13^th, 2025.  

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

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