Suspect found hiding in a closest comes out swinging a purse at a police officer

On October 3^rd police officers attended to a home on Hawthorne Crescent to conduct warrant checks for two males, 40 and 27. Homeowner stated they weren’t home and provided consent to check the house. The 27-year-old was found hiding in a closet and upon checking the laundry room the 40-year-old came out swinging a purse at a police officer and further resisted arrest. The two were apprehended. A search upon arrest revealed two baggies of Methamphetamine in the pant pocket of the 40-year-old. He continued to resist when cuffed and upon being placed in cruiser, attempted to kick an officer in the face.

Both males were held in detention cells at Brandon Police Service and will attend court in the morning on October 4^th, 2024.

27-year-old male’s previous charges: Theft, forgery, misuse of credit card / Failure to Comply with Release Order Condition / Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Less Than or Equal to $5000

40-year-old male’s previous charges: Theft, forgery, misuse of credit card / Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Less Than or Equal to $5000

40-year-old male’s new charges: Possession of Methamphetamine / Resist Police Officer / Assault Police Officer