August 2024 Brandon Police Service media release

Assault, Failure to Comply with Undertaking, Resisting Police Officer, Mischief Under $5000

On August 18^th at 10:15AM police noticed a 34-year-old male at the Safe & Warm. Reports confirmed a Warrant for Arrest. The male was arrested and later released via Undertaking and Appearance Notice with court dates on October 1^st and October 16^th, 2024, in Thompson.

Structure Fire

On August 18^th at 1:52PM 911 reported a structure fire in the 200 block of 1^st Street in a multi-unit dwelling. Upon police arrival, flames were visible on the north side of the premise. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services on scene. The NW corner of the premise was severely damaged. The incident in still under investigation. If anyone has information, please contact Brandon Police Service.

Failure to Attend Court

On August 18^th at 3:00PM while police members were at the fire call, the accused was located. A Warrant for Arrest was confirmed for the 31-year-old female on charges of Failure to Attend Court. She was arrested and lodged for court in the morning.

Breach of Peace

On August 18^th at 1:55PM security from Clarion Hotel called to report that a male was highly intoxicated and harassing people. He was also punching the glass doors (no damage) – and threatening staff. The 45-year-old male was arrested and lodged until sober.

IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act)

On August 18^th at 4:39PM security from Victoria Inn reported a disturbance with a highly intoxicated male. The 38-year-old male was not able to care for himself or others. Lodged until sober.

Breach of Peace

On August 18th at 8:21PM staff at Clarion Hotel called to report a disturbance of an intoxicated woman. Police confirmed she was causing issues and spoke with sober father – children left in his care. The 39 year old female was lodged until sober to prevent further issues.

Theft Under $5000

On August 18^th at 9:00PM police were called to a business in the 3400 block of Victoria Avenue where a female was putting merchandise in her bags and pockets. The 38-year-old female was arrested, charged and later released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of October 24^th, 2024.

Break and Enter with Intent

On August 18^th BPS executed a warrant at Brandon Correctional Centre as per request from Carmen RCMP. Police arrested the 29-year-old male, and he will appear in court this morning, August 19^th, 2024.

IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act)

On August 18^th at 9:53PM police received a call from staff at Canad Inn indicating an intoxicated male was causing a disturbance. Two further calls came in on the male. Police located, arrested and lodged the 19-year-old male until sober.

IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act)

On August 18^th at 10:21PM security at Clarion Hotel called to report an intoxicated male causing a disturbance. Police located the highly intoxicated 17-year-old male who was not cooperative. He was arrested and lodged to prevent further issues. He will be held until sober.

Impaired Driving

On August 19^th at 1:11AM police conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of McDiarmid Drive. The driver, a 42-year-old male, was visibly impaired and later confirmed with samples. Arrested for Impaired Driving. Court date set for August 26^th, 2024.

Structure Fire

On August 19^th at 2:30AM 911 advised of a structure fire in White Swan Trailer Court. Upon police arrival everyone had been evacuated from the house. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services on scene. The fire does not appear suspicious – possibly started from a space heater.

Breach of Peace

On August 19^th at 2:00AM while members were dealing with an unrelated matter at Victoria Inn, security directed police to a highly intoxicated young female. Failed attempts to turn the 13-year-old over to her mother resulted in the female being lodged until sober.