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RCMP make significant drug seizure in Virden

Man Wanted for Assault and Multiple Breaches Arrested Hiding with Knife on Princess Avenue

New Hotel – Riding Mountain National Park

Multiple Arrests Made During Busy Day for Brandon Police

18-Year-Old Caught Driving Impaired Twice in Under Two Hours

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RCMP make significant drug seizure in Virden

The Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET) has arrested and charged 2 individuals with Possession for the purpose of trafficking drugs during a traffic stop near Virden. They were in possession of a quantity of drugs believed to be cocaine and methamphetamine. In April 2025, MILET began a drug investigation involving individuals from Souris, Manitoba. The investigation led officers to conduct a traffic stop on June 24, 2025, at 9:10 pm, on Highway 1, near Virden. Inside the vehicle were a male driver and a female passenger, both from Souris. They were immediately arrested for Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine. During the initial search of the vehicle, officers seized approximately 250 grams of cocaine and 500 grams of methamphetamine as well as a quantity of Canadian currency. “This investigation would not have been possible without the help of the Virden RCMP, the RCMP west district Crime reduction enforcement support team, as well as the Brandon, Regina and Saskatoon Police Services,” says Corporal Murray Haggerty from MILET. “We would like to thank all these organisations for their assistance and support as this has had a significant impact on the small community of Souris and all surrounding communities.” Shaun Dalke, 33-year-old, and Karlan Maginel, 31-year-old, both from Souris, have been charged with: Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine. Shaun Dalke was also charged with Possession of property obtained by crime. They were both released on a future court date. (RCMP Facebook Release)

Man Wanted for Assault and Multiple Breaches Arrested Hiding with Knife on Princess Avenue

On July 5th a call came into police reporting a male who was in the 200 block of Princess Avenue causing issues for his ex-girlfriend. The 36-year-old male had assaulted his ex, a 29-year-old female. He also damaged a vehicle excessively with a golf club then snapped the club in half. The male was breaching his Release Order x6 by various forms of contact, curfew and carrying a weapon. Upon police arrival the residence was cleared by police and it was found that the male had fled prior to police arrival. An Arrest Warrant was requested for the male - arrestable for Failure to Comply Release Order x6, Assault, and Mischief Under $5000. On July 6th at 10:21PM the male was noted going into the same residence in the 200 block of Princess Avenue. Police attended and found the man hiding with a kitchen knife. The male was arrested and held in BPS custody to attend court in the morning on July 7th, 2025.

New Hotel – Riding Mountain National Park

Details are few and far but a 48 unit Hotel / Motel will be built soon in Riding Mountain National Park. Owners and as well when construction will being will be announced soon. Roughly one block from the White House Bakery will be the location.

Multiple Arrests Made During Busy Day for Brandon Police

During the past 24 hours, several people were arrested and held due to varying levels of intoxication. At 8:00AM on July 5th, police were called to a north end disturbance.  A 30y/o woman was arrested and released when she was sober. At 11:30AM on July 5th, police stopped a 33 y/o man in the west end of Brandon.  He was known to police and known to be the subject of an arrest warrant.  He was arrested and released later for court. At 12:30PM on July 5th, a 35y/o man was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave a south end property.  He was intoxicated and arrested, to be released when sober. At 7:00PM on July 5th, a 64 y/o woman was arrested when her friend contacted police as she was highly intoxicated, causing issues and refused to leave the house. She was released when she was sober. During the past 24 hours, several others were located at unrelated calls and found to be wanted on a variety of charges.  A 35 y/o man was arrested for failing to attend court, and a 29 y/o man for breaching a no contact order.  A 15 y/o boy was arrested for resisting arrest, trespassing and breaching his probation while a 36y/o woman was arrested for breaching her release order. All were released for court at a later date. Assault Causing Bodily Harm At 5:00AM on July 6th, police attended a west end hotel for disturbance.  On arrival, a 20 y/o woman was arrested after she struck her partner in the face causing injury.  She was highly intoxicated, arrested and lodged for release when sober with a court date and conditions not to contact the victim.

18-Year-Old Caught Driving Impaired Twice in Under Two Hours

At 12:42AM, police stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of 8th Street on suspicion of impaired driving.  An 18 y/o man provided a breath sample in an approved screening device resulting in a fail.  Police seized his vehicle, and he was released at the scene with an immediate roadside prohibition. At 1:59AM, police stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of a south end restaurant.  The operator was identified as the same 18 y/o man that was stopped for impaired driving and released 20 minutes prior.  This time, he was arrested and transported to BPS where he provided two breath samples over the legal limit.  His second vehicle was seized, and he was charged with impaired operation, drive over 80mg% and drive while suspended.  He was held in custody and released in the morning with a court date.