As of 7:00 a.m., the Assiniboine River level at 1st Street was 1177.29 feet. Since reaching its peak on July 13, the river has now declined by approximately 2 feet, 2 inches, and water levels continue to trend downward. While this is encouraging news, residents are reminded that flood waters and riverbanks can still be dangerous. Fast-moving water, unstable ground, hidden debris, and slippery conditions can pose serious safety risks. City crews remain on duty monitoring conditions and flood mitigation systems throughout Brandon. Thank you for your continued patience, cooperation, and commitment to keeping our community safe. We will continue to provide updates as conditions change. See less

Theft Under $5000 / Flight from Police On July 16th, 2026, at approximately 3:54 p.m., BPS officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a business in the 2600 block of Victoria Avenue. The suspect was observed repeatedly moving between the store and a truck parked in a designated accessible parking stall with its license plates covered. As officers were being dispatched, the suspect fled the area in the truck. Police located the vehicle almost immediately; however, the driver failed to stop after an officer activated the emergency lights on a marked police cruiser. Officers remained in the area and observed the vehicle coming to a stop several blocks from the business, away from the location of the initial attempted traffic stop. Upon stopping, the driver and passenger attempted to switch seats. Officers and their cruisers boxed in the stationary vehicle to prevent it from leaving and arrested the 45-year-old male driver for Theft Under $5,000 and Flight from Police. The male was transported to BPS, where he admitted to consuming a quantity of edibles and other drugs that he was unable to identify. He was subsequently transported to Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) for further assessment and care. The 41-year-old male is set to attend court in the morning once sober on July 17th, 2026. Failure to Stop at Scene of Accident Causing Bodily Harm On the evening of July 15th, 2026, BPS officers responded to a report of a fight between two males in the lobby entrance of a hotel in the 1900 block of Queens Avenue. During the altercation, one of the males attempted to leave the scene in a truck while the other attempted to jump into the vehicle. As the truck drove away, the second male was left hanging from the vehicle before falling to the ground. Witnesses reported that the truck then ran over the victim in the upper back area. When officers arrived, the injured male was unconscious but breathing. He was treated by Brandon Fire & Emergency Services (BFES) and transported to BRHC for medical care. Police quickly located the truck and its driver at a business in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue. The driver was arrested and transported to BPS. The male was charged and later released on an Appearance Notice. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 14th, 2026. The most recent update indicates the injured male is recovering from his injuries. Firearms Related Offences x10 The BPS Major Crimes Section has arrested a 32-year-old male in connection with a firearms incident that occurred in a residential area off Pacific Avenue on July 2nd, 2026. Police responded to a report that a vehicle parked at a residence had been struck five times by gunfire. The investigation by the Major Crimes Section identified a 32-year-old male as the individual responsible for the shooting. On July 16th, 2026, investigators attended Brandon Correctional Centre, where the male was in custody, and arrested him in relation to this investigation. He has been charged with ten firearm related charges. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on the morning of July 17th, 2026.

On July 13, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Killarney RCMP received a report of an assault that occurred in the RM of Killarney-Turtle Mountain. RCMP learned the 19-year-old male victim was preparing to leave the community in a vehicle when he was attacked by multiple males who held him down, wrapped him in a blanket and duct-taped his ankles and hands. The suspects then assaulted him with a stick, took his two cellphones and two small knives, loaded him in the back of an off-road vehicle and dropped him off near a wooded area a distance away. The suspects – three of whom were partially masked – then left. The victim was eventually able to free himself from the tape and make it home, at which point RCMP were called. Four suspects from the RM of Killarney-Turtle Mountain have since been arrested in connection with the incident, ranging in age from 16 to 31. Thirty-one-year-old Justin Gross, 22-year-old Gideon Waldner and 26-year-old Jayden Waldner are each charged with: • Forcible confinement; • Disguised with intent to commit offence; • Overcoming resistance to the commission of an indictable offence; and • Robbery. A 16-year-old male is charged with: • Forcible confinement; • Robbery with weapon; and • Overcoming resistance to the commission of an indictable offence. All were released by the courts on release orders. RCMP continue to investigate.  (RCMP News Release)

Theft Under $5000 / Fraud x2 On July 15th, 2026, at approximately 1:41 p.m., BPS received a report of a wallet stolen from a vehicle parked in a business parking lot in the 1200 block of 18th Street. The complainant reported that shortly after the theft, their debit card had been used at a nearby restaurant for a purchase of $35.26, followed by another transaction at a local beer vendor for $30.60. Police located the 44-year-old male matching the suspect description. During the encounter, officers recovered the stolen debit and credit cards which were on the suspect’s person. The male was arrested and brought to BPS detention cells. He will appear in court on the morning of July 16th, 2026, to answer to charges related to the incident. Mischief Under $5000 / Possession of a Weapon / Failure to Comply Probation On July 15th, 2026, at approximately 3:42 p.m., BPS officers responded to a report of a violent male at Brandon Regional Health Centre. A 35-year-old male had become aggressive toward staff and had broken a pane of glass in the sallyport area. Hospital security intervened as the male appeared to be reaching into his pocket. A pocketknife was located in the male's possession. The male is currently bound by two probation orders prohibiting him from possessing any weapons. The male was arrested and brought to BPS detention cells. He will appear in court on the morning of July 16th, 2026.

Mischief Under $5000 / Breach of Probation On July 14th at 5:50 p.m. police were called to a restaurant business in the 2800 block of Victoria Avenue due to an aggressive male who was kicking things in the store and had smashed a window. The male was arrested to be later released once sober via Undertaking with a future court date to be determined.  Arrest Warrants Over the past 24 hours, four individuals were arrested on the strength of outstanding Warrants for Arrest. Two of the individuals were released on Appearance Notices with future court dates. One individual was arrested on unendorsed Warrants for Arrest and remained in custody at Brandon Police Service (BPS) with court scheduled in the morning on July 15th, 2026. The 4th individual is in custody at Brandon Correctional Centre (BCC). BPS members attended BCC and executed the Warrant, and she will attend court in the morning on July 15th, 2026. Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act (PDCIPA) In the past 24 hours three individuals were arrested for PDCIPA and brought to Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells.  They will be released once sober and able to care for themselves safely. Breach of Peace Over the past 24 hours, Brandon Police Service officers responded to three separate incidents requiring police intervention, ending in four individuals being arrested. The incidents included an intoxicated male blocking traffic in the 1000 block of Rosser Avenue, a fight between two people outside a business in the 000 block of 10th Street, and a disturbance at a residence involving a family member banging on windows and displaying aggressive behaviour. In all three incidents, the individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace and brought to BPS detention cells to allow the situations to de-escalate and prevent the behaviour from continuing. They will be released once they are sober or calm and able to safely care for themselves. Structure Fire At approximately 12:41 a.m. on July 15, police received a 911 report of a fire behind a residence in the 900 block of 1st Street. Officers arrived to find visible flames coming from a shed and garage on the property. Brandon Fire & Emergency Services responded quicky and extinguished the fire. The fire is believed to have been accidental, with a discarded cigarette butt considered the likely cause. No injuries were reported.