Source: RCMP Facebook RCMP have arrested three people following an investigation into drug trafficking occurring at a residence in Swan River. On Aug. 20, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Swan River General Investigation Section – assisted by Swan River detachment members and RCMP Police Dog Services – executed a search warrant at a residence on 6th Avenue North in Swan River. The warrant was obtained after RCMP received information and complaints that drug trafficking was occurring at the residence. One resident, a 43-year-old Brandon male, was arrested by officers after being seen leaving the home as RCMP were preparing to execute the search warrant. Officers then executed the warrant and went inside the residence, finding and seizing: • 26 grams of powder cocaine; • 3.5 grams of crack cocaine; • 268 prescription pills; • Various drug paraphernalia, such as scales and packaging materials; • $6,820 in cash; and • An expandable baton. Two Swan River females were also arrested inside the home. Collin Kosolowsky, 43, of Brandon is charged with: • Trafficking of cocaine; • Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking; • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon. Two other Swan River residents – 42-year-old Wendy Ledoux and 70-year-old Ceone Jorgenson – are charged with: • Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking x2; • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon. All three were released on undertakings.

Theft Under $5,000 On Saturday afternoon, on August 22nd, around 1:20pm, Police received a report of a theft of merchandise from a store in the 900 block of 18th St. North. The 35year-old suspect was located in the area, charged accordingly and released on an Undertaking with a scheduled Court date in October.   Assault Charges At approximately 10:40pm on Saturday night, Police were advised that an assault that had just taken place when the complainant was almost pushed out of a moving vehicle. The subsequent Police investigation led to both persons involved to be charged with one count of assault. A 46year-old male and a 53year-old female were released on an Undertakings and will appear in Court in November.

Possess Property Obtained by Crime On August 21, 2026, shortly after 8:00 am, police conducted a traffic stop in the 2600 block of Victoria Ave.  The 47-year-old male driver from Saskatoon was found to be suspended from driving and charged under the HTA accordingly, and his vehicle towed.  Further investigation revealed he was in possession of unstamped tobacco, and stolen property including a passport.  He was also breaching several release conditions.  He was lodged and appeared in court.  He was remanded into custody on charges of Possess Property Obtained by Crime and Fail to Comply with Release Order. Firearm Charges On August 21, 2026, shortly after 11:00 pm, police conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of 26th street.  A rifle was observed within the vehicle.  The 35-year-old driver was arrested.  Further investigation revealed he was also in possession of meth.  He was later released to appear in court on November 2, 2026, on charges of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, Careless Storage of Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm in Vehicle and Possess Meth.

On July 26th, a 25-year-old female reported being sexually assaulted several weeks earlier by a 39-year-old male at a residence in Brandon. The investigation determined the assault occurred on June 13th, 2026. On August 20th, 2026, officers were able to locate and arrest the accused at the residence. He was taken to BPS for processing and an interview. The 39-year-old male was later released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on October 15th, 2026. Assault with a Weapon / Possession of a Weapon On August 20th at approximately 7:02 p.m., Brandon Police Service received a 911 call reporting that a 13-year-old female was attempting to stab an immediate family member with a knife at a residence on Rosser Avenue. An additional family member intervened and contacted 911. Officers attended the residence and arrested the youth. The youth was processed at BPS and later released to a parent on an Undertaking. She is scheduled to appear in court on November 3rd, 2026.

Failure to Comply Release Order / Possession of a Weapon On August 20th at 2:26 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted in the 400 block of Princess Avenue. The 29-year-old male driver was suspended from driving and was found to be in possession of brass knuckles and throwing stars. He is currently under conditions prohibiting him from possessing weapons. The male was arrested and transported to BPS detention cells. He will appear in court on the morning of August 20th, 2026. Stolen Vehicle Recovered On August 19th at 6:51 a.m., a report of a suspiciously parked vehicle was received by BPS. Police attended and located the unoccupied vehicle on Deer Ridge Road, just north of #1 Highway. The vehicle was confirmed to have been listed as stolen. It was towed to BPS for forensic examination. The registered owner was notified. The investigation is ongoing.