Man, 33, charged after police officer assaulted

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release

At 4:20 a.m. today, a resident in the area of the 800 block of 9^th Street reported a male in the backyard causing a disturbance. Officers attended, and the male who was under the influence of methamphetamine punched one of the officers in the face. A 33-year-old male of no fixed address is charged with assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest. He appeared in court today and has been remanded in custody.