Corrections Officer assaulted, teen accused of grabbing females chest
Assaulting Police Officer
On August 26th police received a call from Brandon Correctional Centre as a 26-year-old male assaulted a Corrections Officer by striking the CO in the back of the head causing the CO’s head to strike a door. The male was arrested and will appear in court in the morning.
Sexual Assault
On August 26th at 6:19PM police were flagged down by a female in the 2500 block of Victoria Avenue as an unknown male had just grabbed her chest. Employees at a nearby business flagged down police as well as the suspect was observed grabbing another unknown female on the street by the shoulders. Police arrested a 16-year-old male. Lodged for court in the morning on August 27th, 2024. Mother made aware.
Sexual Assault / Sexual Interference
On August 26th at 8:58PM a report of a sexual assault on an 11-year-old female came after the suspect touched her chest in a hotel in the 3100 block of Victoria Avenue. The 44-year-old male was arrested and lodged for court in the morning on August 27th, 2024.
Resisting Arrest / Causing a Disturbance
On August 27th at 12:41AM a hotel in the 3100 block of Victoria reported an unregistered guest threatening to fight them. The male was located by police and arrested. He provided a false name, but his identity was confirmed as a result of his tattoos. The 25-year-old male was wanted on a Warrant and resisted arrest. Lodged for court in the morning.
Previous Charges:
Assaulting a Peace Officer / Resisting Arrest / Failure to Attend Court
New Charges:
Resisting Arrest / Causing a Disturbance
Failure to Comply with Probation X2
On August 27th at 4:03AM 911 advised of a serious assault outside of the Colonial Inn. A 27-year-old male suffered a head wound that was bleeding heavily but would not cooperate with police, nor would his girlfriend. He was transported to BRHC for medical treatment. The male was wanted on an outstanding warrant and was arrested for court in the morning.
Other Incidents:
- One warrant executed for 34-year-old male at Brandon Correctional Centre for Failure to Comply with Release Order
- Nine Breach of Peace issued with eight of those persons lodged overnight to be released once sober. One of those incidents involved an intoxicated nine-month pregnant woman who was involved in an altercation.
- Two LGCAA / Minor Consumption
Brandon Police Service Media Release July 27, 2024