On May 28, 2023, shortly after 9:00 am, Brandon police responded to a report of a customer who was behaving in a threatening manner towards employees at a retail business in the 800 block of 18th Street N. Police say the suspect allegedly threatened to shoot up the store. He left the business, but come back while police were there. When police attempted to arrest him he resisted and was about to leave. Police deployed a conducted energy weapon to prevent him from resisting further and escaping. The male was not in possession of any weapons upon his arrest. A 60-year-old man was later released to appear in court on July 27, 2023 on charges of Uttering Threats, Resist Arrest, and Cause Disturbance.
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On May 28, 2023 at approximately 5:00 pm, police responded to a report of two males fighting in the area of the 500 block of Dennis Street, and one was reportedly armed with a knife. Police located and arrested both males near the 400 block of Park Street. Police say a 20-year-old man was in possession of the knife contrary to his release order. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will be released today to appear in court on July 10, 2023 on charges of Possession of a Weapon and Fail to comply with Release Order. A 22-year-old man, who police say was also involved, was lodged at Brandon Police Service for Breach of the Peace to prevent his actions from continuing.
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On May 29, 2023 shortly after midnight, Brandon police responded to a report of an assault at a residence. They say the suspect fled the home following the alleged assault, but he was located nearby and arrested. A 32-year-old man was lodged at Brandon Police Service. He will be released this morning to appear in court on July 31, 2023 on a charge of Assault. The victim did not require medical attention.
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On May 28, 2023, shortly before 3:00 pm police responded to a report of a fight between two individuals at a residence. Investigation revealed that a 28-year-old female and a 29-year-old male had allegedly assaulted each other causing minor injuries. Both individuals were arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service. They will each appear in court today on charges of Domestic Assault.
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On May 28, 2023, Brandon police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence shortly before 7:00 am. Investigation revealed that a 34-year-old intoxicated male was reportedly causing issues. He was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service to be released when sober.