Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act (PDCIPA)
Over the past 24 hours, one individual was arrested for PDCIPA.
A concerned citizen flagged down a police cruiser in the 100 block of 6th Street regarding a highly intoxicated 38-year-old female who appeared to be under the influence of drugs. She was briefly held in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells before being transported by ambulance to Brandon Regional Health Centre for further medical care related to drug use.
Arrest Warrant
On October 21st at 9:48 p.m., police were dispatched to a back lane in the 400 block of 12th Street for a reported fight. Upon arrival, officers located a male and female and determined that the female was experiencing an overdose. The male was attempting to render aid, and police confirmed that no fight had occurred. The female received assistance from Brandon Fire and Emergency Services. The 53-year-old male was found to have an unendorsed Portage RCMP warrant for his arrest for two counts of Failure to Comply with an Undertaking as well as Identity Fraud. He was arrested and transported to Brandon Police Service detention cells. He is scheduled to appear in court on the morning of October 22nd, 2026.
LGCA – Consume Under
On October 21st at 3:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a highly intoxicated male in the 1200 block of 18th Street. Officers located a highly intoxicated and belligerent 17-year-old male, who was arrested and transported to BPS detention cells. Those responsible for his care were notified of his arrest. He will be released once sober and issued an LGCA ticket.
