Brandon police arrest man after reported threat to burn building
Brandon police say a man was arrested outside a Pacific Avenue business after a reported threat to burn it down. There was no evidence of a fire.
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Police in Brandon arrested a 30-year-old man on Nov. 5 after receiving a report that a man outside a Pacific Avenue business said he wanted to burn the building down. There was no evidence of a fire, police said.
The report came in at approximately 11:20 a.m. Officers went to the business and found the man, who was intoxicated and appeared to be under the influence of drugs, according to the Brandon Police Service.
Police arrested him for a breach of the peace and took him to the Brandon Police Service detention cells. He was to be held until sober, police said.
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Seven arrested on warrants
Separately, police said seven people were arrested on outstanding warrants in the 24 hours covered by the Nov. 6 release. The release did not provide details of the warrants.
Two of those arrested were released on undertakings, while the other five were released on appearance notices. Police said all seven were given future court dates.
In its release, the police service noted that the Criminal Code sets out procedures for releasing accused people. Police said they are required to release people on appropriate conditions when they meet the criteria.
For general inquiries or to file a report, people can contact Brandon police at 204-729-2345.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Brandon Police Service