Brandon Police Arrest Teen After Five Garwood Drive Homes Spray-Painted

Brandon police arrested a 16-year-old male after five homes on Garwood Drive were found spray-painted on November 1, the Brandon Police Service said in its November 2, 2026 news release.

Garwood Drive spray-painting

Police said they received a report on November 1 that a home on Garwood Drive had been spray-painted. When officers went to the scene, they found four more homes on the street had also been spray-painted.

According to police, the investigation led officers to the local home of the 16-year-old, who was found with spray paint on his hands. Police said he was arrested and admitted to being responsible for mischief at three of the locations. The incident is listed in the release as mischief under $5,000. He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on January 4, 2027. He cannot be identified because of his age.

Assault on 11th Street

At 6:08 a.m. on November 1, officers went to an apartment in the 400 block of 11th Street to remove a 19-year-old male who police said was highly intoxicated and throwing items around the residence. He was lodged for breach of the peace.

Police said a woman later came to the Brandon Police Service and gave a statement that the man had assaulted her before police arrived. He was charged with assault and was scheduled to attend court the evening of November 1, 2026.

Ottawa Avenue disturbance

At 10:50 p.m. on November 1, police went to an apartment in the 2100 block of Ottawa Avenue for a reported disturbance. Police said the victim disclosed two separate assaults, on October 25 and July 28, 2026, and provided photo evidence. A male suspect was arrested in a matter the release lists under assault and assault by choking. He was released on an undertaking; the release gives his court date as January 11, 2026.

Warrant arrests

Police said eight people were arrested on warrants in the previous 24 hours. Four were released on undertakings, two on appearance notices, and two were held for court.

How to contact police

To file a report or for general inquiries, call the Brandon Police Service at (204) 729-2345.

Anyone with information on any unsolved crime is asked to call Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-TIPS (8477), visit www.brandoncrimestoppers.com, or text BCSTIP and a message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers pays up to $2,000 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.