Police Arrest Suspect Following Weapons Incident
Brantford Police have arrested and charged an individual following a disturbance that escalated to the brandishing of a weapon.
On April 15, 2026 at approximately 1:40 a.m., officers responded to reports of a disturbance between two individuals in the area of Oxford Street, and King George Road. During the dispute, the suspect was reported to have produced a weapon and then fled in a motor vehicle.
Officers quickly located the suspect’s vehicle and conducted a high risk traffic stop in the area of St Paul Ave and Brant Ave. The individual was taken into custody at the scene.
As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old man from Brantford was arrested and stands charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Additionally, information can be provided anonymously to Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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