On September 12, 2026, a 41‑year‑old man was charged after using a sledgehammer to smash a window at the headquarters of the Brandon Police Service in Manitoba. Police officers subdued him with a Taser and a less‑than‑lethal firearm before taking him into custody.
The suspect approached the police building and, with the sledgehammer, broke a glass pane of a ground‑level window. The impact caused visible damage to the structure but did not result in injuries to anyone inside the building.
Responding officers first issued verbal commands. When the man continued his actions, an officer deployed a Taser to incapacitate him. After the Taser deployment, a less‑than‑lethal firearm was used to ensure the suspect could be restrained safely. He was then handcuffed and arrested on the scene.
Authorities say the individual now faces charges that include property damage and assault with a weapon. He remains in custody awaiting a court appearance. No officers or members of the public were reported injured during the incident.
The Brandon Police Service confirmed the arrest and noted that the use of non‑lethal tools was necessary to protect staff while securing the suspect. The department indicated that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The event occurred at the police headquarters, the central location for law‑enforcement operations in Brandon, and highlights the challenges faced by officers when responding to violent property crimes.