🚨🚨ROAD CLOSURE🚨🚨 Please avoid the area of George St and St Paul Ave to Melrose St and St Paul Ave for an active traffic collision investigation. Officers will be on scene to investigate the collision. Please avoid the area until further notice. ^mm

The Brantford Police Service are actively investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier this morning outside a Market Street bar. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a 9-1-1 call was received to report a stabbing outside a Market Street bar. Three people were involved; two adult males were transported to hospital for treatment of serious injuries and the suspect; an adult man fled the scene. Suspect details are not available. Any witnesses are asked to contact police. Police are also asking residents in the immediate area to check any video surveillance, doorbell or dash-cam footage and to contact Brantford police at 519-756-7050. As this investigation is active and ongoing, additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

ROAD CLOSURE: Please avoid the area of Market and Nelson to Market and Chatham as BPS is on scene for an active investigation. Please take alternative routes. More to follow when available.

Traffic Investigation: Please be advised that southbound lanes of King George Rd are closed to vehicular traffic between Kent Rd and approximately Forsyth Ave due to a motor vehicle collision. Please take alternate routes.

Previously reported missing person, John, was located safe. BPS thanks the public for the assistance and requests for all images of John to be removed from circulation.

UPDATE: Youths Charged with Attempted Murder As a result of investigation, a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male from Brantford were both charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault in relation to the stabbing that occurred Saturday, October 3, 2026.

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🚨 Supporting a safer Brantford, together. The Brantford Police Service’s new Real Time Operations Centre (RTOC) is designed to provide additional support during emergency incidents to help keep our community and officers safe. 📹 Community reminder: RTOC cameras are not continuously monitored. Camera access is strictly limited to emergency incidents and legitimate policing purposes. Learn more about how the RTOC supports our community: brantfordpolice.ca/safety-an… In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

UPDATE: Michael has been located safely. Thank you for the assistance. Please remove any photos from circulation.

Today, we recognize the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People. We honour the lives of those who have been lost and stand with their families, survivors, and Indigenous communities who continue to seek justice, healing and meaningful change. This day is both an opportunity to remember and a call to action. We reaffirm our commitment to building safer, more inclusive communities and to working alongside Indigenous partners to address and prevent gender-based and racialized violence. Today, we remember. We listen. We stand together. #MMIWG2S

BPS Arrest Two Youths for Stabbing The Brantford Police Service have arrested two youths for a stabbing that resulted in two victims receiving serious injuries. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a report of a stabbing in the area of Gilkison Street and Fordview Court. Police arrived on scene, and alongside paramedics, provided immediate assistance to two victims. The victims were both transported to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Police located the two youth suspects who were taken into custody without incident. Investigators will be in the area while they continue to conduct the investigation. Information pertaining to charges will be released at a later time. Police believe this to be an isolated incident. No other suspects are wanted by police and there is no risk to public safety as a result of this incident. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident and are asking anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have witnessed the incident, to contact police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Fimiani of the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 ext 2878 and reference incident # 26-40526. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip online at crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a…

UPDATE (11:31 pm) - The Brantford Police Service would like to thank members of the community for their assistance in this investigation. Previously missing person Madison had been located sately.

Could your home be more secure? The Brantford Police Service, in partnership with the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford and the @CityofBrantford, is inviting residents to complete the Neighbourhood Home Property Safety Audit, a free self-assessment packed with practical tips to help reduce the risk of burglary and improve your home's security. Download the Safety Audit: brantfordpolice.ca/SafetyAud… Once you've completed the audit, take our short survey for a chance to win home security prizes, including: A security camera with solar panels (Grand Prize) Video doorbells Wireless smart cameras Window/door sensors and smart plugs Enter by October 17, 2026 for your chance to win. Small changes can make a big difference. Take the audit, protect your home, and help build a safer Brantford. Complete the contest survey: surveymonkey.com/r/Brantford…

The BPS Traffic Unit are actively investigating a hit-and-run that occurred at the intersection of Stanley Street and Chatham Street at approximately 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2026. The driver struck a pedestrian in a mobility assist wheelchair and left the scene. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. The driver was last observed travelling southbound along Stanley Street. The vehicle is a dark coloured sedan which may have scratches to the left-front driver’s side fender. Anyone with information, those who may have obtained a licence plate or may have dashcam footage is asked to please contact Constable Jonathan Hall, BPS Traffic Unit at 519-756-7050 x 2843 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: crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a…

(Update 1:10PM) - Brantford Police have now cleared the scene at Mohawk Park as a result of a non suspicious sudden death investigation.

Brantford Police are asking residents to avoid attending Mohawk Park for an isolated incident. The investigation is active and ongoing. More information to come when available.

BPS Investigating following physical altercation downtown On Sept 27th at 1:38pm, BPS received a call for a physical altercation between two parties in the area of Dalhousie and Clarence St. One male was located with serious injuries and provided medical assistance, the victim was later transported to an out of area hospital. Police quickly located a suspect who was taken into custody without incident. Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety. For more information please see the media release. brantfordpolice.ca/news-and-…

Today, we remember. Members of the Brantford Police Service join police and peace officers from across Canada in Ottawa to honour the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. Their names are forever etched into the Memorial, but their lives, their service and the impact they had on their families, colleagues and communities will never be forgotten. Today, we remember those who did not return home. We stand with their families, friends and fellow officers who carry their memory forward. We remember. We honour. We will never forget.

The Brantford Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 21-year-old Yewehnitahawi ‘Tia’. Tia was last seen September 19, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., in the area of North Park Street and St. George Street. Tia is described as female, Indigenous, approximately 5’6” in height, 160 lbs., with long, black, curly hair, Last seen wearing her hair pulled back in a bun, with black flip-flop sandals, black socks, blue jogging pants and a blue hooded sweatshirt. Tia has a cast on her right arm and was wearing a black sling. The Brantford Police Service are concerned about Tia’s well-being and are seeking assistance from anyone who may have information regarding her location. Tia has ties to London, Ontario. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 and reference incident # 26-38905. Any Individuals who wish to provide information anonymously are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a…

BPS Warn Residents About Phone Upgrade Scam The Brantford Police Service is warning residents about a scam involving fraudsters posing as cellphone providers. Victims are offered a phone upgrade and later provided with false return instructions, shipping labels, or QR codes. The new device is then redirected to the fraudster, while the victim remains responsible for the phone and related costs. Protect Yourself: Do not order or return a device based on instructions from an unsolicited caller, text, or email. Verify all offers and return instructions directly with your provider. Review your account for unauthorized orders or changes. If you provided personal information, monitor your financial accounts and credit activity. Report Fraud: Emergency: Call 9-1-1 Non-Emergency: Brantford Police Service, 519-756-0113 Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501 Anyone who believes they may have been targeted should contact their cellphone provider immediately to secure their account.