UPDATE: Bradley George SAUNDERS, arrested for 2nd Degree Murder
*UPDATE - Friday April 4, 2025*
Incident #: BR25012473
On Friday April 4, 2025, at approximately 10:12pm, following a brief foot pursuit - Bradley George SAUNDERS, was arrested in the area of Queen Street and Darling Street.
The Brantford Police Service would like to highlight the collaborative efforts of several units in the successful apprehension of SAUNDERS. Members of our Criminal Intelligence Unit, Drug & Firearm Enforcement Unit, Emergency Response Team, and General Uniform Patrol all played key roles in locating and taking him into custody. Additionally, our Forensic Identification Unit continues to process various pieces of evidence related to the investigation. During the arrest, a search of SAUNDERS resulted in the discovery of suspected crystal meth.
SAUNDERS remains in police custody, and is being held for bail. At this time, he stands charged with:
Murder - 2nd Degree, Section 235(1), Criminal Code of Canada
Probation Order: Non-Compliance, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code of Canada
Possession Schedule 1 - Crystal Meth, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs & Substances Act
The Brantford Police Service would also like to thank all members of the public for their assistance in this matter.
*Original Release*
25-12473
On April 3, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Brantford Police Service responded to a disturbance at a Charlotte Street residence. When officers arrived, they found a male victim who had been stabbed. The victim succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Police investigation has determined that the parties involved were known to each other and this is not believed to be a random incident.
At this time, police have recovered the weapon and currently have one male in custody for Accessory after the Fact to Murder, Weapons Dangerous, and Assault with a Weapon.
Additionally, the Brantford Police Service have reasonable grounds and are actively seeking to arrest 27-year-old Bradley George Saunders for Second Degree Murder.
Saunders is described as male, Indigenous, 6’2” in height, approximately 155 lbs., with long dark hair. A clothing or vehicle description is not available at this time.
Saunders is to be considered Armed and Dangerous. If a member of the public locates this person, DO NOT APPROACH. Contact 911 immediately.
Anyone with information or video footage related to this incident is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Video footage can be uploaded to the following link: https://brantfordpoliceservice.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/br25012473
or by scanning this QR code:
Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 and referring to Incident # 25-12473 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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