Brampton Mayor Targeted: Man Arrested for Death Threat

Police apprehend suspect following investigation

Authorities have apprehended a suspect accused of issuing a death threat against Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his family last month. The arrest follows an investigation that prompted security measures for the mayor’s household.

Suspect in Custody

Peel Regional Police announced the arrest of 29-year-old Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria on Tuesday. He faces charges of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. The arrest came after police executed search warrants and seized electronic devices believed to be involved in the threat.

A source close to the investigation revealed that the threat, sent via email to the mayor’s office, specifically mentioned Mayor Brown, his wife, and their son. The alleged threat was made approximately two to three weeks prior to the arrest.

“My family and I wish to express our deepest appreciation to Peel Regional Police and Officers from 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau for their work. We are relieved to learn they have apprehended an individual who allegedly made threats against us. Violence and threats of violence have no place in a democracy. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Brampton, and threats will not deter me from doing the job they elected me to do.”

—Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton

In the aftermath of the threat, a security detail was assigned to protect Mayor Brown‘s home and family for a period of two weeks. Investigators currently believe the individual acted alone and is no longer considered an active threat to the mayor or the community.

My family and I wish to express our deepest appreciation to Peel Regional Police and Officers from 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau for their work. We are relieved to learn they have apprehended an individual who allegedly made threats against us.

Violence and threats… https://t.co/LbwFTlC31O

— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) July 16, 2025

Community Impact of Threats

Incidents of threats against public officials underscore a concerning trend. In the United States, a 2023 report indicated a significant increase in threats against election workers, with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) highlighting the growing challenges in ensuring election integrity amidst such hostility (CISA, 2023).

Singh Manoria was held in custody pending a bail hearing. Mayor Brown expressed his gratitude for the police’s swift action and reaffirmed his commitment to his mayoral duties, stating that threats would not impede his service to Brampton’s citizens.