The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to identify two individuals involved in an incident where witnesses reported a BB gun being discharged from a vehicle toward people in the downtown core.

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 8:20 PM, video surveillance captured images of the suspect vehicle in the 400 block of 3 Street SE. One witness reported that the same vehicle may have been involved in similar incidents in the past.

The vehicle is described as a navy-blue Ford F-150 extended cab pickup equipped with chrome running boards, chrome wheel well trim, and a chrome toolbox mounted in the bed.  The image below shows the vehicle as recorded by CCTV footage from the area.

The driver is described as a Caucasian male, and the passenger as a Caucasian female, both believed to be in their early twenties.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of these individuals is asked to contact Sgt. Brian Bohrn of the Medicine Hat Police Service at 403-594-0638.

 ALERT has finished searching a Medicine Hat home, which was believed to have been used to alter fentanyl.

ALERT organized crime unit, along with the RCMP’s Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Response Team (CLEAR) and Medicine Hat Police Service, executed a search warrant at the home on October 9, 2025.

The home, located on 12 Street NW, was allegedly being used to alter fentanyl. ALERT believes fentanyl was being combined with other chemicals.

“Although the investigation is ongoing, the substantial amount of drugs and equipment seized has reduced the immediate risk of harm to the community,” said Staff Sergeant Ryan Thorburn, ALERT.

ALERT seized the following:

598 grams of fentanyl;

102 grams of methamphetamine;

85 grams of cocaine;

47 grams of psilocybin mushrooms;

21 milliliters of GHB;

$5,445 in cash.

The drugs seized have an estimated street value of $135,000.

Two people were taken into custody and charges are forthcoming.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can report to the Medicine Hat Police Service by calling 403-529-8481 or submit a tip online (anonymously if preferred) via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app.

Media inquiries may be directed to:

Mike Tucker
Communications Director
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT)
Ph: 780-509-3015

A search warrant is underway at a home in Medicine Hat as part of an ALERT investigation into suspected drug production.

ALERT organized crime unit, along with the RCMP’s Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Response Team (CLEAR), are in the process of searching the home. The search warrant execution took place on October 9, 2025.

The home is located on 12 Street NW. 

There is no perceived risk to the public, but people are asked to avoid the area. Local residents can expect to see a heavy presence of emergency services.

Two people were taken into custody.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can report to the Medicine Hat Police Service by calling 403-529-8481 or submit a tip online (anonymously if preferred) via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app.

In the interest of public safety, the Medicine Hat Police Service is issuing the following information and warning regarding the release of Brady Reid Deering from the Medicine Hat Remand Center on October 6, 2025.

Deering has completed his provincial sentence for sexual assault, unlawful confinement and assault and will be residing in Medicine Hat. Upon release he will be subject to an 18-month probation order and will bound by court ordered conditions which include:

• Keep the peace and be of good behaviour
• Remain in the province of Alberta
• Report his residential address and any changes of this to his probation officer
• Have no contact with certain persons
• Attend professional counselling and treatment and provide the proof of successful completion of this programming. 
• Not to possess or consume alcohol, cannabis or other illegal drugs, to follow and take any medications prescribed by a physician
• Not to possess any weapons and to follow all instructions of his probation officer.

Deering will be monitored by Medicine Hat Community Corrections.

A photo of Deering accompanies this release of information.  Deering (age 30 years) is described as:

• Caucasian male
• Height: 159 cm (5’3”)
• Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
• Brown hair
• Blue eyes
• Currently has a facial beard

The Medicine Hat Police Service is issuing this information after careful consideration of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that is clearly in the public interest to make community members aware of the release of this high-risk offender.  The intent of this process is to enable residents to take suitable precautionary measures and not to embark on any form of vigilante action.

This information is being released under the authority of Section 32 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Media Contact:
S/Sgt Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service

On September 30, 2025, at approximately 4:30PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious package located in the 300 block of South Railway Street SE. The package, which had been found in a garbage bin, was wrapped in bags, tied with cords, and had an audible ticking sound.

The immediate area was cordoned off and the MHPS Explosive Disposal Unit was called to investigate. After x-raying the package, it was determined to not be of risk to the public and removed from the bin. The investigation into the source of the package is ongoing.

Media Contact:
On Duty Patrol S/Sgt.
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

During the early morning hours of September 27, 2025, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section conducted a vehicle stop which resulted in the arrest of a 51-year-old Medicine Hat man who was a suspect in relation to a break and enter to a business that had occurred on September 24, 2025.  During this investigation police were able to recover some of stolen property and the matter remains under investigation.

Resulting from this investigation, David Messervey has been charged with;

• Break and enter x 4
• Attempt break and enter x 2
• Possession of break in tools
• Breach of probation

Messervey has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to make his next court appearance on October 1, 2025.

Media Contact:
S/Sgt Darcy Brandt
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

Response to a shoplifting complaint leads to arrest of weapons offence and bail violations

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a report of a shoplifting complaint at a business on Strachan Road SE.

During the investigation, officers identified a male suspect who was subject to an outstanding arrest warrant. The individual was found to be in possession of a concealed replica semi-automatic pistol resembling a law enforcement sidearm. Further investigation revealed the suspect was also in possession of a stolen identity document.

Resulting from this investigation, Adam Massini, age 40, of Lethbridge, has been charged with the following offences:

• Failure to comply with a release order (three counts)
• Disobeying a court order
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Possession of stolen identity documents

Mr. Massini was held for a judicial interim release hearing and subsequently remanded into custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 29, 2025, at Medicine Hat Provincial Court.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Rod Thompson
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

The Medicine Hat Police Service has concluded an investigation that has resulted in multiple charges being laid against a local resident.

Nola BESPLUG, 46, of Medicine Hat has been charged with:

• Fraud Over $5,000
• Theft Over $5,000
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime

The charges stem from an investigation that was initiated in January 2025 after concerns were raised about funds collected for a youth hockey program.  The offences occurred between April 2024 and March 2025, during which time, Besplug was the Manager of the SE Selects team.

Besplug’s activities negatively impacted the youth hockey community and involved multiple victims across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Montana.

Besplug is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on October 7, 2025.

As this matter is now before the courts, no further details will be released at this time.

Media Contact

S/Sgt Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service

Ph: (403) 529 8421

On September 16, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to the 800 block of 14th Street NE after receiving a report of a male being chased by another male armed with a knife and an axe.

While officers were speaking with the complainant, the suspect, carrying both weapons, approached police and the complainant in an aggressive manner. Despite multiple commands to relinquish his weapons, the suspect refused to comply. Consequently, an officer deployed a single less lethal projectile round, which successfully prevented the suspect from advancing further. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody without incident and assessed by EMS personnel.

The investigation determined that the accused and the victim are known to each other, and this was not a random attack. No injuries were sustained by either the victim or any officers; the accused suffered only minor injuries.

Resulting from this investigation a 45-year-old male from Lethbridge has been charged with:

-              Break and enter to commit assault with a weapon,

-              Assault,

-              Uttering threats,

-              Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

The individual was held in custody pending a judicial interim release hearing, after which he was remanded into custody to appear before provincial court on September 18, 2025.

Media Contact:

Staff Sergeant Trevor Humphries
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

On September 15, 2025, at approximately 9:19 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a liquor store located on Dunmore Road SE. A male suspect had entered the business armed with a knife and demanded money from the cashier. During the incident, the suspect assaulted the employee, who sustained injuries in the struggle. The victim was treated on scene by paramedics and later attended the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for additional medical care.  

The suspect had fled the area on foot prior to police arrival.  Patrol members, the Forensic Identification Unit, K9, and drone support were immediately deployed, and the Major Crimes Section assumed carriage of the investigation. Video evidence from several businesses was obtained, which led to the formal identification of a suspect.

On September 16, 2025, 37-year-old Guillaume Carignan of Medicine Hat was arrested.  A search warrant was later executed at his residence, where items of evidentiary value were seized.

Carignan has been charged with the following offences:

• Robbery
• Assault with a weapon causing bodily harm
• Uttering threats to cause death
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Resisting arrest

Carignan was held for a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice. The Medicine Hat Police Service extends its thanks to the members of the public who assisted and to the local businesses whose video evidence was instrumental in advancing this investigation.

Media Contact
S/Sgt Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421