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Traffic Advisory: OD Load Escort 1 PM
28.10.24The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on October 28, 2024, starting at 1:00 pm. The over dimensional load will be starting on Highway #3 to Cactus Coulee Place SW. Traffic will be affected on Highway #3 and on Range Road 62 which connects to Gershaw Drive SW at Highway #3 due to the size of the over dimensional load. Please avoid these areas if possible and arrange to take alternate routes, please be patient and follow all police/bylaw/pilot vehicle directions.
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Assault with a Weapon
26.10.24On October 23, 2024, at approximately 11:45AM members of Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section were called to a report of an injured person in the 800 block of 3 Street SE. On arrival, it was soon learned that the involved person was injured because of an assault at a residence in the same block. Patrol officers subsequently attended to the residence where the assault happened. Officers then attempted to speak with an occupant of the house who was later learned to be the suspect in the assault. At this time, the suspect brandished a knife and threatened a police officer with it. The suspect then went back into the residence and additional police resources arrived on scene. Officers made attempts to decompress the situation, and a PACT police officer (Police and Crisis Team) was able to successfully negotiate the suspect out of the residence.
The suspect, a 44 year old Medicine Hat man, has been charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, possess weapon dangerous, and utter threats. The victim is known to the suspect and the suspect is scheduled to make his court appearance on November 18, 2024.
S/Sgt. Rod Thompson
Patrol Team 4
Medicine Hat Police Service
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Assault with Weapon
24.10.24UPDATE: October 24, 2024 3:45 PM
On October 23, 2024, Richard McArthur, 34, of Medicine Hat, was formally charged in connection with a stabbing incident reported in the area of 1 St SE and 6 Ave SE. Following an investigation, investigators have determined that the suspect and the victim were known to each other, and this was not a random attack. Following a bail hearing, McArthur has been remanded into custody with his next court appearance scheduled for October 31, 2024. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest any ongoing risk to the public.
On October 23, 2024, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to the area of 1st Street and 6th Avenue SE after receiving a report that a man had been stabbed. Officers located the injured man, who was immediately transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers were also able to identify a suspect who had fled the area following the attack and arrested him a short time later. Members of the MHPS Major Crimes Unit attended to assist with the investigation and were able to locate an edged weapon in the area.
Resulting from this investigation a 34-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon causing bodily harm and is currently in custody awaiting a Bail Hearing.
Media Contact:
Acting S/Sgt. Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421
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Banking Scam - Charges Laid
21.10.24Three males are facing charges of theft, fraud and extortion after an investigation into a scam operating in the Medicine Hat area.
On October 17, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report of a banking scam operating in our community targeting seniors.
In this scenario, a senior received a phone call from a con artist pretending to be an investigator from their bank. The caller claimed the person’s identity had been compromised and their account has been used for illegal activity. The senior was told that they were required to pay for an investigation through their bank security services, to clear their name, and that the money would be refunded to them on conclusion of the investigation.
As a result of this matter being reported to the MHPS, the Criminal Investigation Section assisted by the Patrol Section and ALERT Medicine Hat, commenced an investigation into fraud, theft and extorsion, and using specialist techniques turned the table on the scammer resulting in the apprehension of persons involved.
Rahul DUDRA 25 years old, Kumar RAJAT 25 years old, and Jaskirat SINGH 25 years old, all of Calgary, Alberta were identified and arrested in Medicine Hat. The males were each charged with the following offences;
- Theft Over $5000 x 2
- Fraud Over $5000 x 2
- Extortion.
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and the accused were released by the Justice of the Peace and scheduled to attend court in Medicine Hat on November 5, 2024.
Media Contact:
A/SSgt. Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421
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Injury MVC
17.10.24On October 15, 2024, at approximately 6:53 PM, Police, Fire and EMS responded to the intersection of South Boundary Road SE and Southridge Drive SE following a report of an injury motor vehicle collision. The collision involved a SUV and a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. No injuries were sustained by the driver of the SUV.
The collision is still under investigation and the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit is requesting assistance from the public. Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to investigators is asked to call 403-529-8481 to speak to a member of the Traffic Unit.
Media Contact:
Sgt. Stacey Fishley
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8471
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Injury MVC
16.10.24On October 15, 2024, at approximately 7:20 AM, Police, Fire and EMS responded to the 800 block of Gershaw Drive SW following a report of injury motor vehicle collision. The collision involved a truck and a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. No injuries were sustained by the driver of the truck.
The collision is still under investigation and the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit is requesting assistance from the public. Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to investigators is asked to call 403-529-8481 to speak to a member of the Traffic Unit.
Media Contact:
Sgt. Stacey Fishley
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
PhL 403-529-8471
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Motor Vehicle Collision
15.10.24Emergency Crews are currently on scene at a serious MVC at Southridge Drive SE and Southboundry Rd. Please avoid the area, as the intersection will be closed until further notice. The MHPS Traffic Unit has been called into investigate. No further details are available at this time. Please avoid the area and give us room to work.
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-Injury Motor Vehicle Collision
04.10.24On October 3, 2024, at approximately 7:40 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Dunmore Road SE at the Trans Canada Hwy westbound off ramp.
The investigation revealed that a truck travelling north on Dunmore Road SE, attempted to make a turn and collided with a youth riding a moped travelling southbound. The youth was transported to hospital for treatment of several injuries.
The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have dashboard video are asked to contact MHPS (403)529-8481.
Media Contact:
A/Insp. Darcy Brandt
Operational Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8412
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Drug Offences
24.03.25Four people have been arrested and nearly $90,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine has been seized by ALERT.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team made the drug seizures on April 11 and April 30, 2024, as two planned vehicle stops were conducted. The Medicine Hat Police Service and Brooks RCMP provided assistance.
“Our team is focused on community safety and by intercepting the drug shipment before it reached the city we have prevented these harmful substances from hitting the streets,” said Ryan Thorburn, ALERT Medicine Hat.
ALERT seized 500 grams of methamphetamine and 573 grams of cocaine. A vehicle was also seized that will be submitted to the province’s civil forfeiture office.
Four people face numerous drug-related offences:
- Aaron Hotchen, 59-year-old from Medicine Hat;
- Melissa Shpak, 34-year-old from Medicine Hat;
- Terry Van Huizen, 31-year-old from Medicine Hat; and
- Heidi Clampitt, 25-year-old from Medicine Hat.
The investigation began in February 2024 in response to community concerns related to drug trafficking in the Medicine Hat region.
In Medicine Hat, members of the public who suspect drug activity can contact the MHPS by calling 403-529-8481 or submitting tips online (anonymously if preferred) via the website at mhps.ca or the MHPS mobile app. The app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.
Albertans who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Mike Tucker
Communications Director
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT)
780-509-3015
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Update: Male Charged with Mischief
10.05.24May 10, 2024 – UPDATE – Male Charged with Mischief
On May 9, 2024, a male was arrested and charged in connection to a series of businesses and personal vehicles that were damaged in the early morning hours of May 8, 2024. As a result of the investigation, Robert Leduc, a 52-years-old, of no fixed address, has been charged with several offences including:
- Four counts of Mischief over $5000
- Seven counts of Mischief Under $5000
- One count of Cause a False Fire Alarm
Leduc was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear in Calgary Court of Justice on May 10, 2024.
The Medicine Hat Police Service extends a thank you to everyone who provided information that aided in the investigation.
Media Contact:
S/Sgt Trevor Humphries
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
Public Assistance Requested - Mischief to Property
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance to help further the investigation into damages reported at several local businesses and to private vehicles.
At approximately 4:30 AM on May 8th, 2024, members of the MHPS Patrol Section responded to a report of damage to a commercial building located in the 0 block of Carry Drive SE. Upon arrival, officers observed extensive damage to the business with numerous windows that had been smashed. Patrol officers were then directed to six other businesses in the vicinity that also had numerous windows that had been broken. In addition, there were vehicles in the area that also had broken windows, as well as a telecommunication box in the area that had been vandalized. It is believed that the same suspect(s) is responsible for all incidents.
The investigation is ongoing and the MHPS is requesting anyone with information that could assist the investigation into these incidents to call 403-529-8481. Business owners with video surveillance of the area around the time of the offence are asked to check their footage and report if they have video of the suspect. The MHPS is also asking the public for their assistance in identifying a male subject in the attached picture who may have information regarding these incidents.
Tips can be submitted, anonymously if preferred, via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app. The app is free to download and is available for both Android and Apple devices.
S/Sgt Rod Thompson
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
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