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The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged at 15-year-old male in connection with a robbery of a convenience store that occurred in late September 2019.

On September 30, 2019 at about 1:10 AM, an unknown male entered a convenience store located on Carry Drive SE, produced a weapon and demanded cash from the staff member. The male then fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money and merchandise. No physical injuries were sustained during the robbery.

The offender is awaiting charges of robbery with a firearm (or imitation) and wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is currently held in police custody awaiting a bail hearing to determine his conditions if released from custody. Due to the offender’s age, his identity cannot be released.

The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in providing information to assist with this investigation.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Chad Holt
Major Crime Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421

The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 10:00 AM. The escort will be traveling from Maple Ave , northbound onto Parkview Drive, west onto 23 Street NW north on Box Springs Road then west into Redcliff.. The escort is expected to take approximately one hour to complete soplease plan your commute accordingly. MHPS appreciates the motoring public's cooperation during these escorts and reminds motorists to obey all police officer, pilot vehicle and flag person's direction

Update - A 1989 Chevrolet S10 pickup attempted to make a left turn onto Southview Dr after leaving the parking lot.  An eastbound 1999 Chev Malibu had the right of way and struck the turning pickup. Both drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.  There was approx. $10,000 in damage to both vehicles.  The pickup driver was charged with Failing to Proceed When Safe. 

There is a motor vehicle collision in the 1400 blk of Southview Drive SE.  There are multiple lanes of traffic blocked.  Please take an alternate route. 

Excellent work by members of Patrol Team 4 during the early morning hours of October 6th nightshift. While conducting proactive patrols members were able to locate a Triple E Grand Touring Motorhome in the 4800 block of Southlands Drive Se. Further investigation by members confirmed that the motorhome was stolen out of Medicine Hat.

On October 4, 2019 at approximately 3:52pm a Chevrolet Malibu was travelling west on the Trans Canada Highway attempting to make a left hand turn onto 16 Street SW. A Pontiac G8 was travelling east on the Trans Canada Highway and struck the Chevrolet Malibu on the passenger side causing it to flip onto its roof.

Occupants of both vehicles suffered minor injuries. Total damage to the vehicles involved is in excess of $30,000.

The Traffic Unit continues to investigate the accident.

On October 3^rd at 10:09 hours a dump truck was westbound on 6th St SE, proceeding straight through the intersection towards 6th St SW at Division Ave on a green light A 2013 Chevrolet Equinox was southbound on Division Ave S. The Equinox proceeded through red light without stopping into path of westbound dump truck. Collision was a “ t-bone” impact, with the entire driver's side of the Equinox coming in contact with the front of the dump truck.

Air bags were deployed in the Equinox, the male driver was transported by EMS to the hospital with undetermined injurious. No injuries to the driver of the dump truck, no other occupants in the Equinox. Approximately $20,000 damage resulting from the collision. The male driver was charged for Failing to Stop at a Red Light

The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 10:30 AM. The escort will be traveling from 10 Ave SW , along 30th Street SW to Highway #3. The escort is expected to take approximately one hour to complete so please plan your commute accordingly. MHPS appreciates the motoring public's cooperation during these escorts and reminds motorists to obey all police officer, pilot vehicle and flag person's directions. 

On October 3rd at 0820am, members of MHPS Patrol Team 4 attempted a vehicle stop on Altawana Dr NE when an male occupant of the vehicle fled from police on foot. The male subject was known to police as 29 year old Daniel Fettig of Medicine Hat. Fettig was known by the investigating member to have outstanding Criminal Code warrants for breach of a recognizance as well as warrants under the Traffic Safety Act. Members of patrols along with the canine section subsequently contained the area and Fettig was apprehended with the assistance of canine a short time later. As a result of the arrest, no injuries were sustained by Mr. Fettig or police.

The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 9:30 AM. The escort will be traveling from the east city limits of Medicine Hat, westbound on Highway #1 to the west city limits of Redcliff. Due to the size of this load, highway counter flow will be required and extra traffic delays may result. The escort is expected to take approximately 2 hours to complete so please plan your commute accordingly. MHPS appreciates the motoring public's cooperation during these escorts and reminds motorists to obey all police officer, pilot vehicle and flag person's directions.

ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit, with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service, has arrested a 26-year-old man for multiple sexual offences involving children and animals.

Cody Herrell was arrested on September 26, 2019, after a search warrant was executed at his Medicine Hat home. The 26-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault, bestiality, and accessing, possessing, and distributing child pornography.

ICE alleges the suspect had been accessing child pornography online, and his computers and electronic devices were seized. Further investigation revealed additional sexual offences committed against at least one unidentified child, who is believed to be known to him, and other alleged sexual offences involving several dogs.

Herrell does not work in a position of trust and/or authority. ICE is asking anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Medicine Hat Police Service at 403-529-8481.

“Our primary concern is identifying the child victim and, in turn, providing the necessary support and resources,” said Sgt. Kirt Murray, Internet Child Exploitation unit.

Herrell has been released from custody on a number of court-imposed conditions, including not to have any contact with children, and not to attend any public areas where children may be present.

Herrell’s next court appearance is scheduled for October 17, 2019.

The investigation into Herrell began in February 2019 when the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC) provided information about an unknown suspect uploading child pornography.

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:

Sgt. Kirt Murray
Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT)
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-581-1090