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Join our team! The Medicine Hat Police Service has an exciting opportunity for two experienced police officers to join a dedicated group of police professionals, serving and protecting our community with pride. As a member of the MHPS you will be part of a progressive, thriving organization and a community with plenty to offer.

If you are ready for a change, and are excited by the opportunity to serve a great city located in Southern Alberta contact us today! Visit mhps.ca to review the required qualifications / to download the application package. If you have any questions or need more information contact a member of the Recruitment Team at recruiting@mhps.ca.

Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2020.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Cory Both
Recruiting
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-581-1056

In the early morning hours of November 28, 2019, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to two overdoses, approximately one hour apart. Both subjects were successfully revived after the administration of Narcan.

The Medicine Hat Police Service is concerned with the chemical consistency of current street drugs and believe people may be using a higher potency opioid-based drug, than they suspect. The Medicine Hat Police Service is currently investigating the source of these street drugs, but would remind those who do use opioids purchased from illegal suppliers, to do so with this warning in mind.

Within City of Medicine Hat, there are numerous agencies that can assist with addictions, and are available to those who are in crisis. If you or someone you know is using opioids, please reach out to an assistance agency or contact the MHPS who will direct you to community resources

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481 or submit at tip (anonymously if preferred) through the MHPS Mobile App. The MHPS mobile app is free and available to download for both Apple and Android devices by searching ‘Medicine Hat Police Service’ on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Media Contact

Insp Brent Secondiak
Operational Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416

On November 27, 2019, at approximately 2330 hours police were called to the alley of the 500 block of North Railway Street SE for a report of a stabbing. Once on scene police located a 34 year old female victim who sustained a small cut on her hand by an unknown male assailant. Police discovered that unknown male was caught rummaging through and stealing items from the female’s vehicle. The male tried to flee the area, however the owner gave chase to retrieve their belongings. The owner caught the male and a brief physical confrontation occurred. During this confrontation the female victim was cut on the hand by the assailant with an unknown weapon before he fled the area on foot. The unknown male assailant is described as a 25-30 year old, native male who was approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build and was wearing a dark jacket.

A police K9 officer was called to the scene in an attempt to locate the male subject. After an extensive K9 track, in adverse weather conditions, the search was concluded as the male could not be located. This file is still under investigation. If you have any information about this event please contact the Medicine Hat Police Service.

Media Contact:
Patrol Staff Sergeant
Medicine Hat Police Service
(403)529-8481

Break and Enter 19-29258: During the early morning hours of November 27th members of MHPS responded to a break and enter at Cyclepath located at #1, 2010 Strachan Road Southeast for a report of a break and enter. On arrival police confirmed that the business had been broken into and stolen was a gold colored Gateway BMX bike.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481 or submit at tip (anonymously if preferred) through the MHPS Mobile App.

The Medicine Hat Police Service is investigating a suspicious person/vehicle incident that occurred during the afternoon of November 26, 2019 (at approximately 3:00 PM). An adult female reported being approached while she walking in the area of Carry Drive SE by an unknown male who was driving a white car. The male subject engaged the female from the vehicle and then soon after approached her again in an inappropriate manner.

The male is described as; in his early 20’s, with black hair, dark complexion and spoke with an accent. The male was operating an older model white car with dark tinted windows that appeared to be poorly maintained.

The MHPS would also remind the public, if you observed or behaviours of an individual(s) as outlined above, contact the police immediately by calling 9-1-1. Provide a complete description of the individual and any vehicle they are using, including the licence plate number of the vehicle if possible.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481 or submit at tip (anonymously if preferred) through the MHPS Mobile App. The MHPS mobile app is free and available to download for both Apple and Android devices by searching ‘Medicine Hat Police Service’ on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Media Contact:

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

On November 26^th, 2019, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a glass break alarm at a business located in the 600 block of Division Ave SE. Upon arrival members of the MHPS confirmed that a Break and Enter had occurred and a K-9 unit was deployed. The K-9 Unit tracked to a location a short distance away, locating a male who was in possession of evidence from the recent Break and Enter. A 26 year old male is held in custoday facing charges of Break Enter and Commit, plus an additional shoplifting charge. The male's name can not be released until the completion of the bail hearing.

On November 26^th, 2019 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a male in crisis who had recently left the hospital and was located threatening to jump off the TransCanada Highway bridge. Vehicular traffic on the highway was closed as members attempted to negotiate the male off of the of the structure. The extremely agitated male was eventually taken into custody, after nearly jumping several times, and returned back to the hospital. Th MHPS would like to thank the public for their patience as traffic was closed for a period of time.

Members of the MHPS Traffic Section have re-opened 12th Street and Parkview Drive NW for regular traffic flow. Injuries sustained were minor and treated by EMS at acene and the total damage was in excess of $25,000.00. 

Over the weekend, the Medicine Hat Police Service received an uptick in complaints about thefts from vehicles.  There were multiple entries to unlocked vehicles over the early morning hours of November 17, 2019.  The thefts primarily occurred in the Ross Glen area, but most concentrated in the Ross Glen Cres community. In most instances, loose change and some electronics, wallets, and credit cards were stolen.

With the assistance of some astute people, at about 5:59 am, an adult male was apprehended in the Somerside neighbourhood. 

The matter is currently under investigation by the police service.

Some things that people can do to avoid being a victim are:

• Locking your vehicle (including your glove box and console)
• Park in a safe spot, like well-traveled or well-lit areas with many pedestrians
• Lock your car, roll up windows, close the sunroof and don't leave a spare key in the vehicle
• Remove valuables like electronics, change and keys
• Conceal garage door openers
• Use anti-theft devices like steering wheel locks, vehicle alarms
• Remove credit cards and any personal information from the vehicle  (this includes anything that may have your address, date of birth, name, Social Insurance Number, etc)

On November 16, 2019, at about 3:00 p.m. Police Fire and EMS attended a multi vehicle collision at the intersection of Strachan Road and 13th Avenue SE.  Multiple vehicles had collided with an older model Grey Chev pickup truck that was driving erratically.   The heavily damaged truck fled the scene and was located a short time later in the area of 4000 13th Avenue SE.   A 52 year old male driver was located and is facing criminal charges.   This vehicle was reported about 15 minutes prior driving dangerously on the Trans Canada Highway near the Husky.   There were no injuries in the collision and damage is estimated at over $100000.00.    

Media Contact

Patrol Staff Sergeant

403-529-8481