ARTICLES
B&E Assault with a Weapon
26.05.25On May 14, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a 43-year-old male observed a person known to them, sleeping inside a vehicle in the 1700 block of 2 Avenue NE. Concerned for the individual's wellbeing, the complainant opened the vehicle door to check on him. The male exited the vehicle armed with a tool and began swinging it at the complainant. The complainant managed to disarm the individual and attempted to walk away, at which point he was punched in the face and head. This initial incident was not reported to police.
Later that day, around 12:00 p.m., the same male forcibly entered the complainant’s residence by kicking in the door. Armed with what appeared to be a baseball bat, the suspect struck the complainant multiple times. As the victim attempted to flee, he was confronted outside by a 20-year-old male and a 15-year-old female, who deployed bear spray against him.
Following an investigation, the following individuals have been charged:
- Jason Morin (39 years old)
- Break and Enter
- Assault with a Weapon
- Kalan Malmgren (20 years old)
- Assault with a Weapon
- Obstruction
- 15-year-old female youth
- Assault with a Weapon
All three individuals were held for Judicial Interim Release Hearings.
- Jason Morin was released on a Release Order with a court date set for June 3, 2025.
- Kalan Malmgren was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 29, 2025.
- The female youth was released on a Release Order with a court date of June 2, 2025.
Media Contact:
S/Sgt Rod Thompson
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
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Missing Person - Update
24.05.25The person that had previously been reported as missing was found by a member of the public. The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) wishes to acknowledge the following partners who also responded to assist:
- Medicine Hat HALO Air Ambulance (provided air support)
- South East Alberta Search and Rescue (SEASAR)
The ongoing support of the community and our partners is what makes for successful conclusions to incidents like this.
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Motor Vehicle Collision
21.05.25During the evening hours of May 20th, 2025, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a report of a truck colliding with a house on the 600 block Prospect Drive SW. Upon investigation it was determined that a vehicle had collided with the door of an attached garage, travelling through the door and striking with a parked vehicle inside. No one was injured because of the collision; however a 32-year-old Medicine Hat man was taken to the hospital for an examination as a precaution. Total damage sustained from the collision is estimated to be more than $75,000. The matter remains under investigation.
Media Contact:
Sgt. Darlene Garrecht
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
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Male Charged with Driving Offences
13.05.25On May 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, a Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol member saw a vehicle on College Drive SE at 13 Avenue SE. Knowing the driver was suspended due to a Canada wide prohibition, the officer attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver fled at high speed. Due to public safety concerns the officer did not pursue the vehicle. Shortly after, the same vehicle was observed near the suspect's residence. Additional officers arrived, and the suspect fled on a bicycle north on Dunmore Road. The MHPS K-9 and drone teams located the suspect in the 800 block of 9 Street SE.
Resulting from this matter, a 26-year-old Medicine Hat man was taken into custody without injury and was charged with the following;
- Fail to Comply with Release Order Conditions
- Operation of a motor vehicle while Prohibited x 2
- Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle
- Resisting a Peace Officer
- Flight from a Peace Officer
The accused was held for a Judicial Interim Release hearing where he was remanded into custody pending his next court appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial court on May 13, 2025.
Media Contact:
Patrol Staff Sergeant
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
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Missing Youth - Located
06.05.25The youth who had been previously reported as missing has been safely located by police. Thank you all who shared the information. There will be no further information released
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Elderly Missing Person - Located
27.04.25The elderly missing person that was reported to the Medicine Hat Police Service has since been safely located. The police service would like to thank the volunteers from the Southeast Alberta Search and Rescue (SEASAR) as well as the MHPS Victim Assistance Unit.
SEASAR provided their expertise in search rescue and the Victim Assistance Unit provided emotional support to the family during this crisis.
The police service would like to thank all in the community who provided tips and shared the information by social media.
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Firearms Offences
21.06.25On April 21, 2025, at approximately 5:30 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Valleyview Drive SW. Interactions with the occupants of that vehicle led to the arrest of one person. A search of that person incidental to arrest located a controlled substance, furthering the investigation and leading to the arrest of the second occupant. A subsequent search of the vehicle recovered controlled substances, stolen identification cards, firearms ammunition, a modified firearm with defaced serial number, along with three replica firearms.
Resulting from this investigation Adam Massini, 40-years-old, of Medicine Hat, AB has been charged with Obstruction, Possess Controlled Substance, Possess Stolen Property Under $5,000, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Carry Concealed Weapon, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle, Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, and Tamper with Serial Number of Firearm.
Additionally, Quinton Stewart, 38-years-old, of Medicine Hat, AB is charged with Possess Controlled Substance, Possess Stolen Property Under $5000, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Carry Concealed Weapon, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle, Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, and Tamper with Serial Number of Firearm.
Both males were held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and remanded into custody to await their next court appearance.
Media Contact:
Patrol Staff Sergeant
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
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Public Assistance Requested – B&E
21.06.25On April 14, 2025, at approximately 12:30 AM, two unknown suspects broke into a business located on Dunmore Road and stole several pieces of jewelry from display cases. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived.
Attached are two images of the suspects obtained during the investigation. Some of the stolen items were later recovered in a park located in the 0 block of Crockett Way SE.
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking anyone living in the area to review their security video footage for any sightings of the suspects walking in the vicinity.
If you have any information or relevant footage, please contact Cst. Kyle Jalbert.403-928-7711 or kyle.jalbert@mhps.ca.
Media Contact:
Cst. Kyle Jalbert
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-928-7711
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Assault with Weapon/Utter Threats
15.04.25On the evening of April 12th, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a disturbance at a residence on the 2600 block of 21 Avenue SE. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the windows of the house had been smashed by the suspect. It was determined that the suspect, a 54-year-old Medicine Hat woman, had assaulted her roommate with a knife and threatened him. Patrol officers successfully negotiated with the suspect and took her into custody without further incident.
The woman was held for a bail hearing and remanded in custody on the following charges:
- Uttering threats (two counts),
- Breach of court order,
- Assault with a weapon,
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.
The roommate was unharmed, and no physical injuries were sustained as a result of this incident.
The accused was held for a Judicial Interim Release hearing and remains in custody pending her next court appearance on April 15, 2025, in Medicine Hat Provincial Court.
Media Contact:
S/Sgt. Darcy Brandt
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
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Drug and Contraband Cigarette Charges
11.04.25On the morning of April 11, 2025, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service’s Patrol Section conducted a vehicle stop on the Trans Canada Highway after observing that the licence plate on the vehicle did not match the registration records.
During the interaction with the driver and passengers, officers observed contraband cigarettes and drug paraphernalia in plain view. A subsequent search then located fentanyl inside the vehicle as well.
Resulting from this investigation, three occupants of the vehicle, all from Winnipeg, Manitoba, including a 34-year-old woman, 36-year-old man, and a 50-year-old man were arrested and charged with the following.
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of unmarked cigarettes
All three individuals are currently being held for a Judicial Interim Hearing to speak to their release.
Media Contact:
S/Sgt. Trevor Humphries
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
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