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On May 7, 2025, at 10:45 PM, four youths stole liquor from a store on Carry Dr SE. An employee confronted them, resulting in an altercation. The youths fled with the stolen liquor. The employee was not physically harmed during the altercation.

On May 14, 2025, police identified and arrested them for robbery. All four accused were held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing were each of them were released on bail to appear in Medicine Hat Youth Court on May 26, 2025.  Under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identities of all parties involved must remain confidential.

Media Contact:

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

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 10:36 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a business on 13 Avenue SE after receiving a report of a dispute involving a firearm. It was reported that two individuals had a verbal argument, during which one of the individuals produced a firearm and threatened the other. The suspect left in a vehicle, which was subsequently located by police. A vehicle stop was conducted, and five occupants were arrested. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a black Heckler air soft 9mm replica pistol. Following the investigation, no charges were filed, and the air soft was seized for safety reasons.

Media Contact:

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

On May 27, 2025, at approximately 8:26 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section were dispatched to a report of a break and enter in progress at a professional building located on 7 Street SE. Upon arrival officers searched the building and located a 34-year-old male hiding in a closet of a business located within the building. The accused was charged with two counts of shop breaking. The accused was held for a bail hearing and was remanded into custody to appear in Medicine Hat Court of Justice.
 

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Harley Kesler
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

On May 30, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Medicine Hat Police Patrol Section and Medicine Hat Fire Services responded to a report of a garage fire at a residence located in the 700 block of 10 Street SE. Following an investigation, it was determined that the fire had been deliberately set, resulting in damages estimated at $5,000. No injuries were reported.

After further investigation, on June 1, 2025, a 48-year-old male resident of Medicine Hat was charged with the following offenses:

• Shop breaking with Intent
• Arson

The accused was detained for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and subsequently remanded into custody to appear before the Medicine Hat Court of Justice.

Media Contact:
S/Sgt. Harley Kesler
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-5269-8461

On May 31, 2025, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a shooting at the Mayfair Manor apartments, located at 407 5 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who had sustained multiple injuries. The incident took place in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The victim was transported to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Medicine Hat Police Service Criminal Investigation Section attended the scene and has assumed responsibility for the ongoing investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that this was a targeted incident, and there is no known risk to public safety at this time. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Cory Both
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421

The youth that had been prevously reported as missing was safely located by the South East Alberta Search and Rescue (SEASAR). The Medicine Hat Police Service is grateful for the ongoing support and expertise of SEASAR. 

Medicine Hat Police Service has made certain records available outside of the formal FOIP Access request as permitted by the FOIP Act.  The following guide explains the qualifying records and application process.

Types of Files Processed: 

Case Summary from specified category of minor property occurrence - $50.00 (incl GST) per occurance

• Lost or Stolen Property                                            - Mischief 
• Theft from Auto                                                        - Break & Enter - no suspect identified 
• Stolen / Recovered Auto                                          - Full AB Collision Rpt & Statements (with consent) 

Production of qualifying multimedia files - $65.00 (incl GST) per media file

• Audio/Video 
• Photos 

Available free of charge:

• Your own witness statement 
• The "Driver's Copy" of the AB Collision Rpt.  Self Serve your copy via GOA Online Collision

How to Make a Routine Request

Accepted Payment 

• Cash (not recommended for mailed requests)                                               
• Debit (in person)                           
• Cheque                            
• Money Order 

                                      ** Please make all cheques payable to Medicine Hat Police Service ** 

Processing Times 

Our goal is to process all Routine Requests within 4 weeks of receipt and approval.  This is subject to change without notice and may vary due to the volume of requests received. 

Please be aware that, due to the volume of requests received, the Office of the Information Coordinator will not respond to any status update requests during the processing time period.  

Contact Info 
 
For further assistance, please email the Office of the Information Coordinator at police.info@mhps.ca.  

The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) receives hundreds of information requests each year.  These requests are sorted by type:  Routine Record Requests and formal Access to Information Requests. 

There are separate application forms and fees for each type of request.  The following guide will help you determine which type of request you will need to submit. 

PLEASE NOTE:   

*All 911 recordings and CAD information can only be obtained by submitting a formal Access Request to the City of Medicine Hat 

** The Medicine Hat Police Commission is considered a separate public body and has jurisdiction over its own records.   All requests for Commission records must be made through the Police Commission directly

Two alleged drug dealers were arrested and over a kilogram of cocaine was seized following an ALERT investigation in Medicine Hat.

ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team made the arrests and seizures on June 3, 2025 with help from Medicine Hat Police Service and Redcliff RCMP. The drugs seized have an estimated street value of $125,000.

Two Medicine Hat homes were searched after a planned traffic stop was conducted near Redcliff, Alta. Just over one kilogram of cocaine was located inside a vehicle and two people are accused of drug trafficking in the city.

“Our enforcement strategy was successful in stopping this large amount of drugs from circulation. This is a sizeable seizure for Medicine Hat and spared our community considerable harm,” said Staff Sergeant Ryan Thorburn, ALERT.

In total, ALERT seized 1,242 grams of cocaine and $9,180 cash.

Two people were charged and both remain in custody:

•             Konnor Smith-Boutlier, 24-year-old from Medicine Hat, is charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime;

•             Melissa Gertner, 46-year-old from Medicine Hat, is charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and possession of a prohibited weapon;

On June 5, 2025, at about 3:30 pm, after observing a driver of a vehicle drop an article of drug paraphernalia out of their vehicle, a member of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section, conducted a traffic stop in the 600 Block of Kingsway Avenue SE.

Upon identifying both the driver and the passenger of the vehicle, it was determined that they both had outstanding warrants for their arrest.  A subsequent search of the vehicle, resulted in the following items being located and seized;

• 37 grams of fentanyl
• 16 grams of methamphetamine
• Drug packaging material used for resale
• Individually packaged quantities of fentanyl believed to be for resale
• A metal extendable baton
• A can of bear spray
• 3 functioning scales
• Multiple drug pipes
• Large quantity of Canadian currency

As a result of the seizure a 36-year-old male and a 36-year-old female, both from Edmonton have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (fentanyl), possession for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine), possession of a weapon dangerous, and possession of proceeds of crime.  In addition to this, the male was also charged with failing to comply with a release order.

Both individuals are currently in custody and being held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing.