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Robbery

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

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Dispute

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

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Male Charged with B&E

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

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Male Charged with Arson

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

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Shooting Investigation

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

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Missing Youth Located

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. 

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Routine Requests

Are you looking for a driver's copy of a collision report?   
You can access it directly through the Government of Alberta's  
Online Collision Report System

 

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.

 

Routine Requests Will Be Considered If:

  • You are linked to record
  • The Request Form complete
  • Record criteria is met
  • Authorizations included (if applicable)
  • Correct pymt received  (if applicable)
  • Request is deemed in good order

Requests Will Be Refused If:

  • The associated file is still under investigation
  • There is a suspect or someone charged in file 
  • You are not linked to the record 
  • The record does not belong to MHPS
  •  The application process is incomplete 
  • Record does not meet file-type criteria. Formal Access Request is required   

 

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:

 

How to Make a Routine Request

Insurance, Law Firm, or Authorized Rep

To act on behalf of your client/insured, you must provide the following. 

  • Signed Authorization to Release Information/Consent to the disclosure of individually identifying info from your client/insured.  You may use your own agency form or ours  
    • Must be dated within 90 days of the request 
    • Confirmation of the file number being requested 
  • A photocopy of your client's government-issued photo ID
  • Complete the MHPS Routine Request form or submit a request letter from your agency that contains the following: 
    • MHPS file number 
    • Client's name & date of birth 
    • Type of incident 
    • Incident date/time and location address 
    • Contact name and email address of preferred recipient.

*Please note:  Should you fail to retrieve the released records within the allotted time period or if you require MHPS to resend or redirect a release to another representative, your subsequent request may be subject to a $25.00 processing fee 

  • A cheque or money order payable to "Medicine Hat Police Service" for appropriate fee 

 

Mail the above documentation to the following address: 

Office of the Information Coordinator 
Medicine Hat Police Service 
884 2 St SE 
Medicine Hat, AB 
T1A 8H2 

Requests are queued for processing once all forms, supporting documentation, and payment is received and deemed to be in good order.   

All requests are processed in the order in which they are received. 

Private Citizen Instructions

To request your own information regarding police reports that meet the previously stated criteria, the following two (2) options are available: 

Make a Request In Person: 

  1. Attend the Medicine Hat Police Service front counter at 884 2nd St SE in Medicine Hat, AB.
  2. Complete our Routine Request form
  3. Present proof of identification in the form of one (1) piece of valid government-issued ID to our front counter staff upon request. 
    • Examples of accepted photo identification includes, but is not limited to:
      • Driver's License or Identification Card
      • Passport
      • Permanent Residence Card
      • Indian/Metis Status Card 
  4. Submit payment as indicated on your request form using cash or debit.   
    *MHPS will not accept payment via credit card* 

Submit Request by Mail:

  • You may submit a request via mail by submitting an application package that includes the following:
  • Completed Routine Request form
  • Photocopy of one (1) piece of valid government-issued ID as described above.  Photocopy must be clear and legible.
  • Payment in the amount indicated on your request form based on report selection.  Payment must be in the form of cheque or money order.   
    • Please do not send cash in the mail

Mail this completed package to: 

Office of the Information Coordinator 
Medicine Hat Police Service 
884 2nd Street SE 
Medicine Hat, AB 
T1A 8H2 

*Requests are processed in the order in which they are received.  Processing will only commence once forms and supporting documentation are received, are considered to be in good order, and all fees are paid in full. 

 

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.  

 

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Request a Record

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. 

Routine Record Request

TYPES OF FILES PROCESSED:

  • Minor Property Reports relating to:               
    • Lost / Stolen Property
    • Theft from Auto
    • Stolen / Recovered Auto
    • Mischief (Vandalism) to Property
    • Break & Enter - no suspect identified
  • Full AB Collision Rpt & Statements (with consent)
  • Your Own Witness Statement
    • MHPS Statistics 
    • MHPS Policy 
    • Professional Standards Complaints 

Access to Information Request

TYPES OF FILES PROCESSED: 

  • Police Reports, including those related to:
  • Domestic & Child Custody Matters
  • Mental Health & Check Wellbeing Files
  • Landlord/Tenant & Neighbour Disputes 
  • Violent Crimes incl. Assault & Harassment
  • Identity Theft & Fraud Complaints
  • Major Collision Investigations
  • Sudden Death Reports

 

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

 

MAKE ROUTINE DISCLOSURE REQUEST MAKE ACCESS TO INFORMATION REQUEST

 

 

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Two charged in large cocaine seizure

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;

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Vehicle Stop Results In Charges

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.

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