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Two people are in custody after officers responded to a weapons complaint.

On June 18, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police (MHPS) received a report that an altercation had occurred at a residence located in the 400 block of 19^th Street NE.  It was reported that some of the people involved in the altercation had left the area in a vehicle.

MHPS Patrol members responded to the area an conducted a high-risk vehicle stop on the Maple Avenue bridge where a male and a female were taken in custody. 

The investigation is ongoing however it appears that this was a targeted event and as such there is no ongoing risk to the public. No further information will be provided at this time.

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 12:54 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section were dispatched to a report of a disturbance in the 000-block of 2nd Street SE.

Upon arrival it was learned that a man was observed taking property from a residence and loading items into a vehicle. It was determined that the man was in the process of moving from the residence, while doing so, he was accused of taking property belonging to his roommate. An argument ensued between the roommates and the accused armed himself with a bat and assaulted the victim and damaged property in the home.

Resulting from this matter a 37-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with the following offences:  Robbery and Mischief Under $5,000.  A Judicial Interim Release Hearing was conducted, and the accused was released from custody on a release order to appear in court on July 23, 2025.

Media Contact:

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

The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a man who is a person of interest related to an altercation that occurred at a gas station located on Redcliff Drive SW on June 22, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM.

The male shown in the image below is considered a person of interest in this ongoing investigation. A female was observed with the male at the time of the assault.

Anyone who can identify the individuals is asked to contact Constable Josh Vandervelde, at 403.529.8481. Tips may also be submitted via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app. The MHPS app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.

Media Contact:
S/Sgt. Trevor Humphries
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461