On March 28, 2026, in the early morning hours, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Patrol Section conducted a traffic stop involving a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit in the 600 block of College Drive SE. During the interaction, officers observed what appeared to be the butt end of a firearm on the floor near the driver’s feet. The driver was identified as John Lewis, 45, of no fixed address.

The item was determined to be an air pistol. A subsequent search of the vehicle located approximately 18.15 grams of methamphetamine, one magazine containing .22-calibre ammunition, and an additional 24 rounds of .22-calibre ammunition located throughout the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Mr. Lewis has been charged with four counts of breaching a firearms prohibition and one count of possession of a controlled substance. He was held for a judicial interim release hearing and was remanded into custody. His next appearance is scheduled for April 7, 2026, in Medicine Hat Provincial Court.

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