November 14th, 2024 3:01 pm
On November 13, 2024, twenty community members celebrated their participation in the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Citizens’ Police Academy (CPA) with a graduation ceremony.
The CPA is an outreach program intended to provide community ...
November 14th, 2024 3:00 pm
Two males have been charged after investigation into a break and enter to a local business this summer.
On August 29, 2024, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a report of a break and enter that had occurred at a commerc...
November 13th, 2024 1:59 pm
On November 11, 2024, Medicine Hat Police Service patrol officers responded to a noise complaint at a residence on Belfast Street SE. During their investigation, officers discovered a male who had been assaulted and unlawfully confined within the res...
November 13th, 2024 8:28 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) recently received several reports of parcel thefts from the porches and front door areas of residential homes within the city. These thefts occurred after parcels were delivered and left unattended, giving thiev...
November 12th, 2024 8:19 am
Traffic Advisory: The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on November 12, 2024, starting at 10 AM.
The over dimensional load will be starting at Bromley Mechanical (925 23 Street SW) travelling to the wes...
November 8th, 2024 9:33 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is receiving reports that the “Grandparent Scam” is once again circulating in the Southern Alberta area.
In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call from a con artist pretending to be th...
November 6th, 2024 11:41 am
On October 29, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report about a traffic related altercation that had occurred the previous day but had not yet been reported. According to the information received, a verbal dispute had occurred on the r...
October 29th, 2024 3:34 pm
During the afternoon of October 28, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Patrol Section responded to a report of a dispute in the area of Thompson Crescent SE. Information received at the time indicated that a 33-year-old male, allegedly in p...
October 28th, 2024 2:24 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on October 29, 2024, starting at 9:00 am. The over dimensional load will be starting at Bromley Mechanical (925 23 Street SW) to the west Redcliff town limits on...
October 28th, 2024 7:59 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on October 28, 2024, starting at 1:00 pm. The over dimensional load will be starting on Highway #3 to Cactus Coulee Place SW. Traffic will be affected on Highway...
October 26th, 2024 11:07 am
On October 23, 2024, at approximately 11:45AM members of Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section were called to a report of an injured person in the 800 block of 3 Street SE. On arrival, it was soon learned that the involved person was injured bec...
October 24th, 2024 11:12 am
UPDATE: October 24, 2024 3:45 PM
On October 23, 2024, Richard McArthur, 34, of Medicine Hat, was formally charged in connection with a stabbing incident reported in the area of 1 St SE and 6 Ave SE. Following an investigation, investigators ...
October 21st, 2024 11:37 am
Three males are facing charges of theft, fraud and extortion after an investigation into a scam operating in the Medicine Hat area.
On October 17, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report of a banking scam operating in our co...
October 17th, 2024 3:48 pm
On October 15, 2024, at approximately 6:53 PM, Police, Fire and EMS responded to the intersection of South Boundary Road SE and Southridge Drive SE following a report of an injury motor vehicle collision. The collision involved a SUV and a moto...
October 16th, 2024 8:26 am
On October 15, 2024, at approximately 7:20 AM, Police, Fire and EMS responded to the 800 block of Gershaw Drive SW following a report of injury motor vehicle collision. The collision involved a truck and a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcyc...
October 15th, 2024 8:05 pm
Emergency Crews are currently on scene at a serious MVC at Southridge Drive SE and Southboundry Rd. Please avoid the area, as the intersection will be closed until further notice. The MHPS Traffic Unit has been called into investigate. No further det...
October 4th, 2024 12:27 pm
On October 3, 2024, at approximately 7:40 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Dunmore Road SE at the Trans Canada Hwy westbound off ramp.
The investigation revealed that a truc...
October 2nd, 2024 2:16 pm
The MHPS will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on October 3, 2024, starting at 9:30 am. The load will be starting at Bromley Mechanical (925 23 Street SW) and will be travelling to the west Redcliff town limits on Highway #1.
Traffic ...
September 21st, 2024 8:36 pm
On September 20, 2024, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Patrol section responded to a report of a domestic dispute involving a 34-year-old male who had a Canada Wide Warrant for his arrest and was reportedly in possession of a firear...
September 20th, 2024 4:11 pm
A 39-year-old Medicine Hat man is facing numerous firearms and drug related offences following an investigation by the ALERT Medicine Hat organized crime team, with assistance from the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS).
On September 19, 2024, at ...
September 19th, 2024 3:56 pm
On September 19, 2024, at approximately 2:20 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, including members of the Tactical Team, conducted a vehicle stop in the 100 block of Sprague Way SE in relation to an ongoing investigation. During the ...
September 17th, 2024 1:13 pm
On September 10, 2024, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Criminal Investigation Section were conducting follow-up investigations at a hotel on Redcliff Drive SW. During their inquiries, investigators located a loaded sawed-off shotgun in ins...
September 13th, 2024 8:08 am
On September 7, 2024, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a report of a male pointing a firearm outside of the mall. According to initial reports, a verbal altercation had occurred between a male and a group of youths, duri...
September 11th, 2024 8:24 am
On April 10, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) arrested and charged Cassandra Chenoweth, 41, of Medicine Hat, AB, in connection with multiple thefts from Canada Post community mailboxes throughout the city. Following her arrest, the MHPS C...
August 29th, 2024 1:18 pm
The investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 23, 2024, has concluded with no charges.
On August 23, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), fire and emergency services res...
August 29th, 2024 1:17 pm
The investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on July 18, 2024, has concluded with three youth facing criminal and provincial charges.
On July 18, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, ...
August 24th, 2024 2:16 am
Police are now clear of the scene on Southview Drive SE and traffic is no longer restricted from the area.
There will be no further release on this incident.
S/Sgt. Trevor Humphries
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August 24th, 2024 1:51 am
Shortly after 7:00 pm, on August 23, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service patrol officers responded to a domestic violence complaint at a condominium complex located in the 1600 block of Saamis Dr NW., Medicine Hat, Alberta. At the outset of the inc...
August 23rd, 2024 7:07 pm
There is a significant emergency services presence in the area of Southview Drive and Park Meadows Drive SW. Due to the ongoing investigation, Southview Drive SW between Southview Court SE and Dunmore Road SE, will be closed until further ...
August 15th, 2024 1:13 pm
On August 14, 2024, at 2:52 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service - Patrol Section responded to a 911 call for emergency assistance reporting a break and enter to a residence located in the 600 block of 8th Street SE. The homeowners wer...
August 15th, 2024 12:47 pm
On August 14, 2024, at 2:00 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service - Patrol Section were conducting proactive patrols in the area 400 block of North Railway St. SE when they observed a male exiting a business. With the time of night and the lo...
August 9th, 2024 6:15 pm
On August 3, 2024, police responded to an altercation in the area of Tower Estates in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Following an ongoing dispute between two males, several individuals arrived at a residence in the early hours and confronted a visitor there....
August 8th, 2024 2:53 pm
UPDATE
Police and emergency crews are clear of the scene and traffic is moving.
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a non-injury motor vehicle collision on Trans Canada Way SE near the Medicine Hat Fire Service Station 2. Please obey ...
August 8th, 2024 1:29 pm
- Update -
Emergency crews are clear of the motor vehicle collision and highway 3 has been re-opened.
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a non-injury motor vehicle collision on Highway 3 at the intersection of S...
August 7th, 2024 3:44 pm
On Friday, August 2, 2024, the Alberta Serious Response Team (ASIRT) released the following information:
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Medicine Hat on Satur...
July 26th, 2024 9:38 am
Charges have been laid in a recent drug trafficking investigation which focused on a known drug trafficker in Medicine Hat.
On July 18, 2024, ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team, with help from the Medicine Hat Police Service, arrested...
July 24th, 2024 1:10 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to further the investigation into a motor vehicle collision.
On July 18, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM police, fire and EMS responded to a serious injury motor vehicle collision tha...
July 19th, 2024 6:27 am
At about 10:30 pm, July 18, 2024, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Strachan Road and Shannon Dr SE in response to an injury motor vehicle collision. Police closed Strachan Road SE from 13 Avenue SE to Sprague Way SE overnight while ...
July 16th, 2024 8:02 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on July 16, 2024, starting at 9:00 am. The over dimensional load will be starting at Bromley Mechanical (925 23 Street SW) and travelling to the west Redcliff, A...
July 6th, 2024 10:02 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit have cleared from the scene and traffic flow has been restored. The crash is still under investigation.
No further details will be released at this time.
...
July 6th, 2024 6:11 am
On Saturday July 6, 2024, at approximately 12:30AM, Medicine Hat Police Service, EMS and Medicine Hat Fire responded to a motor vehicle crash on the Trans Canada Highway between College Avenue and 13 Avenue SE. The single vehicle involved had been tr...
July 5th, 2024 4:16 pm
On Friday July 5, 2024 at about 0803 hours, Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol and Traffic Unit members assisted by Medicine Hat Fire and EMS, attended to the intersection of 13 Ave and South Boundary Road SE, in response to an MVC. A Ford F150 and C...
July 5th, 2024 2:41 pm
As the Deputy Chief of Police, reporting to the Chief of Police, you will be working alongside the Chief and the Executive Team to develop and deliver on the strategy in support of the overall vision, mission and values. You will oversee the Operatio...
July 5th, 2024 9:37 am
Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service – Traffic Unit, is currently investigation a motor vehicle collision on South Boundary Road at 13 Ave SE.
Traffic flow is being redirected in this area. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes ...
July 4th, 2024 10:13 pm
Justin Hudson, who was the subject of a missing person report, has been found and is safe. The Medicine Hat Police thank the public for their attention with this matter.
A/Staff Sgt David Gornisiewicz
July 3rd, 2024 9:40 am
Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd annual Medicine Hat Police Association Ball. This year the event will be held at the Desert Blume Golf Course clubhouse and music will be provided by the Rob Hudec band.
To purchase tickets call Sgt. Darl...
July 2nd, 2024 10:47 am
On June 29, 2024, at approximately 3:00pm, MHPS responded to an armed robbery at a business in the 1500 block of Dunmore Rd SE. An employee of the store had been assaulted during the robbery and the suspect had fled the scene prior to police ar...
June 20th, 2024 8:10 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) in partnership with the Medicine Hat Police Commission is pleased to present the 2023 MHPS Annual Report.
The report includes a review of operational highlights and features key accomplishments in relation to...
June 19th, 2024 1:37 pm
On June 18, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report that an altercation had occurred at a residence located in the 400 block of 19th Street NE involving a firearm. One of the victims in this matter received a broken hand during...
June 18th, 2024 3:33 pm
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 19th Street NE. It was ...
June 18th, 2024 8:18 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting two over dimensional load escorts on June 18, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM and again at 1:00 PM.
The 9:00 AM load will be travelling from Bromley Mechanical in the SW Industrial are to Recliff, AB we...
June 13th, 2024 11:19 am
On June 11, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a local business for a report of a shoplifting. Upon arriving at the scene, members located the suspect vehicle and its occupants. After further investigation a...
June 10th, 2024 1:46 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and City of Medicine Hat are warning residents of a fraudulent scam that is circulating in the community.
A local business owner recently reported to the MHPS that they had received a call from an unknown per...
May 31st, 2024 7:32 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance to further the investigation into a recent theft of electrical wire. During the early morning hours of May 27, 2024, two unknown persons attended to a compound of an electrical compan...
May 30th, 2024 3:22 pm
Please be advised that on May 31, 2024, at 9:30 AM the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit, along with other emergency service providers, will be participating in a mock motor vehicle collision exercise that will be staged on the grounds of the ...
May 29th, 2024 9:50 am
On May 26, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police (MHPS) responded to a firearms complaint reported at a business located in the 100 block of 1st Street SE. An employee at the location had asked a male to the leave the business as he had previously been...
May 24th, 2024 2:36 pm
On May 22, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Section received information that a male, who was staying in a hotel on Redcliff Drive SW, was in possession of a large quantity of drugs and a firearm.
The investigat...
May 24th, 2024 2:34 pm
On May 23, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a firearms complaint in the area of Northlands Pointe NE. Information received suggested that someone in the area had either intentionally or unintentionally discharged a fire...
May 22nd, 2024 8:14 am
On May 22, 2024, at 0342AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to an alarm at a business located in the 700 block of Redcliff Dr SW. Upon arrival, patrol officers found the building to be insecure and soon after a susp...
May 21st, 2024 8:19 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on May 21, 2023, starting at 1:00 PM. The load will be travelling from the west Redcliff Alberta limits on Highway #1 to the east limits of Dunmore Alberta on Hi...
May 14th, 2024 8:50 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service and Redcliff Bylaw will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on May 14, 2024, starting at 11:00 am. The load will be travelling from the west Redcliff, Alberta limits on Highway #1 to the east limits of Dunm...
May 10th, 2024 10:01 am
A Medicine Hat man has been arrested following a joint investigation between ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee.
The length...
May 10th, 2024 10:01 am
On May 9, 2024, a male was arrested and charged in connection to a series of businesses and personal vehicles that were damaged in the early morning hours of May 8, 2024. As a result of the investigation, Robert Leduc, a 52-years-old, of no fixed a...
May 6th, 2024 7:27 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is now accepting applications from individuals interested in participating in a Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). This outreach program is intended to provide community members with the opportunity to learn more about ...
May 6th, 2024 9:49 am
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service will be opening our doors to the community from 11 AM to 3:00 PM. This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the MHPS and its operations through information and displays, de...
May 6th, 2024 8:50 am
On the morning of August 14, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and the Medicine Hat Fire Department (MHFD) responded to a report of a structure fire at a business located in the 500 block of Rutherford Street NW.
The MHPS Criminal Inves...
April 23rd, 2024 8:09 am
Community partners work collaboratively to provide an alternative response to temporary encampments in Medicine Hat.
Starting in April a new team of community partners, entitled the Pro-Active Engagement and Community Enhancement (PEACE) Team, inv...
April 18th, 2024 9:44 am
With spring in the air and warmer temperatures forthcoming, people are spending more time outside, and the familiar sounds of noisy mufflers and modified vehicles are unfortunately also increasing as well.
At this time of year, it is common for th...
April 18th, 2024 8:47 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is receiving reports that the “Grandparent Scam” is once again circulating in the Southern Alberta area.
In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call from a con artist pretending to be their gran...
April 16th, 2024 3:06 pm
Between February and April of 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received 16 separate reports of theft from Canada Post community mailboxes located throughout the city.
During the evening of April 10, 2024, the MHPS received a report a the...
April 10th, 2024 9:42 am
In celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) a collection of “Cop Cards” are being released.
Thirty (30) MHPS Police and Peace Officers are participating in the program with each card containing a sho...
April 5th, 2024 1:39 pm
On the morning of April 4, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a break, enter and theft to the Connaught Golf Club located on 13 Avenue SE. As a result of the incident a large safe along with its contents were stolen from within.
The ...
March 28th, 2024 2:38 pm
As Fraud Prevention Month concludes for 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) felt it would be valuable to share some statistics around fraud in our community.
In 2023, there were about 529 fraud general occurrences were investigated by Poli...
March 26th, 2024 8:15 am
Mass marketing and phone scams are currently one of the most common frauds. Ultimately, the fraudster wants to obtain your personal information or be provided money from you in any method. The difficulty in these types of frauds is that the targets b...
March 18th, 2024 12:54 pm
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and each week throughout the month the Medicine Hat Police Service Community Support Unit is sharing information on common frauds and scams. This week’s focus is on investment style scams.
Investment ...
March 11th, 2024 10:33 am
Business scams are the most common of the face-to-face frauds reported to the Medicine Hat Police Service. These occur when people canvas neighborhoods looking to complete a service but require payment beforehand, or when scammers do door to door fun...
March 4th, 2024 1:05 pm
March 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, a month-long crime prevention initiative aimed at educating and informing consumers and the community on how to recognize, report, and stop fraud.
Frauds continue to victimi...
March 1st, 2024 10:23 am
On February 24, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report of a male who had attended the Medicine Hat hospital with a gunshot wound. This disclosure was made to police by hospital staff under the Gunshot and Stab Wound Mandatory ...
February 22nd, 2024 2:43 pm
Three Medicine Hat men, one adult and two youth, have been charged with assault following an investigation into recent events where members of the public were exposed to bear spray.
In early December 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded t...
February 14th, 2024 1:03 pm
Ten drug traffickers have been charged in an ALERT investigation that aimed to disrupt street-level drug sales in Medicine Hat.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team targeted street-level drug dealers operating in the downtown core and who...
February 7th, 2024 2:30 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking the public's urgent assistance in locating a missing elderly individual, Marrian GROSS (known as Barbara) aged 91 years, who was last seen in the area of JYSK and London Drugs on February 6, 2024, at app...
February 3rd, 2024 11:23 am
n February 01, 2024 (Thursday) at around 3:30 pm, a group of youths were walking eastbound in the crosswalk located at Division Ave and 12 St NE. While in the crosswalk a white SUV was driving west bound on 12 St NE and turned left (southbound) onto ...
February 3rd, 2024 11:09 am
Early this morning at 6:23 a.m., Medicine Hat Police Service members responded to a report of a suspicious individual trespassing in yards at Iris Court SE. A responding officer apprehended the individual, who was found to have outstanding arrest war...
February 1st, 2024 9:03 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) wants you to become a member of our team! We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dedicated group of police professionals, serving and protecting our community with pride. As a member of the MHPS you w...
January 28th, 2024 8:51 pm
At approximately 6:05 PM on January 28, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 Block of 10 St SE following a 911 call regarding a weapons complaint. A concerned citizen reported seeing an individual, entering a residence while appea...
January 28th, 2024 6:43 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to advise of the following:
Current Situation: Active high-risk incident underway.
Area Advisory: Avoid the 800 Block of 10 St SE. Police operations are in progress.
Traffic Notice: Expect disruptions. ...
January 15th, 2024 9:54 am
Eight police recruits will begin training in Medicine Hat this week as the result of a collaborative partnership between the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) and Lethbridge College. This is the fifth time since 20...
January 10th, 2024 3:09 pm
The MHPS is on scene at a single vehicle MVC at the intersection of 7th Street SW and 1st Avenue SW. Please avoid the area until further notice
January 10th, 2024 1:38 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is requesting public assistance in response to a break and enter that occurred at a Southridge area home this morning.
On Wednesday January 10, 2024, at approximately 3:15 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police...
January 8th, 2024 10:56 am
With the arrival of cold weather across the province, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across Alberta to launch Operation Cold Start, a crime prevention initiative aimed at addressing the high...
January 3rd, 2024 1:21 pm
On the evening of January 1, 2024, at around 8:00 pm the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store located in the 500 block of Rutherford Street NW.
The investigation revealed that a lone male enter...
December 15th, 2023 8:57 am
On December 14, 2023 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to an early morning alarm at a business located in the 1200 block of Kingsway Avenue SE. Upon arrival, members learned the suspects had forcefully gained entry t...
December 13th, 2023 1:59 pm
A Medicine Hat man has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation into alleged incidents reported at a local assisted living facility.
In September of 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received two separate reports of sex...
December 13th, 2023 8:03 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit and Redcliff Bylaw Services will be conducting an over dimensional load escort December 13, 2023, starting at approximately 8:30 am. The escort will be starting at the weigh scales east of Medicine Hat tra...
December 12th, 2023 11:46 am
On January 13, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service will be celebrating 125 years of service to the community. To mark this special occasion the Service will be holding a Regimental Parade on January 11th, 2024, at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and St...
December 12th, 2023 8:37 am
Following a series of search warrants in southeast Alberta, ALERT has seized nearly $65,000 worth of drugs and two 3D-printed handguns. Multiple homes in Brooks, Alta. were searched.
On October 4, 2023 ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team...
December 11th, 2023 9:02 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service and Redcliff Bylaw Services will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on Monday, December 11, 2023, starting at 1:00 PM. The load will be travelling from Bromley Mechanical (925 23 St SW) in the SW Industrial ...
December 8th, 2023 3:53 pm
On December 7 at approximately 7:00 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious person possibly armed with a pistol in the 100 block of South Railway Street.
When officers arrived on scene, they located a man ...
December 8th, 2023 8:01 am
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with colleagues, family and friends, and the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) would like to remind those who will be driving to those celebrations to plan ahead to ensure a safe ride home. Throughout the mo...
December 7th, 2023 5:36 pm
UPDATE 6 PM: The Trans Canada Highway has reopened for all traffic eastbound at 6th Street SW. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Please be advised the MHPS are currently on the scene of an injury motor vehicle collision...
December 7th, 2023 1:49 pm
Following an investigation completed by members of the Medicine Hat ALERT Regional Property Crime Unit (RPCU), a man and woman from Medicine Hat have been charged with several offences in connection to stolen property.
The investigation was initiate...
December 5th, 2023 3:06 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is seeking public assistance to locate a dangerous driver.
Between December 4 and 5, 2023, MHPS has received multiple complaints of a person on a dirt bike, with no plate attached, driving aggressively in...
December 2nd, 2023 7:27 pm
Samantha Johnson, who had been previously reported as missing, has been located and is safe.
No further information will be released by the Medicine Hat Police Service. The police service would like to thank those people who shared the post. The inc...
November 29th, 2023 2:00 pm
Mischief to Vehicle- 500 Block 1 Street SE
Between 9:00 AM and noon on November 22, 2023, an unknown person caused damage to a white Dodge Ram truck while it was parked in the 500 block of 1st Street SE. Damage was caused to the paint and wi...
November 29th, 2023 10:33 am
On November 28, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service received multiple reports of a “Grandparent Scam” operating in our community.
In this scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call from a con artist pretending to be their grandchil...
November 28th, 2023 10:57 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is receiving reports that the “Grandparent Scam” is once again circulating in the community.
In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call from a con artist pretending to be their grandchild...
November 27th, 2023 9:54 am
A Medicine Hat adult male and youth have been charged in connection to a serious assault that occurred outside of local hotel in May 2023.
During the evening of May 12, 2023, at approximately 10:55 pm., members of the Medicine Hat Police Service res...
November 27th, 2023 9:47 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service and Redcliff Bylaw Services will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on November 27, 2023, starting at 1:00 pm. The load will be travelling from Highway #1 Redcliff limits to Ecole St. John Paul II (4802 Sout...
November 21st, 2023 1:00 pm
Medicine Hat… A joint investigation between ALERT and the Medicine Hat Police Service has led to charges against three suspected drug dealers.
The investigation concluded on November 14, 2023, when a search warrant was executed at a home in t...
November 20th, 2023 5:44 pm
The youth who had been previously been reported as missing has been located and is safe. Thank you to the public who have assisted by sharing the social media posts as well as other tips.
November 10th, 2023 1:15 pm
UPDATE: The matter has been resolved. Anyone calling the non-emergency line of 403.529.8481 will receive a message and a prompt to press 1. Please follow the instructions on the recorded message. Thank you!
The Medicine Hat Police Service is...
November 8th, 2023 8:57 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service and Redcliff Bylaw will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on November 8, 2023, starting at 11:00 am. The load will be travelling from Highway #1 Redcliff limits to 4950 Box Springs Road NW (Methanex), due t...
November 7th, 2023 11:04 am
On the evening of November 5, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attended to a disturbance in the parking lot of Strachan Road SE. Upon arrival patrol officers located a woman in distress and a man was taken into custody.
The MHPS Cr...
October 24th, 2023 10:46 am
A Medicine Hat man has been charged with arson following an investigation into two fires at local businesses over the weekend.
During the early afternoon of October 22, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), along with the Medicine Hat Fire D...
October 24th, 2023 9:57 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and City of Medicine Hat (CMH) announce the return of the crime map, an interactive community safety tool that displays calls for service throughout the community.
“Keeping the community informed about po...
October 19th, 2023 9:43 am
On October 18, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of thefts from travel trailers stored at a secure facility in the NW Brier Park industrial area of Medicine Hat. The investigation is in its early stages, and it is believed t...
October 7th, 2023 5:42 am
Sienna Elliot, who was previously reported as a missing person has been safely located. The Medicine Hat Police Service is appreciative the the support provided by the community locating Sienna.
October 4th, 2023 9:27 am
ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime unit, with the assistance of Brooks RCMP, the Medicine Hat Police Service and ALERT, is currently conducting a number of search warrants in the city of Brooks as part of an on-going investigation.
Six homes...
September 27th, 2023 11:41 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is requesting public assistance to locate a missing woman, Sienna Elliott.
Sienna was reported as missing to the MHPS on September 26, 2023. Sienna has not been in contact with her family since July 26th, 2023....
September 25th, 2023 2:35 pm
A Medicine Hat man has been charged with arson in connection to a suspicious fire.
On September 22, 2023, at 5:06 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1300 bl...
September 11th, 2023 9:06 am
A male is in custody facing weapons related offences following a report of a disturbance at a multi suite residence this morning.
On September 11 at approximately 12:10 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), were called to the 900 bl...
September 8th, 2023 1:21 pm
The 2023 Medicine Hat Toy Run will be taking place on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
The Toy Run will be starting in Irvine, AB at approximately 11:30 AM, and travelling along the Trans Canada Highway with many participants riding motorcycles who are ...
September 6th, 2023 8:05 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service and Redcliff Bylaw Services will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on September 6, 2023, starting at 9:00 am. The oversized load will start in the Redcliff northwest industrial area and proceeding east boun...
August 30th, 2023 9:38 am
It’s time to head back to school and our Medicine Hat Police Service School Resource Officers (SRO) are excited for the start of a new school year!
The goal of the SRO’s is to provide a visible police presence in the schools and ...
August 29th, 2023 8:17 am
As student prepare to head back to school this week and next the Medicine Hat Police Service will be providing extra attention to school and playground zones. In Medicine Hat, all school and playground zones are signed as playground zones only, and a...
August 24th, 2023 10:42 am
Two people have been arrested and multiple vehicles have been recovered as the result of a joint investigation between ALERT and the Medicine Hat Police Service.
ALERT’s Medicine Hat-based Regional Property Crimes unit has recovered a stolen m...
August 23rd, 2023 11:26 am
Over the next couple of weeks Hatters can expect to see an increased presence of Bylaw officers in city parks and on the trail system.
The officers will be providing special attention to dog owners, making sure that the provisions of the Responsible...
August 18th, 2023 8:57 am
Two Medicine Hat males have been charged in connection with an early morning robbery earlier this week.
During the morning of August 15th at around 5:00 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a report of a disturbance at ...
August 15th, 2023 2:45 pm
On August 16, 2023, at approximately 2:00 pm, the Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort through Medicine Hat, Alberta. The move will consist of two portable building being moved from St. Michaels School in Cre...
August 15th, 2023 11:13 am
Suspicious Fire – 500 Block Rutherford Street NW
During the morning of August 14, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and Medicine Hat Fire Department (MHFD) responded to a report of a structure fire at a business located in the 500 b...
August 14th, 2023 8:07 am
Congratulations to Constables Lisa Gervais, Mitch Young and Garreth MacPherson who recently represented the Medicine Hat Police Service at the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) held in Winnipeg, MB.
For Cst. Gervais this was her second time competi...
August 6th, 2023 9:49 am
On August 5, 2023, at approximately 9:00 pm, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to the 400 block of 19th Street NE to investigate a weapons complaint....
July 25th, 2023 3:43 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is again receiving reports of a scam circulating in the community.
The “Emergency Scam” (sometimes called the “Grandparent Scam”) is not new, but unfortunately there are individuals in o...
July 21st, 2023 9:33 am
The World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) will be held in Winnipeg, MB from July 28 to August 6, 2023. The WPFG is an Olympic-style competition with more than 8,500 athletes, representing 50 countries, will be competing in over 60 unique sports. The Med...
July 14th, 2023 1:52 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Criminal Investigation Section (CIS), in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, has charged a former MHPS detention guard with unauthorized use of a computer.
The accused who was employed by the Canad...
July 10th, 2023 8:15 am
On July 9 at approximately 4:45 AM, unknown persons committed a break and enter to store located in the 500 block of Rutherford Street NW, by smashing through the front entry glass door and windows.
Once inside, the suspects stole cash from a regis...
June 27th, 2023 8:31 am
The investigation into the suspicious package found behind a business in the 600 block of Clay Avenue on June 23, 2023 has determined it to be spent fireworks. It is believed to have been inadvertently left as garbage and not deliberately placed to c...
June 26th, 2023 9:52 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit will be conducting an Over Dimensional Load Escort on June 27, 2023 starting at 9:00 am from a business in the Southwest Industrial area of Medicine Hat to Hwy #1 westbound. The movement of this...
June 26th, 2023 9:21 am
On June 24, 2023, twenty-two local Grade 6 students received scholarships from the Chief Earl Leadership Legacy Fund. The Fund was established in 2008 to celebrate Chief Earl’s contributions to the community and to honor his memory.
Each year...
June 23rd, 2023 8:58 am
UPDATE 11:00 AM The device has been rendered safe and no longer a risk to the community. The investigation is ongoing and further information will be shared when available.
UPDATE 9:50 AM: The MHPS EDU robot is examining the pkg and a loud...
June 20th, 2023 11:03 am
A Calgary pair, suspected of trafficking methamphetamine, have been arrested following an ALERT investigation that concluded in Medicine Hat.
Earlier this month, ALERT Medicine Hat received intelligence that led to the identification of a vehicle be...
June 20th, 2023 8:01 am
On June 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit will be conducting an Over Dimensional Load Escort starting at Hwy #1 Redcliff west limits to the Hwy #1 Medicine Hat east city limits. As part of the OD Load escort there ...
June 19th, 2023 3:00 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service in partnership with the Medicine Hat Police Commission is pleased to present the 2022 Medicine Hat Police Service Annual Report.
The report includes a review of operational highlights, as well as features key accompli...
June 7th, 2023 8:16 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking the public to avoid streets and areas that have been flooded due to the recent storm. Several streets in the southeast hill are impassible due to water. Please allow municipal works ro...
June 2nd, 2023 1:56 pm
Suspicious Package
On the morning of June 2, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious package in Strathcona Park. Early indications suggests that a small package was set on fire, by unknown persons which resulted i...
June 2nd, 2023 12:17 am
MHPS is pleased to announce that Mr. Joseph Myers has been located and is safe. We would like to thank the public for their support and assistance in the location of Mr. Myers.
May 26th, 2023 9:45 pm
On May 26, 2023, MHPS were alerted to a male, located in Strathcona Park, Medicine Hat, who was believed to be in possession of a firearm and experiencing mental health problems. Patrol members attended Strathcona Park and contained the area for publ...
May 25th, 2023 4:01 pm
The investigation into the sudden death that occurred in the 2100 block of 24th Street SE on May 24, 2023, is ongoing, in conjunction with the Medical Examiner’s Office, however there is no indication that this is a criminal matter and there is...
May 24th, 2023 1:23 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking assistance from the public to identify two males believed to be involved in a serious assault that occurred outside of a local hotel during the evening of May 12, 2023.
The MHPS Criminal Investigation Secti...
May 19th, 2023 9:32 am
Three community members were presented with a Chief’s Commendation in recognition of their life saving efforts.
On March 30, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a call reporting that a suicidal person had climbed over the railing of...
May 16th, 2023 11:23 am
Two Medicine Hat residents are facing 31 total charges following a short-term ALERT investigation into drug trafficking.
On May 9, 2023 ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime unit, with the assistance of Medicine Hat Police Service, executed a s...
May 13th, 2023 7:27 pm
On the evening of May 12, 2023, at about 10:55 p.m., the Medicine Hat Police Service attended to a serious assault in the rear parking lot of the Medicine Hat Lodge located at 1051 Ross Glen Drive SE. The investiga...
May 3rd, 2023 10:40 am
A Medicine Hat man has been charged in connection to a high-risk incident that occurred in the city.
During the early evening of May 2, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) became aware of the whereabouts of a male who was wanted by police f...
May 1st, 2023 10:10 am
A Medicine Hat man has been charged in connection to two suspicious devices found in Medicine Hat over the past six months.
On November 23, 2022, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a report of a suspicious device located around Terr...
April 28th, 2023 11:44 am
On April 27th, 2023, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) was notified of a potential fraud in-progress. The victim had been flagged down by two individuals who indicated that they were in distress and needed money to return to Ontario. The accused...
April 20th, 2023 1:10 pm
On April 19, 2023, at about 10:05 AM, emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision that occurred in the area of Box Springs Road NW and eastbound Trans Canada Highway. A 66-year-old male driver suffered a medical event that caused the v...
April 19th, 2023 9:53 am
A Medicine Hat man is in custody charged with several firearms and stolen property related offences after a weapon was found in his possession during an arrest.
On April 18, 2023, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Criminal Investigation Sec...
April 18th, 2023 3:44 pm
Jason Higdon, who was the subject of a missing person report, has been found and is safe. The Medicine Hat Police thank the public for their attention with this matter.
...
April 4th, 2023 3:28 pm
On January 13, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) will be celebrating 125 years as a police service and to celebrate this milestone several events are being planned.
One initiative suggested by the planning committee to celebrate our rich ...
April 4th, 2023 1:08 pm
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, at around 1:00 pm members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious device located in the area of Cactus Street SW. The item was safely removed with support from the MHPS Explosives Disposal ...
April 4th, 2023 10:01 am
Police have laid 20 drug related charges in relation to a five-month ALERT investigation in southeast Alberta.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime unit identified three properties with ties to drug trafficking.
On March 29, 2023 ALERT, with ...
April 3rd, 2023 3:26 pm
Three people, including one youth, have been charged in relation to a break and enter to an attached garage in the Southwest Hill area of Medicine Hat on the weekend.
On March 23, 2023, at approximately 1:20 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Se...
March 30th, 2023 10:18 am
With spring in the air and warmer temperatures people are spending more time outside, and the familiar sounds of noisy mufflers and modified vehicles are unfortunately also increasing as well.
At this time of year, it is common for the Medicine Hat ...
March 28th, 2023 9:44 am
Mass marketing and phone scams are one of the most common frauds nowadays. Ultimately, the fraudster wants to obtain your personal information or be provided money from you in any method. The difficulty in these types of frauds is that the targets be...
March 27th, 2023 9:50 am
On March 26 at approximately 8 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to the area of 20th Street NE and 7th Avenue NE following a report of a male acting reckless and confronting bystanders in the parking lot of a strip mall. The man...
March 23rd, 2023 8:19 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to again inform residents of a scam, commonly referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”, which is active in our community. Over past 24 hours multiple reports have been received from local residents ...
March 22nd, 2023 11:55 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is receiving reports of a scam circulating in the community.
The “Emergency Scam” (sometimes called the “Grandparent Scam”) is not new, but unfortunately a Medicine Hat resident was rece...
March 20th, 2023 8:45 am
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. Throughout the month the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Community Support Unit is sharing tips on how to recognize, reject and report common frauds and scams.
This week’s focus is on investment st...
March 13th, 2023 2:20 pm
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. Throughout the month the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Community Support Unit is sharing tips on how to recognize, reject and report common frauds and scams.
This week’s focus is on business and ...
March 10th, 2023 9:16 am
A prolific break and enter suspect is facing charges following a string of break-ins in southeast Alberta.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s regional property crime unit began investigating the break-ins in November 2022 after receiving numerous reports fr...
March 10th, 2023 8:32 am
Police have left the scene of the fire in the area of 1 Ave and 9 St SW. The origin and cause is now under investigation by the Medicine Hat Fire Service - Fire Investigation Unit.
Please abide by any barricades or "Fire Scene" barri...
March 8th, 2023 9:30 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) will be conducting over dimensional (OD) load escorts within the city on the following dates:
March 8, 2023, at 1:00 pm, an OD load escort will be taking place starting at the Redcliff west town limits Hwy #1 t...
March 6th, 2023 12:27 pm
The run away youth reported earlier this morning has been located and is safe. Thank you to the public for your assitance!
March 6th, 2023 11:05 am
March 2023 marks the 19th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, a month-long crime prevention initiative aimed at educating and informing consumers and the community on how to recognize, report, and stop fraud.
The theme of this week is a...
March 3rd, 2023 8:47 am
On March 8, 2022, International Women’s Day, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, ...
March 2nd, 2023 8:31 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) wants you to become a member of our team! We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dedicated group of police professionals, serving and protecting our community with pride. As a member of the MHPS you w...
March 2nd, 2023 8:24 am
March 2023 marks the 19th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, a month-long crime prevention initiative aimed at educating and informing consumers and the community on how to recognize, report, and stop fraud.
Each year, thousands of Can...
March 2nd, 2023 8:12 am
Traffic Advisory:
The Traffic Unit will be assisting with an Over Dimensional Load escort today March 2, 2023 at 9:00 am.
The OD Load will be coming from Bromley Mechanical (925 25 St. SW) to Highway #1 (Redcliff) west town limits. The southwest in...
February 16th, 2023 5:39 pm
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who shared. Police have confirmed the child is OK. No further action required or information will be released.
On February 16, 2023, at 4:50 PM the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report...
January 31st, 2023 9:02 am
Operation Cold Start, a province-wide initiative aimed at reducing cases of auto theft during the colder months, when often vehicles are stolen while they are left idling. While it can be tempting to start your vehicle and leave it running to ensure ...
January 30th, 2023 1:09 pm
Proactive patrols led to a significant seizure of Fentanyl and methamphetamine.
On January 28, 2023, at approximately 3:15 AM a member of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section was patrolling in the area of Redcliff Drive SW and conducted a ...
January 26th, 2023 11:21 am
Various firearms and weapons have been seized from a home in Cypress County following an investigation into stolen property by ALERT Medicine Hat’s regional property crime unit.
In December 2022, ALERT began investigating a report of a stolen ...
January 22nd, 2023 2:37 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service regrets to report that Jennifer Chemelli-Magnus, who was reported missing on December 30, 2022, was located deceased this morning. The investigation into her death is still ongoing, however it is considered a non-crimi...
January 20th, 2023 4:59 pm
A change of command ceremony was held at the Medicine Hat Cypress Center this afternoon, and Alan Murphy was officially sworn in as the 24th Chief of the Medicine Hat Police Service. Chief Murphy had been acting as the Interim Chief of Police since O...
January 19th, 2023 11:29 am
On March 8, 2022, International Women’s Day, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, ...
January 18th, 2023 2:19 pm
A Medicine Hat man has been charged with kidnapping a woman who responded to a casual housekeeping employment opportunity posted on social media.
On January 14th, 2023, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a call from a wom...
January 9th, 2023 10:10 am
On January 7, 2023, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a weapons complaint at a motel located in the southwest area of the city.
Information received indicated that a domestic related altercation had occurred involving a firearm...
January 5th, 2023 12:28 pm
On January 5th at 1:00 P.M. the MHPS will be escorting an overdimensional load from the West Redcliff City limits to the 900 Block of 23rd St SE, Medicine Hat. There will be Traffic delays westbound on Highway 1 and in the SW industrial area.&n...
January 4th, 2023 7:58 am
On January 4th at 0900 the Police Service will be escorting an over dimensional load from the West Redcliff limits to the East City of Medicine Hat limits. There will be traffic delays on Highway #1 eastbound and in the light industrial area
...
December 31st, 2022 2:08 pm
Emergency crews have cleared from the MVC scene at 1st Street SE and Division Ave and traffic flow has been restored. The MVC is currently under investigation. Thanks to motorists and pedestrians in the area for their patience and understanding while...
December 30th, 2022 9:40 am
On December 29th, 2022 at approximately 9:00 p.m. the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a hold-up alarm in the 0 hundred block of 7th St SE, Medicine Hat. A male entered the business brandishing a weapon and was demanding money. The male subje...
December 27th, 2022 7:15 am
The recent rain has created hazardous road conditions within the City of Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Police Service does not recommend travel within the city of Medicine Hat, until there has been some opportunity to sand the roads.
If you are tra...
December 20th, 2022 10:00 am
A 54-year-old man is in custody and a woman sustained minor injuries following an altercation in a Medicine Hat home.
On December 19th at about 6:30 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a residence on Southlands Boulevard SE af...
December 19th, 2022 9:07 am
December 19, 2022 – Request to identify
The Medicine Hat Police Service are requesting public assistance to identify two males involved in a theft of credit card that occurred on November 9, 2022.
At approximately 6:00 PM two unknown males ap...
December 19th, 2022 9:06 am
On December 5, 2022, at approximately 1:25 PM a resident in the Southeast Hill area of Medicine Hat confronted a male who had unlawfully entered his parked vehicle. During the encounter, the resident reported he was knocked to the ground by the male ...
December 15th, 2022 10:56 am
Several stolen vehicles have been recovered and one man is facing charges following an ALERT investigation in southern Alberta.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s Regional Property Crime Unit began their investigation into a rash of regional vehicle thefts ...
December 13th, 2022 10:40 am
On International Women’s Day the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, inspire, and mot...
December 8th, 2022 8:52 am
Please be advised that member of the MHPS Traffic Unit will be escorting a wide load through the city this morning (Dec 8/22) starting at 9 AM. The load will be moving from west to east city limits along the Trans Canada highway. Due to the siz...
December 7th, 2022 11:03 am
Various amounts of drugs and cash has been seized following a three-month investigation by ALERT in southern Alberta.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team arrested two alleged drug traffickers on December 1, 2022 after conducting a target...
December 2nd, 2022 1:55 pm
We are happy to report that a local woman has been successfully reunited with her dog after it was taken when thieves stole her car.
During the morning of December 2nd, 2022, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a stol...
December 1st, 2022 2:38 pm
Three adults are facing numerous charges following a traffic stop in Medicine Hat, AB on November 25,2022.
At approximately 4:10 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service conducted a traffic stop for a moving infraction. After stopping the vehic...
November 30th, 2022 2:47 pm
Over the past week there has been an increase in stolen property reported. Recent files include:
Sometime between November 27th and early November 28th. 2022 a 16-foot 2012 Wells Cargo enclosed utility trailer was stolen from a construction sight in...
November 28th, 2022 9:34 am
A 39-year-old male from Bow Island, AB was arrested and charged in connection to possesion of stolen property by members of the Medicine Hat Police Service who were patrolling the southwest industrial area of Medicine Hat on the weekend.
During the ...
November 24th, 2022 9:42 am
On International Women’s Day, Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, inspire, and motiva...
November 23rd, 2022 5:07 pm
The incident involving the suspicious device located in the area of Terrace Drive and 11th Ave NE has been safely resolved with the support of the Explosives Disposal Unit. Most emergency crews have departed the area and there may&nbs...
November 14th, 2022 9:45 am
During the early morning hours of November 12, 2022, the Medicine Hat Police Service along with the Medicine Hat Fire Department, responded to a residential fire in the 800 block of 9 Street SE. During the investigation the remains of a 54-year-old m...
November 7th, 2022 2:05 pm
More than $15,000 in drugs and cash has been seized following an investigation by ALERT Medicine Hat Organized Crime Section.
On October 27 and October 28, 2022, search warrants were executed on three locations in Medicine Hat, Alberta and one locat...
November 3rd, 2022 8:16 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in recent acts of vandalism that occurred at Crescent Heights High School.
On October 29, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 pm and midnight, a group of unident...
November 2nd, 2022 6:55 pm
Please avoid the Kin Coulee dip on Highway #1 as police are currently on scene with a collision and several others vehicles stuck. Police are asking people to stay at home tonight if possible as the roads are very slippery and vehicles are not ...
November 1st, 2022 10:00 am
The search for a missing Medicine Hat man continues. On October, 19, 2022 the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) requested public assistance to locate Bradley Kiefer (age 62 years). A photo of Mr. Keifer is attached.
Mr. Keifer has not been seen or ...
October 19th, 2022 3:51 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is investigating a Break and Enter, and Theft that occurred at a local business on Allowance Avenue SE sometime during the evening of Saturday, October 15th and the morning of Sunday, October 16th. Stolen from t...
October 19th, 2022 8:53 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate a missing Medicine Hat man, Bradley Kiefer (age 62 years). A photo of Mr. Keifer is attached. He has not been seen or in contact with his family since October 16, 2022.
Anyone...
October 18th, 2022 9:34 am
On International Women’s Day the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, inspire, and mot...
October 7th, 2022 1:15 pm
On September 23, 2022, a beautiful mural was unveiled in the newly renamed Aahkoinnimaan ni Community Boardroom. The mural is the focal point of a community gathering space located in the MHPS building and reflects the history of Medicine Hat being a...
October 6th, 2022 10:51 am
A Lethbridge male is charged with criminal harassment after several Medicine Hat businesses reporting that they had received harassing and indecent phone calls.
Over the past couple months, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received multiple co...
October 4th, 2022 10:58 am
Fifteen police cadets began training in Medicine Hat this week as the result of a collaborative partnership between the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) and Lethbridge ...
September 28th, 2022 11:09 am
On September 28th, 2022, at 5:54 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a motor vehicle collision that occurred when a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by an unknown suspect, crashed into an attached garage of a home loc...
September 26th, 2022 11:02 am
This month, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) will join other police agencies in the province to implement the use of Health IM, a mobile application that connects emergency responders with critical data on individuals suffering from unmanaged m...
September 25th, 2022 9:59 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is happy to report that the missing child that had been previously reported as missing has been located safe and sound. We thank the public for the assistance with phone calls and self iniated searches. We also want to...
September 23rd, 2022 1:58 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), in collaboration with the Miywasin Friendship Centre, held a traditional Blackfoot naming ceremony on September 23, 2022, in the MHPS Community Boardroom. During the ceremony a Blackfoot name was bestowed...
September 18th, 2022 10:11 am
In the early morning hours of September 18th, 2022, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service were called to a residence in the 300 block of 7th St SE for weapons offences. Due to the nature of the complaint, the MHPS Tact...
September 16th, 2022 11:41 am
On September 16th at approximately 10:00 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a business located in the 1700 block of Dunmore RD SE following a report that a vehicle had drove through the front wall of a store.
Upon arr...
September 16th, 2022 8:45 am
Please avoid the area of the 100 block of South Railway Street as emergency crews are currently at the scene of a fire.
September 15th, 2022 9:38 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service has received information of a potential fake gold/ jewellery scam occurring in our area. Victims of this scams are approached by persons who advise the that they were selling legitimate items, historically gold and sil...
September 12th, 2022 2:15 pm
On the morning of September 11th, at approximately 11:00 a.m. members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a residence on Cooper Road SE following a report of a male who had threatened a neighbor with a handgun. Information received...
September 12th, 2022 11:16 am
A professional conduct hearing will be held on September 20, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the Medicine Hat Police Service Community Boardroom, located at 884 2nd Street SE. The hearing is open to the public to attend and will review:
MHPS file #: IAPRO 20-...
September 9th, 2022 9:38 pm
On September 9, 2022, at approximately 6:00 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a known adult male who was wanted for an outstanding criminal warrant. During this traffic stop officers discovered several weapons ...
September 9th, 2022 9:59 am
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Alberta Southeast Region (CMHA ASER) is pleased to announce the development of an alternative crisis response program in our community, entitled “Community Assisted Response (CARE)”, that will res...
September 9th, 2022 8:15 am
Three individuals have been charged in connection to a string of residential break and enters that occurred during the overnight hours of August 31 and September 1, 2022, in the Ross Glen, East Glen, Crestwood and Strachan Road areas of Medicine Hat....
September 5th, 2022 6:34 pm
Contrary to an online report circulating, the MHPS has NOT arrested Myles Sanderson, wanted for 1st deg murder in connection to the multiple deaths in SK. The male arrested in Medicine Hat was not connected in anyway to those offences. Anyone with in...
September 2nd, 2022 8:40 am
Following the conclusion of a criminal trial, on September 1, 2022, Medicine Hat Police Service Constable Myles Steiger was found guilty of assault in connection with an off-duty incident that occurred on April 21, 2021 and was given an 18-month susp...
September 1st, 2022 10:52 am
A variety of weapons, including a rifle, were seized from the home of an alleged Medicine Hat drug dealer. ALERT seized fentanyl and methamphetamine from the home as well.
The seizure and arrest took place on August 30, 2022, when ALERT Medicine Hat...
September 1st, 2022 8:48 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance following a rash of residential or commercial break and enters that occurred during the evening of August 31st, 2022 / the early morning hours of September 1st, 2022. The offences occurr...
August 23rd, 2022 10:34 am
During a recent investigation, the Medicine Hat Police Service seized multiple stolen items including: a vintage sports card collection, a coin collection and jewelry. A search of previous reports of items reported as stolen has been unsuccessful in ...
August 20th, 2022 9:50 am
At 0729hrs on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, a Manitoba semi tractor/trailer eastbound on the TransCanada. (TC Highway) failed to stop for a red light at the 7th St SW intersection in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
A north...
August 18th, 2022 3:35 pm
On the morning of August 16, 2022, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a serious assault on the riverbank of the South Saskatchewan River in Strathcona Park. As a result of the investigation, Andrew Beaudoin (32 years of age) of Medicine Hat...
August 18th, 2022 11:25 am
One person was arrested and over $100,000 worth of drugs was seized after a Medicine Hat hotel room was searched.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team and Medicine Hat Police Service teamed up to make the seizure and arrest on August 11, ...
August 15th, 2022 2:57 pm
On August 13th at approximately 1:30 a.m. police responded to the area of Ross Glen RD SE and Ross Haven AVE SE for a report of two suspicious males, with one male observed brandishing a handgun. Information provided to Medicine Hat 911 was that one ...
August 11th, 2022 1:07 pm
On International Women’s Day the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, inspire, and mot...
August 5th, 2022 3:32 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate a missing Medicine Hat man, Rajesh JOHN (age 35 years.).
Rajesh is an avid fisherman and vlogger; he has his own media channels that he posts to (normally using the handle, &l...
August 5th, 2022 1:01 pm
It's great to see so many citizens of Medicine Hat out enjoying the trails and roadways using a variety of means of transportation including power assisted / electric bicycles, mopeds, electric scooters, and mobility aids. Taking advantage of the...
August 2nd, 2022 3:50 pm
During the evening of July 31, 2022, ten transit bus shelters were vandalized causing an estimated $25,000 in total damages to City property. The glass on bus shelters located in the areas of College Dr, South Ridge Dr, Dunmore Rd, and 13 Ave SE were...
July 28th, 2022 10:16 am
On International Women’s Day, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, inspire, and mo...
July 21st, 2022 1:04 pm
Two people have been charged following a fentanyl seizure in Southeast Alberta. ALERT seized nearly 700 grams of suspected fentanyl powder in Brooks, Alta.
The fentanyl seizure was completed after ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team exec...
July 13th, 2022 1:18 pm
On July 12, 2022, at approximately 5:43 PM a collision between a sport utility vehicle and a motorcycle occurred at the intersection of Division Avenue and Northlands Way NE which resulted in serious, but not life-threatening injuries to the motorcyc...
July 12th, 2022 5:49 pm
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a serious injury MVC at Division Avenue and Northlands Way NE. Traffic is requested to avoid Division Ave between 20 St NE and Rotary Centennial Dr NW.
Please obey directions of police and flag persons t...
July 1st, 2022 2:02 pm
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of an injury Motor Vehicle Collision at Box Springs at Saamis Dr NW. Please avoid the area. Motorists that plan on using Saamis Drive between Redcliff and Medicine Hat are asked to use Highway 1 as the...
June 30th, 2022 11:06 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is encouraging any families attending Canada Day Events, or any other large gatherings this summer, to take a photo of your child(ren) prior to attending the event. Children often get distracted by the displays, vendor...
June 28th, 2022 11:31 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) can confirm that on June 27, 2022, the Service executed a Canada Wide Warrant for Tamara Lich.
The warrant was extended from the jurisdiction of Ontario for one count of fail to comply with a release order. Ms....
June 24th, 2022 7:18 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service in partnership with the Medicine Hat Police Commission is pleased to present the 2021 Medicine Hat Police Service Annual Report.
The report includes a review of operational highlights and identifies how the health pan...
June 18th, 2022 7:50 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance with an investigation into a road rage incident that occurred on June 18, 2022, at approximately 1500 hrs. This incident occurred on the Trans Canada Highway near the east city limits. T...
June 17th, 2022 3:19 pm
A female is in custody charged with assault and firearms offences following a response by the Medicine Hat Police Service to a serious incident at a home on June 16, 2022.
In the early evening of June 16, 2022, officers responded to a serious incide...
June 16th, 2022 10:34 pm
On the early evening of June 16, 2022, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a serious incident in the 1200 Block of Ross Street SE. This matter has concluded, and is now being investigated by the Medicine Hat Police Major Crimes Section...
June 14th, 2022 8:11 am
On International Women’s Day the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, inspire, and mot...
June 10th, 2022 2:06 pm
One male is in custody charged with several property and firearms related offences following an arrest by the Brooks RCMP on June 6, 2022.
On June 6, 2022, at approximately 5:35 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attended to a bre...
June 3rd, 2022 11:34 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service shares everybody’s concern when it comes to road safety and road users.
At about 10:00 am, June 3, 2022, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a crash at the intersection of Highway 1 and 7 St SW.
Poli...
June 3rd, 2022 10:08 am
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a motor vehicle crash at Highway 1 at 7 SW. Traffic east bound is slowed to one lane. Please avoid the area and give EMS, Fire Service and police room to work.
It is suggested that motori...
May 28th, 2022 8:05 pm
The "Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival" at Echo dale Regional Park is experiencing significant traffic congestion which has made the area impassable for emergency vehicles such as Fire and EMS. We appreciate your enthusiasm and do...
May 20th, 2022 12:12 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is advising business owners and residents of the potential that counterfeit Canadian $100 bills may be circulating in the community.
Following a recent arrest, a suspect was found to have $2,000 in counterfeit “...
May 16th, 2022 3:19 pm
On International Women’s Day, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, inspire, and mo...
May 13th, 2022 8:20 am
On Saturday, June 11, 2022 the Medicine Hat Police Service will be opening our doors to the community from 11 AM to 3:00 PM. This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the MHPS and its operations through information and displays,...
May 10th, 2022 10:51 pm
At 5:33 PM, May 10, 2022, patrol team members were dispatched to the 2100 block of 10 Ave NE, in response to a “check on the well-being” call for service. As the investigation unfolded, it was determined that a violent episode had occurre...
May 10th, 2022 6:37 pm
There is a heavy police presence in the 2100 block of 10 Ave NE. Police are on scene at an emerging high risk incident. Please avoid the area and give us room to work. You may encounter traffic disruptions as a result. If that is the case, plea...
May 9th, 2022 4:02 pm
On April 30, 2022, two youths were charged in relation to a recent string of graffiti incidents that had been reported in the South Ridge area of Medicine Hat. Areas damaged included public walking trails, city infrastructure and private residences. ...
April 25th, 2022 8:56 am
On April 24, 2022, at approximately 10:11 PM a Honda Civic travelling west in the 1200 block of South Railway Street SE left the road to the right before striking a power pole. The 40-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, wa...
April 24th, 2022 10:22 pm
Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service are currently at the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision at the bottom of Scholten Hill near Factory Street SE. Scholten Hill and part of South Railway Street SE will be completely closed to the ...
April 20th, 2022 1:21 pm
On April 19th, 2022 The ALERT Regional Property Crime Unit (RPCU) & MHPS concluded an investigation into three adults suspected of producing and distributing counterfeit Canadian currency within Medicine Hat. Police were notified of a small numbe...
April 8th, 2022 3:07 pm
On International Women’s Day the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) pledged to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of individuals in the community (Medicine Hat & surrounding area) who lead, inspire, and mot...
April 7th, 2022 1:38 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is excited to announce the addition of a new dog to our Facility Dog Program. Athena is a 23-month-old female Golden Labrador Retriever has been provided to the MHPS in collaboration with Dogs With Wings.
The M...
April 4th, 2022 1:11 pm
A Medicine Hat man has been charged in connection to numerous vehicle mischiefs that occurred in Medicine Hat, in January 2022 that resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to private property.
Between January 10 to 28, 2022 approximately twenty-f...
March 30th, 2022 2:05 pm
On March 27, 2022, at 11:00 PM the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a disturbance in the 200 block of 3rd Street NE where numerous people were reported to be fighting. On police arrival all the people involved had left the area. T...
March 30th, 2022 2:04 pm
On March 27, 2022, members of the Medicine Hat Fire Department and Medicine Hat Police Service responded to three separate fires including a garage fire on Ross Haven Court SE at 6:30 AM, a shed fire on Radisson Place at 8:25 AM and a dumpster fire i...
March 30th, 2022 6:44 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the eastbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway at 7 Street SW. The eastboound lane of the Trans Canada Highway is currently down to 1 lane. The...
March 28th, 2022 10:41 am
March is Fraud Prevention Month (FPM) in Canada. Throughout the month the MHPS Community Safety Unit has been sharing tips on how to recognize, reject and report common frauds and scams. The final week of FPM will focus on mass marketing and phone sc...
March 24th, 2022 8:27 am
On March 22, 2022, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 500 block of 4th Street Southwest, which resulted in officers locating and seizing the following items: 4.5 ounces of cocaine, 250 m...
March 21st, 2022 10:08 am
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and throughout the month the Medicine Hat Police Service Community Safety Unit is sharing information to help residents to recognize, reject and report common frauds and scams. This week’s focus is...
March 21st, 2022 10:07 am
On March 19th a member of the Medicine Hat Police Service conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that did not have functioning brake lights. While rolling to a stop, the officer observed the occupants appearing to hide something under the seat of the ...
March 14th, 2022 1:18 pm
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. Throughout the month the MHPS Community Safety Unit will be sharing tips on how to recognize, reject and report common frauds and scams. This week’s focus is on cybercrimes and online scams.
Cybercrim...
March 14th, 2022 11:53 am
On March 13, 2022, at approximately 8:00 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service were called to a residence in Northwest Crescent Heights following a report of an utter threats complaint. Additional patrol officers attended to the area an...
March 13th, 2022 2:28 pm
The Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a structure fire in the 200 block of Ross Glen Drive SE. Please avoid the area if possible
March 13th, 2022 10:23 am
On the morning of March 13th at approximately 12:30 am members of the Medicine Hat Police Service along with other emergency personnel attended to the 500 block of Maple Avenue Southeast for a report of a motor vehicle collision. The investigat...
March 8th, 2022 8:14 am
Today is International Women’s Day, a day that marks a call for a gender equal world - free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination and one that is diverse, equitable, inclusive where differences are valued and celebrated. The men and women of...
March 7th, 2022 8:11 am
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. Through out the month the MHPS Community Safety Unit will be sharing tips on how to recognize, reject and report common frauds and scams. This week focuses on indentify thefts and phishing scams....
March 4th, 2022 11:52 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is excited to announce the return of a popular community engagement initiative, ‘Coffee with a Cop’. As with the previous events, Coffee with a Cop is intended to provide an opportunity to connect me...
March 3rd, 2022 10:36 am
The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a property in Medicine Hat that was a magnet for violence and drug activity.
The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the owner of 144 5 Street SW...
March 1st, 2022 9:46 am
On February 17th, 2022, at approximately 4:00 PM a MHPS patrol member observed a Jeep Compass travelling north bound on Parkview Drive NE at 123km/hr. At this time the officer turned around to apprehend the speeder however due to the driver&rsqu...
March 1st, 2022 9:43 am
March 2022 marks the 18th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, a month-long crime prevention initiative aimed at educating and informing consumers and the community on how to recognize, report, and stop fraud.
Thousands of Canadians of a...
February 2nd, 2022 8:47 am
Five people have been charged and more than $1.6 million in fentanyl and meth were seized in a joint investigation between ALERT and RCMP Federal Serious Organized Crime.
Project Motor is an 18-month investigation that spanned across Canada’s ...
January 24th, 2022 11:49 am
On January 22, 2022, the Medicine Hat Police Service was notified by the Swift Current RCMP of a vehicle that had been stolen in Swift Current, SK. The vehicle was equipped with GPS and the owner of the stolen vehicle was able to track its location t...
January 24th, 2022 9:49 am
On January 21, 2022, members of the Medicine Hat Patrol Section Patrol Section conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the seizure .22 caliber rifle loaded with a 25-round magazine along, with 7.2 grams of fentanyl.
Upon further inspection of the...
January 19th, 2022 10:04 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance with identifying two persons of interest in relation to the continued investigation into multiple incidents of vehicle mischief and property theft in Medicine Hat that occurred between J...
January 11th, 2022 3:29 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance with the investigation into numerous vehicle mischiefs that have occurred over the past two nights and have resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to private property.
The areas imp...
January 10th, 2022 9:59 am
A man is in custody charged with several firearms related offences following a standoff with police that occurred at a Medicine Hat home on January 8, 2022.
On January 8, 2022, at approximately 3:00 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service att...
January 8th, 2022 9:16 pm
The incident that occured on Northlands Crescent has come to a conclusion. This matter is still under investigation and no further details will be priovided at this time. The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to thank the public...
January 8th, 2022 4:48 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service along with other emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious incident in the Northland Crescent area. We are asking the public to avoid the area until further notice.
January 4th, 2022 12:51 pm
Two males charged with firearms and weapons offences following traffic stop on January 1, 2022.
On January 1, 2022, at approximately 3:30 PM a Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol officer conducted a traffic stop in the Flats are of Medicine Hat when ...
December 30th, 2021 10:15 am
Emergency crews are clear of the scene and the Trans Canada Highway is now completely open. Thank you for your cooperation and patience!
December 30th, 2021 9:30 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is currently investigating a motor vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway near the South Saskatchewan River Bridge. Westbound Traffic is currently reduced to one lane while emergency crews continue to clea...
December 23rd, 2021 7:57 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for motorists to use caution on the Trans Canada highway as well as city streets as the recent snow fall has made driving conditions very poor. Please take extra time if you are travelling tonight...
December 17th, 2021 11:37 am
Please be advised of the following holiday closure hours for our reception and call centre. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year!
December 12th, 2021 4:30 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is happy to report that Samantha Slack has been found and is being cared for at this moment. The Police Service would like to thank the public for assisting in locating Samantha.
December 10th, 2021 6:46 pm
The Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a structure fire in the 700 block of 2 Street SE. Please avoid the area if possible
December 10th, 2021 8:12 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate cosmetic skin care equipment that has been reported stolen.
On December 2, 2021, members of the MHPS responded to an insecure premise. When the owner arrived on scene, they id...
December 9th, 2021 2:51 pm
We are clear of the scene and the Trans Canada Highway is now open. Thank you for your patience.
December 9th, 2021 2:15 pm
The Medicine Hat Police is currently investigating a motor vehicle collision. As a result the westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway will be shut down between College Ave and 16 St SW. Please avoid this area and take an alternate rout...
December 9th, 2021 9:46 am
On December 8th, 2021, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attended to a serious incident, located at the parking lot of 2051 Strachan Rd SE, Medicine Hat, AB. The MHPS can confirmed that a male at the scene died as the result of injuri...
December 9th, 2021 9:32 am
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with colleagues, family and friends, and the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) would like to remind those who will be driving to those celebrations to plan ahead to ensure a safe ride home. Throughout the mo...
December 8th, 2021 2:55 pm
The Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious incident in the parking lot of Walmart. We are asking the public to avoid the parking lot entrance by Tony Romas. Walmart is still open du...
December 1st, 2021 7:51 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) wants you to become a member of our team! We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dedicated group of police professionals, serving and protecting our community with pride. As a member of the MHPS you w...
November 26th, 2021 11:38 am
On November 25, 2021, Chad Lentz was located in Calgary, AB and arrested with the assistance of the Calgary Police Service for outstanding arrest warrants from Medicine Hat. Lentz was the subject of an investigation into an aggravated assault that oc...
November 24th, 2021 10:14 am
A 30-year-old male has been charged with arson following an investigation into a suspicious fire that occurred in the ATM area of a bank located in downtown Medicine Hat on November 1st, 2021.
On the morning of November 1, 2021, the Medicine Hat Fir...
November 22nd, 2021 8:04 am
November is Family Violence Prevention month. Throughout the month the Medicine Hat Police Service has been sharing information to raise awareness about resources and supports available to assist families in needs.
The Safe Family I...
November 19th, 2021 1:53 pm
Three males have been charged with assault following an altercation in the downtown.
On Saturday, November 7, 2021, at approximately 11:00 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a male who had received significant inj...
November 17th, 2021 6:20 pm
On November 17th, members of the Regional Property Crimes Unit obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 100 block of 1st Ave SW. The search warrant allowed entry to the location to search for stolen property and weapons. Once at the location ...
November 17th, 2021 10:54 am
ALERT has seized nearly two kilograms of methamphetamine as part of a major drug seizure in Medicine Hat. The meth seizure is believed to be the city’s largest.
ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team seized 1.9 kilograms of meth from ...
November 15th, 2021 9:03 am
In June 2021, the Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence Act, commonly referred to as Clare’s Law came into effect in Alberta. The legislation outlines access to information that allows people to make informed choices about potentially...
November 14th, 2021 7:16 pm
Finlay Bridge is now open, we thank you for your patience.
November 14th, 2021 6:32 pm
We are currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on Finlay Bridge. We are asking that motorists avoid the area until further notice.
November 13th, 2021 6:14 pm
The roadway is now open for traffic. Thank you for your patience.
November 13th, 2021 5:16 pm
Emergency services personnel have responded to a Motor Vehicle Collision on Dunmore Road near the Trans Canada Highway. The southbound lanes of Dunmore Road from Ross Glen Drive to the TC Highway have been temporairly closed. Please plan ...
November 12th, 2021 4:00 pm
The Medicine Hat Police continue to investigate the high risk incident that occurred in the 300 block of 7th St SW in Medicine Hat on the early morning hours of November 11, 2021. The parties involved in this incident were known to each other and the...
November 11th, 2021 5:58 pm
On the morning of November 10th, the Medicine Hat Police received several reports of punctured and/or slashed tires on vehicles throughout the Southeast Hill area of the city. These random occurrences happened throughout the prior evening, resu...
November 11th, 2021 11:45 am
We have cleared the scene and the roadway is now open for traffic. Thank you for your patience.
November 11th, 2021 11:05 am
The Medicine Hat Police is currently on scene of a motor vehicle collision and is requesting that motorists avoid the area of 20 Street NE and Hatcher Drive NE until further notice.
November 11th, 2021 6:50 am
November 11, 2021 – High Risk Incident
At approximately 0200 a.m. members of the MHPS were called to a high-risk violent incident in the 300 block of 7th St SW. Members of the Major Crimes Section are currently on scene investigating the event...
October 27th, 2021 10:58 am
A 53-year-old Medicine Hat man has been charged with murder following the death of his domestic partner.
On October 25th, 2021, at approximately 5:45 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attended to a residence in the zero hundred bl...
October 26th, 2021 5:20 pm
On October 25th, 2021, at approximately 5:45 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attended to a residence in the zero hundred block of 3rd Street SE after receiving a 9-1-1 call.
Upon arrival police officers located a deceased adult ...
October 17th, 2021 8:33 am
UPDATE. The Medicine Hat Police Service, is happy to report that the high risk, youth missing persons, reported missing on Oct 16, has been located. The female youth is unharmed and was located by a member of the public after identif...
October 13th, 2021 2:32 pm
The Medicine Hat ALERT Regional Property Crime Unit has recovered a quantity of small tools and camping items, stolen from stored camping trailers in the South West area of the city over the last four weeks. If you have been the victim of s...
October 7th, 2021 8:36 am
The investigation into the sudden death that occurred in the 1700 block of 17th Street SE on October 6, 2021 is ongoing, in conjunction with the Medical Examiner’s Office, however there is no indication that this is a criminal matter and there ...
September 30th, 2021 7:18 am
Today, September 30, 2021, marks Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Establishing this new statutory holiday was recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action ( see #80) and is intended to be a da...
September 29th, 2021 7:52 pm
On September 29, 2021, at approximately 3:12 pm a Chevrolet Traverse was travelling north in front of 4000 13 Avenue SE. At an approaching crosswalk, southbound motorists were stopped for pedestrians and cyclists who were crossing the road. The Chevr...
September 27th, 2021 9:26 am
During the early morning hours of September 24, 2021 members of Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Patrol Section were on patrol in the area of Gershaw Drive SW, when they observed a male underneath a vehicle.
Police attempted to speak with the...
September 25th, 2021 4:47 pm
On September 25, 2021 at 11:08 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section and Major Crimes Section responded to a report of a deceased person located in the area of 580 1st Street SE.
An investigation in conjunction with the Medica...
September 25th, 2021 4:15 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing person.
Neil Holton was reported missing to the Medicine Hat Police Service on September 23, 2021. It is believed that Holton is hitchhiking east ...
September 24th, 2021 9:32 am
A local businessman was recognized with a Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) service coin for his role in assisting with a police investigation.
On August 21, 2021, a vehicle entry resulted in the loss of a valuable and sentimental piece of jewelry....
September 21st, 2021 10:03 am
It’s with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Police Service Dog (PSD) Flint. Flint was born on September 20, 2014 in the Czech Republic and began working with the MHPS in 2016 at the age of 18 months. Flint underwent basic traini...
September 15th, 2021 8:21 am
Over the past month the Medicine Hat Police Service has observed a marked increase in the number of thefts reported from vehicles. To address this concern, we have increased patrols in areas of concern and have arrested and charged individuals respon...
September 13th, 2021 9:37 am
In response to several thefts of bicycles in the city, the ALERT Regional Property Crime Unit with assistance from the Medicine Hat Police Service, have deployed a few “bait bikes” within the community. Bait bikes are bicycles equipped wi...
September 8th, 2021 3:17 pm
On September 8, 2021, at approximately 1:00 PM a member of the Medicine Hat Police Service was flagged down by a male victim who had just been assaulted by an unknown male subject near Central Park. The male victim received serious, nonlife threateni...
September 7th, 2021 8:21 am
On September 2, 2021, the Medicine Hat ALERT Unit concluded a two-week long drug investigation with the arrest of two males after a search was conducted where a large sum of money and cocaine was seized. A follow up search warrant was conducted at th...
September 3rd, 2021 2:27 pm
On August 26, 2021, members of the ALERT Regional Property Crime Unit arrested and charged a Medicine Hat male after a sawn-off double barrel shotgun and ammunition was recovered at his residence, together with the identity documents and financial da...
September 1st, 2021 10:41 am
On August 31, 2021, at approximately 3:34 PM a Nissan Altima was travelling west on 6th Street SW between 1st Avenue SW and Division Avenue SW. A moped scooter was travelling east on 6th Street SW at the same location. The driver of the Nissan Altima...
August 31st, 2021 9:09 am
The Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section of the Medicine Hat Police Service will be focusing on Parking at and near Schools during the month of September.
With the start of the new school year will come some parking problems around many schools. Peop...
August 19th, 2021 11:11 am
On the early morning of August 18, 2021, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a complaint of a stolen 2014 Dodge 3500 Ram truck. Later this same day at about 7:30 pm MHPS patrol officers located the same stolen vehicle as it was being drive...
August 17th, 2021 1:45 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service has noted a recent trend of vehicle entries throughout the City. All of the entries have occurred to vehicles which have been unlocked and have contained valuables such as keys, credit cards and cash money. ...
August 17th, 2021 10:41 am
Nearly one million dollars’ worth of stolen property has been recovered following an extensive investigation into stolen holiday trailers and campers. ALERT’s Southeast Alberta Property Crime unit has charged two Medicine Hat men.
Follow...
August 11th, 2021 11:29 am
Despite existing law, and education and awareness efforts, impaired driving continues to be a leading criminal cause of death in Canada, claiming hundreds of lives and causing tens of thousands of injuries each year.
In recent years there have been ...
August 9th, 2021 1:31 pm
Emergency Crews are on the scene of a train derailment at Rotary Centennial Dr NW (23 St NW) and Box Springs Rd NW., Medicine Hat. The matter appears minor in nature and there were no injuries as a result.
Please avoid the area and allow our crews t...
August 9th, 2021 1:09 pm
Crime prevention initiatives are focused on reducing the amount of petty crime through preventative measures and increasing vigilance/awareness of our environments. By sharing information with community members and working with local neighborhood wat...
August 5th, 2021 1:59 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has noted an increase in calls for service to local licenced establishments over the past four weeks. The calls typically involve; large groups of patrons congregating in parking lots in the early morning hours,...
August 5th, 2021 8:20 am
On August 3, 2021, at approximately 10:00 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report from a victim who advised that he had been confined to and assaulted within a residence located in the Crestwood area of Medicine Hat, AB.
The ...
August 5th, 2021 8:05 am
Update on the motor vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of South Boundary Rd SE and 13th Avenue SE on August 4, 2021, at approximately 1:52 PM:
A Volkswagen Beetle was driving northbound on 13th Ave SE, failed to stop at the sto...
August 4th, 2021 5:06 pm
Update: Emotionally Disturbed person with weapon
MHPS is reporting that the high risk incident involving the subject on the 700 9 St SE has been resolved. The subject has been taken into custody with assistance from the Crisis Negotia...
July 13th, 2021 3:30 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) was recently notified that the Service’s phone number was "spoofed" and being used fraudulently to coerce a local resident into providing money into a Bitcoin account.
Spoofing is when a caller...
June 26th, 2021 3:27 pm
UPDATE: The fire is now under control however there are several hot spots on 23rd Street between Division Ave and Box Springs Rd NW. Emergency crews remain in the area and this road will remain closed until midnight or later. Re...
June 25th, 2021 1:07 pm
At a ceremony held in Standoff, AB on June 25, 2021 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Executive Team received the delivery of a sacred Eagle Feather, that will now be offered as an option for swearing to official statements and for providing...
June 23rd, 2021 4:02 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), after consultation with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, has charged a MHPS police officer with one count of assault in connection with an off-duty incident.
On April 18th, 2021 the MHPS was informed of ...
June 21st, 2021 10:42 am
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Medicine Hat Police Service joins the rest of the country in celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. We also jo...
June 18th, 2021 1:17 pm
A 34 -year-old Medicine Hat woman is in custody facing several charges including a weapons offence, after a standoff with members the Medicine Hat Police Service concluded safely.
On June 17th, 2021, members of the MHPS attended to a residence locat...
June 18th, 2021 12:09 pm
On June 18, 2021 at approximately 8:00 AM the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a male, in the 600 block of 3 Street SE, who was observed striking vehicles and screaming at pedestrians in the area.
A male pedestrian was crossing t...
June 18th, 2021 5:15 am
The incident that occurred in the 900 block of Balmoral Street has now safely come to a conclusion. More details will be released at a later time. Thank you.
June 18th, 2021 4:28 am
The Medicine Hat Police is currently dealing with a high profile incident and would ask that the public avoid the area of the 900 block of Balmoral Street SE. Additional information will be forthcoming. Thank you.
June 15th, 2021 5:34 pm
The Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a grass fire in the area of the 700 block of 3 Street NW. Please avoid the area if possible.
June 14th, 2021 9:07 am
We are clear of the collision at Maple Avenue and 1 St SE. Traffic is now moving. Thank you.
June 14th, 2021 8:47 am
Police are dealing with a motor vehicle collision in the southbound lane of Maple Avenue bridge and 1 Street SE, as such we are asking motorists to avoid the area as we deal with the incident.
June 10th, 2021 3:59 pm
On June 10, 2021 at approximately 11:00 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a report of threats involving a male in possession of a firearm, at a residence located on Northlands Lane NE.
As the threats involved a firear...
June 10th, 2021 3:56 pm
On June 10, 2021 at approximately 10:35 AM the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a bomb threat directed at the Medicine Hat Provincial Courthouse, located at 460 1 Street SE.
Police, Fire and EMS responded and the courthouse was evacua...
June 7th, 2021 12:28 pm
On June 5, 2021, twenty-two local Grade 6 students received scholarships from the Chief Earl Leadership Legacy Fund. The Fund was established in 2008 to celebrate Chief Earl’s contributions to the community and to honor his memory.
Each year, ...
June 7th, 2021 11:02 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is aware of concerns circulating on social media regarding a suspicious group of people reported in and around the Ross Glen area of Medicine Hat.
On June 5, 2021 an initial report was received by police and the inves...
June 5th, 2021 4:09 pm
The intersection of Kipling Street and Kingsway Ave SE is now open. Thank you for your patience.
June 5th, 2021 3:19 pm
Traffic Advisory: Police are dealing with a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Kipling Street and Kingsway Avenue SE, as such this intersection is shut down as we deal with the incident. Please avoid this area and find another ...
May 31st, 2021 3:46 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service Victim Assistance Unit is seeking volunteers for the following activities:
Crisis Support - Offer emotional and practical support through post-incident follow up including referrals to community agencies.
In-Sta...
May 28th, 2021 8:04 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is pleased to release its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan.
The foundation of the plan is the belief that a diverse and inclusive organization will be stronger, more resilient and responsive to the n...
May 28th, 2021 8:02 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service in partnership with the Medicine Hat Police Commission is proud to present the 2020 Medicine Hat Police Service Annual Report.
The report includes a review of operational highlights and identifies how the health pande...
May 21st, 2021 5:56 am
Police are dealing with a multi vehicle collision on Trans Canada Highway at 3 Street NW, as such we are asking that motorists exercise caution when travelling on the highway as the roadway is very icy at this time.
May 12th, 2021 3:14 pm
Three Medicine Hat men were recognized with Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) service coins for their role in assisting with a police investigation.
On April 23, 2021, at approximately 7:40 PM MHPS Constable Erica Neigum was attempting to...
May 10th, 2021 8:12 am
National Police Week: Working together to keep our communities safe
May 9, 2021 marked the beginning of National Police Week – a seven-day public awareness campaign that encourages new connections between police and the communities they serve....
May 4th, 2021 9:29 am
On May 4, 2021, at approximately 1:30 AM a member of the Medicine Hat Police Service observed two males operating a vehicle on Bridge Street SE without headlights. A vehicle stop was conducted and the driver provided a license that did not belonging ...
April 28th, 2021 10:13 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has recently identified an increase in frauds involving down payments or deposits paid for items sold online.
Although this can happen in many different ways, the recent trend is in relation to a sales ad offer...
April 27th, 2021 10:35 am
On April 24, 2021 the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a report of an unknown male who entered a yard in the 100 block of Cooney Road SE at 12:30 PM and stole a child’s bike. A neighbor in the area was able to capture video of th...
April 23rd, 2021 11:52 am
On April 21, 2021 at approximately 11 PM, two suspects entered the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, located at 401 1st Street SE, and stole various property with an estimated value of $13,000.
Included in the items taken were: electronics, tran...
April 20th, 2021 11:14 am
A 20-year-old Medicine Hat man has been charged in connection with a robbery of a business that occurred on April 3, 2021.
In the early morning hours of April 3, 2021, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a robbery at a business loca...
April 7th, 2021 8:03 am
Four Medicine Hat men have been charged in connection to an investigation of sexual offences involving youth.
In late February 2021, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Major Crimes Section received information that a youth was involved in provid...
April 6th, 2021 3:43 pm
On April 6, 2021 at approximately 7:20 AM a sedan was travelling west on 1 Street SW, approaching the intersection with Harris Street SW, when it veered to the right and left the road. The vehicle then struck a power pole, sheering it in half. The ma...
April 3rd, 2021 8:28 am
In the early morning hours of April 3, 2021, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a Robbery at a business located in the 300 block of 12 Street NE. The unknown male approached the counter and after a brief conversation with the clerk,...
March 26th, 2021 2:01 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has identified a concerning trend involving an increased number of reports of online bullying and the sharing of intimate images and videos, among youth in particular.
The digital world is a continuousl...
March 23rd, 2021 9:02 am
On March 18, 2021, the Medicine Hat Police Service attended to a domestic assault in the area of the 600 block of Industrial Ave SE. Prior to police arriving on scene the suspect, who can now be identified as Gerald Mohr, fled in a stolen 2004 Dodge ...
March 23rd, 2021 8:40 am
On March 23, 2021 at approximately 7:00 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service attended to a residence in the 1600 block of 2 Avenue NE following a report of a male in distress. The area was secured for a short time as a precaution while offic...
March 23rd, 2021 7:14 am
Police Operation: 1600 Block 2 Ave NE
MHPS members are currently conducting a police operation in the 1600 Block of 2 Ave NE. This is a dynamic situation, so we are asking all traffic to avoid the area and asking residents in the area to stay ...
March 22nd, 2021 8:27 am
Financial crimes is a growing concern for victims and law enforcement. Financial crimes deal primarily with money for goods and can range from; counterfeit property, credit card fraud (including Interact, e-transfers and wire transfers), investment s...
March 18th, 2021 6:13 pm
On March 18, 2021 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service attended to the 600 block of Industrial Ave SE to investigate a report of a domestic assault. Upon officer’s arrival at the scene, it was learned that the suspect had fled. A search o...
March 18th, 2021 8:02 am
Spring is in the air and with the warmer weather a noted increase in pedestrian and cycling traffic on our paths and roadways. In an effort to keep everyone safe the Medicine Hat Police Service would like to remind everyone of some safety tips:
Tips...
March 15th, 2021 8:06 am
Service scams make up the majority of the face-to-face frauds we typically encounter. Service scams can include home renovation scams by unlicensed contractors, as well as door to door fundraising scams which will often target senior citizens.
With ...
March 14th, 2021 4:09 pm
The Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a structure fire in the 800 block of 11 Street SE. Please avoid the area if possible. Additionally, due to the strong winds the city is experiencing as well as...
March 14th, 2021 3:55 pm
The Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a structure fire in the 800 block of 11 Street SE. Please avoid the area if possible.
March 10th, 2021 1:45 pm
On March 5, 2021 three Medicine Hat men were arrested after allegedly attempting to sell stolen stereo equipment. The owner recognized their recently stolen property being listed for sale on an online classified website and contacted the Medicine Hat...
March 9th, 2021 9:18 am
More than $160,000 in drugs and cash were seized after an ALERT investigation in southern Alberta. Four firearms, including two loaded handguns, were also seized.
The drugs were seized after a rural residence was searched in Mountain View County. AL...
March 9th, 2021 8:37 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has received numerous concerns regarding parking infractions at/near several of the elementary and middle schools in our city. The infractions are often for parking near or blocking crosswalks, blocking driveway...
March 9th, 2021 8:36 am
On March 8, 2021, at approximately 6:45 PM the Medicine Hat 911 Communications received a call from a Calgary resident who advised that his vehicle had been stolen from Calgary earlier in that morning. He further stated he was live monitoring the veh...
March 8th, 2021 8:07 am
One of the most common types of reported fraud are mass marketing scams, also known as phishing scams. The word phishing comes from the way it is done, fraudster will replicate a valid company and send out emails that act as a lure to attract potenti...
March 8th, 2021 7:32 am
On International Women’s Day the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is proud to celebrate women in policing. While all policing organizations employed women in civilian roles as receptionists or data entry clerks in the early years, very few em...
March 5th, 2021 12:55 pm
UPDATE: 2:00 PM March 5, 2021
The multi vehicle collision which occurred at the Trans Canada Highway at 7th Street SW has been cleared. Two individuals have been taken to hospital for treatment of undetermined injuries. Emergency...
March 2nd, 2021 8:32 am
During the early morning hours of March 2, 2021 the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report of a break and enter in progress at a home in the Southwest Hill area. On arrival officers learned that the couple who reside in the residence wa...
March 1st, 2021 8:15 am
March 2021 marks the 17th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, a month-long crime prevention initiative aimed at educating and informing consumers and the community on how to recognize, report and stop fraud.
Each year, tens of thousands...
February 28th, 2021 1:08 pm
Update to MVC at Cameron Rd and Cypress Way SE
On February 28, 2021 at 1156hrs members of MHPS as well as other Emergency Services attended to a report of a two vehicle collision on Cameron Rd and Cypress Way SE which resulted in one of the involved...
February 25th, 2021 9:37 pm
The event that occurred this evening in the area of Southview Drive SE has come to a conclusion. MHPS received several independent reports of gunshots in the area. A thorough and comprehensive area search was conducted which did not reveal any additi...
February 25th, 2021 9:06 pm
The Medicine Hat Police is currently dealing with a public safety incident and would ask that the public avoid the greenspace / park area between Southview Drive SE and Cuyler Road SE. We are also asking residents in this area to rema...
February 24th, 2021 11:38 am
Today members of our staff are wearing pink in support of Pink Shirt Day. The first Pink Shirt Day was held in 2007 when two high school students in Nova Scotia took a stand for a fellow classmate who was being bullied in their school for wearing a p...
February 15th, 2021 10:49 pm
Update - February 16, 2020 at 9:15 AM
On February 15th at around 9:15 PM the Medicine Hat Walmart was placed on lock down after the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report of a threat involving a firearm directed at a specific employee ...
February 15th, 2021 9:37 pm
Currently the Medicine Hat Police Service is responding to a public safety incident at the Walmart. Please avoid the area until further notice.
February 11th, 2021 2:04 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has noted a marked increase in the number of shoplifting reports occurring at grocery stores over the past month.
Generally, the thefts have included various foods items and other necessities of life. Retail st...
February 9th, 2021 8:06 am
A woman is facing charges after the vehicle she was driving crashed into a Medicine Hat home.
On February 8, 2021, at approximately 9:00 PM a 911 call was received from a resident in the 700 block of Taylor Road SE who advised that a vehicle had cra...
February 1st, 2021 8:21 am
The Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program for February will focus on Distracted Driving, which continues to be a traffic safety priority for the Medicine Hat Police Service. In 2020, the MHPS issued 495 tickets for distracted driving and yet the issu...
January 31st, 2021 6:57 am
On January 31st members of MHPS Patrol Team 4 continued the investigation into the theft of the $1700.00 crystal reported the previous day. As a result of the investigation, officers arrested a 41 year old Medicine Hat woman who is scheduled to appea...
January 27th, 2021 9:43 pm
Police have a 30-year-old male in custody who was wanted on outstanding warrants for arrest held by RCMP Strathcona for following offences that occurred in Strathcona, Alberta:
Assault on a Police Officer
Resist a Peace Officer
He was also arr...
January 27th, 2021 9:14 pm
Police are on scene at an emerging high risk incident on Division Ave at 2 St SW. Please avoid the area and give us room to work. You may encounter traffic disruptions as a result. If that is the case, please follow the directions of police off...
January 22nd, 2021 9:26 am
On January 21st 2021 at about 4:50 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a multi-vehicle collision that had occurred on 11 Street SE at 4th Avenue SE.
Prior to police arrival, the primary offending vehicle had fle...
January 21st, 2021 11:03 am
On January 19th, 2021 the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to two calls for service involving persons who have appeared to have overdosed from a new opioid based drug, known as “blue heroin” or “diz”. The drug has a brigh...
January 21st, 2021 7:46 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Major Crime Section has charged at 54-year-old male in connection with the high risk incident that occurred on January 18, 2021.
The initial call was received at 9:30 AM reporting a male in distress, who was p...
January 18th, 2021 3:31 pm
On January 18, 2021 at approximately 9:30 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report of a male in distress, who was possibly a danger to himself and others, and that he may be armed with a weapon. Investigators attempted t...
January 14th, 2021 11:19 am
A new tool is available to assist with facilitating effective communication between drivers and police officers. A visual communication card has been developed to support communication between police officers and individuals with communication challe...
January 11th, 2021 3:00 pm
On January 11, 2021 at approximately 1:12 PM, two female pedestrians were struck while crossing Cameron Road SE in a marked crosswalk. A GMC Acadia was travelling east on Carry Drive SE, attempting to turn left on Cameron Road SE, when the driver did...
January 4th, 2021 11:21 am
In a small ceremony held at the Medicine Hat Police Service this morning, Mike Worden was sworn in as Chief of Police. He replaces Chief Andy McGrogan, who retired on December 31, 2020 after serving the community of Medicine Hat for over 40 years.
&...
January 4th, 2021 8:18 am
On December 12, 2020, at approximately 2:52 pm members of the Medicine Hat Fire Department and Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a structure fire in the 2100 block of 7 Avenue NE. The fire was contained within a detached garage and no one was ...
January 1st, 2021 1:32 pm
It is with profound sadness we extend our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Calgary Police Service Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who was killed in the line of duty on December 31, 2020.
While working to keep the community safe, Sgt. Harne...
December 31st, 2020 7:52 am
Congratulations to Chief Andy McGrogan as he retires after serving the community of Medicine Hat for more than 40 years!
Chief McGrogan was hired by Medicine Hat Police Service in November of 1980, and throughout his successful and progressive caree...
December 29th, 2020 12:48 pm
Between December 14 2020 and December 26 2020, unknown persons entered into a garage in the Ross Glen area of Medicine Hat and stolen a lime green 1971 Dodge Challenger, with Alberta License plate (CCT-9947). The vehicle has a very loud exhaust syste...
December 23rd, 2020 9:30 am
UPDATE Dec 24/20: The MHPS front entrance is safe and secure for public access once again
Due to damaged glass at the front public reception area of the Medicine Hat Police Service building, public access will be temporarily restricted....
December 22nd, 2020 6:02 pm
On December 22. 2020, at about 1620 hours, an SUV was travelling eastbound on the Trans Canada Highway near Box Springs on poor road conditions. The vehicle lost control, skidded sideways through the barricade and rolled into the centre ditch, with t...
December 22nd, 2020 5:19 pm
The TransCanada Highway has re-opened after a collsion, please use caution while driving as road conditions remain icy. Please reduce speed and increase space between vehicles
December 22nd, 2020 4:30 pm
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a roll over motor vehicle collision on the Trans Canada highway just west of the Box Springs overpass. Traffic is down to one lane. Please avoid the area if possible.
December 22nd, 2020 9:32 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and City of Medicine Hat have partnered with the Medicine Hat Rotary Club to provide bicycles to those in need.
Historically, the MHPS will receive approximately 150 reports of bicycles stolen annually, with t...
December 21st, 2020 2:05 pm
On December 21, 2020, at approximately 11:34 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a multivehicle motor vehicle collision which occurred at the intersection of Valley View Drive SW and 5th Street SW.
The investigatio...
December 18th, 2020 9:30 am
UPDATE: Clarification of Breach of Health Order Charge
In response to public concern and in an effort to provide clarification surrounding the charge laid for breach of public health orders, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has determined...
December 14th, 2020 4:00 pm
On December 14, 2020 at approximately 11:00 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service attempted to stop a Dodge pick up truck for a red light violation. When the officer activated the emergency lights, the operator of the truck accelerated in an ...
December 12th, 2020 2:55 pm
On December 12, 2020, at 1:35pm Police, Fire, and EMS responded to an injury motor vehicle collision on Carry Dr SE at Calder Rd SE. A Toyota Rav4 was Southbound on Carry Dr SE when a Mercedes Benz GLC that was Eastbound on Calder Rd SE failed t...
December 9th, 2020 8:51 am
During the early morning hours of December 8, 2020 members of Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to an alarm at a business on the 1200 block of Kingsway Avenue SE. Initial investigation confirmed that the business had been forcefull...
December 8th, 2020 1:05 pm
A Medicine Hat male has been charged with possession of stolen property following an investigation by the ALERT Regional Property Crime Unit and the Medicine Hat Police Service.
On December 7, 2020 a search warrant was executed in the 100 block of 1...
December 6th, 2020 3:37 pm
Stolen Vehicle Investigation
Medicine Hat Police Service patrol section is currently investigating the theft of a rare collector car, a red 1973 Pontiac Firebird. The car was reported stolen from a break and enter in an industrial area in th...
November 26th, 2020 8:03 pm
UPDATE
The TC Highway Westbound lanes are now clear and open. Thank you for your patience!
There is currently a Semi-Trailer blocking the westbound lanes of the Trans Canada Highway at 16th Street SW. Expect delays as Westbound tra...
November 26th, 2020 9:49 am
On December 1, 2020, new impaired driving legislation will come into force in Alberta. Bill 21, the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act, will change how impaired drivers are penalized with new immediate roadside penalties and also change the proc...
November 24th, 2020 5:59 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is warning pet owners of an aggressive Moose in the area of Cannaught Drive SW. The cow Moose is wintering in the coulee's in the area and has acted aggresively towards a dog being walked in the area.&n...
November 18th, 2020 8:14 am
In the early morning hours of November 18, 2020, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service were called to a break and enter in progress in the 100 block of 1 Street NE. A male had entered a locked apartment complex and was attempting to steal proper...
November 17th, 2020 7:42 am
There will be a wide load escort today from 9:00 am to approx. 10:30 am. The load will start from 10 Ave SW to the Trans Canada Highway west through Redcliff. There will be counter flow traffic. Please expect minor delays. ...
November 12th, 2020 4:39 pm
Altawana Drive NE is now open. Thank you.
November 12th, 2020 3:59 pm
The Medicine Hat Police would like to ask that motorists avoid Altawana Drive NE, specifically the northbound lane, as there is a large semi truck that is unable to negotiate the slippery roadway. Stay tuned for updates.
November 12th, 2020 9:58 am
On the morning of November 12, 2020 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service attended to the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway Bridge for a report of a female in distress. The highway was closed for a short time while officers negotiated w...
November 12th, 2020 9:30 am
UPDATE - The Trans Canada Bridge is now open. Thank you for your patience. Additional information to follow.
November 12th, 2020 9:13 am
Serious Police Incident - The Medicine Hat Police are asking motorists to avoid the westbound lane of the Trans Canada Bridge as police are currently dealing with a serious police incident. More information to follow.
November 11th, 2020 12:47 pm
UPDATE: The westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway is now open. Thank you for your patience, and please drive carefully.
November 11th, 2020 11:04 am
Be advised that the westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway, just east of the Dunmore Road intersection is closed due to a motor vehicle collision. The eastbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway is still open. Please avoid this area at this time.&...
November 10th, 2020 11:55 pm
The Medicine Hat area is currently experiencing the rapidly accumulation of snow which could make travel difficult over some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulat...
November 9th, 2020 8:45 am
On November 8, 2020, at approximately 5:57 PM a Medicine Hat resident reported that his company vehicle had been stolen from a shop in the light industrial area of the city.
On November 9, 2020, at approximately 1:37 AM MHPS patrol members observed ...
November 7th, 2020 11:37 pm
An intense winter storm is occurring in the Medicine Hat area. Heavy snow is expected to continue tonight into Sunday before ending early Monday morning. Officers are reporting that road conditions in the city are currently very poor.&nbs...
November 7th, 2020 8:21 am
On November 7, 2020 at 3:00PM, MHPS received a call for service of a 30 year old male who was in emotional distress. Upon police arrival, an officer attempted to provide crisis support to the male which was unsuccessful. The male then continued...
November 7th, 2020 8:17 am
On November 7, 2020 at approximately 9:00 am members of MHPS Patrol Section stopped a motor vehicle bearing an Ontario license plate on Southridge Dr SE as a result of a traffic infraction. During the vehicle stop it was learned that the driver ...
November 3rd, 2020 7:38 am
Please be advised police will be assisting with a wide load escort today at 9:00 a.m. Expect traffic delays between 10 Ave SW and the Trans Canada Highway westbound through to Redcliff. The move should not take any longer than 90 minutes....
November 2nd, 2020 1:13 pm
Amber Drain, who was the subject of a missing person report, has been found and is safe. The Medicine Hat Police thanks the public for their attention with this matter.
November 2nd, 2020 8:51 am
On November 1st,2020 at approximately 9:00 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a report of a Bobcat excavator driving south on Dunmore Road SE. It was reported that the Bobcat had intentionally rammed a City of Medicine ...
November 2nd, 2020 8:20 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate Amber Drain who was last seen on October 31, 2020. Amber is a resident of Calgary, AB however she was last seen leaving the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Amber is 38 years ol...
October 30th, 2020 9:58 am
ALERT has seized several firearms and an array of stolen property following the arrest of a Coaldale, Alta. man.
ALERT’s Southeast Alberta Property Crime Unit seized six firearms in total, including two sawed-off shotguns, two rifles, and two ...
October 30th, 2020 8:07 am
Every Halloween children look forward to dressing up as their favorite character to go trick or treating through the neighbourhood. While it is an exciting time for kids, it is important for parents and homeowners to follow some simple safety tips to...
October 29th, 2020 12:15 pm
On October 29, 2020 at approximately 9:00 AM an officer from the Municipal Enforcement Section responded to a report of three or more coyotes in the Police Point Park area. After discussion with the complainant it was learned that the coyotes appeare...
October 28th, 2020 9:30 am
On October 28, 2020 at approximately 3:20 AM members of Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to an alarm at a church located on Palliser Place NE. Upon arrival officers observed damage indicative of a break and enter and the building ...
October 23rd, 2020 5:08 pm
The intersection of Trans Canada Way and 13 Avenue is now open. Thank you for yor patience.
October 23rd, 2020 5:07 pm
On October 23, 2020 shortly after midnight the Medicine Hat Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence located in the 300 block of 4 Street NW. When officers arrived on scene they found that the home had been forcefully entered, bea...
October 23rd, 2020 4:37 pm
The Medicine Hat Police is currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Trans Canada Way and 13 Avenue. We ask that you avoid this area as traffic is being re-directed.
October 23rd, 2020 4:22 pm
On October 23,, 2020 at approximately 2:30 AM the Medicine Hat Police attempted to stop a red SUV that was traveling at a high rate of speed on Parkview Drive. The driver did not comply and due to the speed at which the vehicle was traveling and in c...
October 23rd, 2020 1:50 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), after consultation with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, has charged a MHPS police officer with one count of sexual assault in connection with an off-duty incident.
On October 11, 2020 the MHPS responded...
October 22nd, 2020 8:07 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is pleased to introduce the members of the newly formed Downtown Patrol Unit (DPU). Sergeant Brian Bohrn will lead the team and will be supported by Constables Jason Van Mulligen and Lori Parasynchuk.
Throughout his c...
October 21st, 2020 2:11 pm
UPDATE:
The TransCanada Highway has been reopened in both directions however driving conditions continue to be poor. Please drive with caution and avoid unnecessary travel if possible.
Be advised that due to icy roads and white out co...
October 17th, 2020 12:24 am
On the evening of October 16th at about 9:45 pm the Medicine Hat Police Service along with other emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle collision on 1 Street SE at Division Avenue South. The investigation revealed that a Chrysler Intr...
October 16th, 2020 11:04 pm
Investigators are now clear of collision scene at Division Avenue South and 1 Street SE. The roadway is now open to the public. Additional information to follow.
October 16th, 2020 9:49 pm
The Medicine Hat Police is currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Division Avenue South and 1 Street SE. Please avoid this area as traffic is being re-directed.
October 16th, 2020 5:48 am
Shortly after midnight on October 16, 2020, the Medicine Hat Police Service was notified that two horses had made their way into the Medicine Hat City limits and were wondering neighborhoods. Police observed the two horses grazing in several parks fr...
October 7th, 2020 8:02 am
More than $200,000 worth of stolen property and 63 firearms have been recovered after an ALERT investigation in southeast Alberta.
ALERT’s Southeast Alberta Property Crime Unit partnered with Taber Police Service, Taber RCMP, and Medicine Hat ...
October 5th, 2020 10:17 am
On October 5, 2020 at approximately 6:15 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and Medicine Hat Fire Service, responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Allowance Avenue SE. The fire was contained to a detached garage and no on...
October 5th, 2020 6:30 am
Emergency Crews are on scene at a structure fire in the 500 Block of Allowance Ave SE., Medicine Hat. Please avoid the area and allow the police and fire services room to work. Any media inquiries are directed to the Medicine Hat Fire Service.
...
September 30th, 2020 1:02 pm
A rural crime spree has been thwarted, with ALERT making two arrests and recovering nearly $20,000 of stolen property.
The arrests took place on September 24, 2020, with the assistance of the Redcliff RCMP, after a Medicine Hat home was searched. Th...
September 30th, 2020 8:37 am
On September 29, 2020, at approximately 11:50 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a stabbing that had occurred at a residence on Carswell Road.
Resulting from the investigation, a 20-year-old female was arrested, ...
September 30th, 2020 8:33 am
On September 29, the Medicine Hat Police Service advanced the investigation into a recent theft of music equipment resulting in a 31-year-old Medicine Hat male charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000.
On August 21, 2020 it was reporte...
September 28th, 2020 2:43 pm
UPDATE: 3:28 PM
Sierra Blvd is now open in both directions Thank you for your cooperation
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a structure fire in the Sierra Blvd SW and Southridge Drive area of the City. Much of this...
September 28th, 2020 1:44 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is aware of community concerns regarding the issuance of a ticket surrounding a recent intersection violation. While a public response to these types of concerns would typically not be provided, as there is a co...
September 25th, 2020 10:33 pm
On September 25, 2020 at about 9:30 pm police were responding to a domestic dispute complaint between a male and a female. Officers located the vehicle involved, a white 2020 Hyundai Tucson, on 3 St SE in the 800 block. Police believed the female was...
September 23rd, 2020 8:32 am
A 15-year-old male has been charged in connection with a robbery of a liquor store that occurred the on September 21, 2020 following an investigation by the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Major Crime Section.
On September 21st , 2020 at approxim...
September 22nd, 2020 10:17 am
On September 21st , 2020 at approximately 7:50 PM, an unknown male entered a liquor store located on South Railway Street SE, produced a weapon and demanded cash from the staff member. The male then fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money a...
September 22nd, 2020 7:41 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is proud to be joining forces with law enforcement agencies across North America today for “Operation Clear Track” — the single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative in North America. ...
September 21st, 2020 1:34 pm
Update
The Trans Canada Highway is now clear and traffic is moving normally in both directions. MHPS would like to thank the public for their cooperation during this event!
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September 21st, 2020 2:53 am
On September 20th at approximately 10:50 pm the Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel attended to the scene of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision in the 2100 block of Brier Park Place NW. The preliminary investiga...
September 18th, 2020 10:15 am
A 25-year-old male has been charged in connection to shots fired into a Medicine Hat residence in May of 2020.
On May 14, 2020, at approximately 4:45 am, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to the 200 block of 4th Street SW t...
September 10th, 2020 9:10 am
Every year on September 10th, people in over 50 countries connect to work together to prevent suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an opportunity to promote understanding about suicide and this year’s theme is Working Together to Pre...
September 9th, 2020 9:16 am
An assortment of drugs and weapons were seized after ALERT searched a rural residence outside Medicine Hat. Five people were arrested.
Nine firearms and an estimated $21,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized from an acreage property in Cypress Cou...
September 9th, 2020 8:11 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is pleased to announce the formation of a new permanent uniformed Downtown Patrol Unit (DPU). The unit was formed to address public behaviour concerns and increase the feeling of safety for residents and businesses in ...
September 8th, 2020 9:04 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service has partnered with Bike Index and is encouraging cyclists to register their bikes.
Bike Index is a non-profit, online bike registry to prove ownership, alert the community if a bike has been stolen, search a found bic...
September 3rd, 2020 6:27 pm
At 1329hrs on September 3rd, 2020, a moped driven by a 35-year old Medicine Hat woman was northbound in the outside lane of South Railway St SE approaching the 5th St SE intersection. The moped abruptly changed lanes into the inside lane and collided...
September 1st, 2020 10:43 am
On August 31, 2020 at approximately 8:30 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police (MHPS) were called to a residence located in the 0 hundred block of 3 Street NE following a report of persons breaking into a residence and assaulting the occupants. The ...
September 1st, 2020 5:42 am
On the evening of August 31st at about 11:13 pm the Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel attended to the scene of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada highway and the Kin Coulee Dip. The investigation cause...
September 1st, 2020 3:53 am
UPDATE / HIGHWAY OPEN - The Trans Canada Highway is now open. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes are once again open to traffic. Thank you for your cooperation.
August 31st, 2020 11:32 pm
UPDATE - We have now closed down both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Trans Canada Highway at the Kin Coulee Dip. Please be advise that all traffic is being re-routed. Updates to follow.
August 31st, 2020 11:23 pm
Be advised there is a motor vehicle collision on the westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway at the Kin Coulee Dip causing traffic delays and lane closures. The Highway is currently closed at the Trans Canada Highway at College Ave. Please avoid t...
August 27th, 2020 5:26 pm
Be advised there is a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Carry Dr and Dunmore causing traffic delays and lane closures. Please avoid the area while crews are working on scene.
August 26th, 2020 1:59 pm
Be advised there is a three vehicle collision at the intersection of Southview Drive and Dunmore Road. Traffic is tied up in all directions while emergency crews attend to the scene. Please avoid the area.
Update.
The intersection...
August 25th, 2020 12:54 pm
Please be advised there is a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 10 St SW and 25 St SW. A vehicle struck a pole and started a grass fire. Emergency crews are on scene. Avoid the area.
Crews will be working on the p...
August 25th, 2020 10:23 am
Four people have been arrested and charged with drug and firearms offences after an ALERT investigation in Brooks, Alta. More than $46,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized.
ALERT’s organized crime team based in Medicine Hat concluded the in...
August 25th, 2020 3:30 am
On August 25, 2020 at 0015 hours Police attended to the Cecil Hotel located at 733 4 St SE for a Break and Enter. A subject gained access to the front doors of the hotel and subsequently gained access to the lobby ATM. The ATM was extensively damaged...
August 24th, 2020 8:02 pm
On August 24th, 2020 at approximately 12:45 PM members of Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) were dispatched to a residence on the 0 block of Sprague Way SE for a report of a physical dispute. Upon arrival at the scene a 30-year-old male was located ...
August 24th, 2020 4:08 pm
Please expect traffic delays on the Trans Canada Highway eastbound between the College overpass and 13 Ave SE. Use caution when near emergency vehicles. Please avoid the area until crews are clear.
Update
The collisio...
August 24th, 2020 9:58 am
Following an investigation into the structure fire that occurred on August 19, 2020 in the 2500 block of 22 Avenue SE, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has charged Natalie Denholm, 37-years-old, of Medicine Hat, AB with arson.
No further charg...
August 21st, 2020 10:40 am
On August 21, 2020 at approximately 2:20 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police (MHPS) were called to a residence located in the 1400 block of 5 Avenue NE following a report of a male victim who had been stabbed by a knife. There had been a small gat...
August 21st, 2020 10:39 am
On August 21, 2020 at approximately 3:22 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attended to the business located at 1051 Ross Glen Drive SE, for a report of a multi-vehicle hit and run collision.
A semi-truck and trailer was driving th...
August 20th, 2020 10:27 am
On August 19, 2020 at approximately 6:00 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and Medicine Hat Fire Service, responded to a structure fire in the 2500 block of 22 Avenue SE. The fire was contained to one side of the duplex and no one...
August 19th, 2020 6:02 pm
The Medicine Hat Police along with Medicine Hat Fire are currently on the scene of a structure fire in the 2500 block of 22 Avenue SE. Please avoid the area.
August 19th, 2020 5:41 pm
We are now clear of the scene on Scholten Hill and it is now open to the public.
August 19th, 2020 5:27 pm
The Medicine Hat Police is currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on Scholten Hill. The investigation is ongoing and traffic is being re-routed. Please avoid the area.
August 18th, 2020 10:38 am
Vehicles, firearms, and power tools are just some of the stolen items recovered by an upstart policing team in southeast Alberta. A joint forces initiative between ALERT, Medicine Hat Police Service, and the RCMP is aimed at tackling regional propert...
August 17th, 2020 11:49 am
Please be advised police are on the scene of a three vehicle motor collision at the bottom of Scholten Hill. Traffic is reduced to one lane.
Update. The collision has been cleared, normal traffic flow has resumed.
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August 17th, 2020 9:56 am
On August 17, 2020 at approximately 4:00 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) and Medicine Hat Fire Service, responded to a fire within an apartment building located on Sprague Way SE. It appears that an unidentified person had inten...
August 13th, 2020 7:13 pm
The source of the frivolous 911 calls has been uncovered. It was found to be a curious 5 year old who had been calling us. We would like to thank those parents and family members who checked with their children and their devices to help u...
August 13th, 2020 5:09 pm
Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service are currently investigating a complaint involving frivolous 911 calls. Over the past 24 hours hundreds of calls have been made to Medicine Hat 911 Communication Centre from a disconnected cellular phone in t...
August 13th, 2020 2:16 pm
Recently there have been several social media posts drawing attention to a sexual assault that was investigated in July 2020 in Medicine Hat by the Southern Alberta Integrated Child Exploitation (ICE) Team. As a result of the ICE investigation a per...
August 10th, 2020 10:02 am
On the morning of August 10th at around 4:00 am a member of the Medicine Hat Police was conducting a property check in the 600 block of Bridge Street SE and located a suspicious female trespassing in the area. While the female was being arreste...
August 5th, 2020 3:53 pm
On August 5th members of the MHPS Patrol Section attended to Hill Pool at 44 7 Street SW for a report of a mischief to the swimming pool. Investigators have determined that the damage occurred sometime between the late evening hours of August 4th and...
August 2nd, 2020 2:17 pm
In the early morning daylight hours of August 2, 2020, Medicine Hat Fire Service and South East Alberta Search and Rescue returned to the South Saskatchewan River to begin the remains of the 31 year-old male who had been swept away into the river the...
August 2nd, 2020 1:46 am
On August 1, 2020 at 5:36 PM, emergency services were called to the area of the South Saskatchewan River near Finlay Bridge, as an adult male had gone missing while in the river. Police, Fire, South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue, and HALO searche...
August 1st, 2020 5:55 pm
Emergency Crews are currently on the scene of a water rescue event at the South Saskatchewan River in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Please avoid the area and provide the emergency crews with room to work.
Further updates to follow. ...
July 31st, 2020 9:47 am
At about 1:30 pm, July 30, 2020, two patrol members were conducting a foot patrol of the down town core, when they were approached by a member of the public who reported open air intravenous drug use in the 400 Block of 5 Ave SE.
The patrol members ...
July 31st, 2020 9:22 am
The MHPS will be focusing on young drivers during the month of August as part of the province wide Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Vehicle crashes are the number one killer of young people in Alberta. Age, inexperience, distraction and p...
July 31st, 2020 9:20 am
The August 2020 Bylaw Education and Enforcement Program (BEEP) will be focusing on the animal care provisions under the Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw, and cats to be specific.
Everyday your pet shows you unconditional love and affection; retur...
July 31st, 2020 8:16 am
Due to COVID-19 the Medicine Hat Police Service will not be hosting an auction this year and instead items normally disposed of through the police auction, including bikes, will be sold as part of upcoming Gateway Auction sales on August 22 and 29/20...
July 23rd, 2020 12:47 pm
Police are clear from the scene of the fire, however, a Medicine Hat Fire Service - Fire Investigator remains on scene in an attempt to determine the cause and the origin of the fire.
July 23rd, 2020 11:48 am
Emergency Crews are on scene at a structure fire in the 200 Block of 6 St SE., Medicine Hat. Please avoid the area and allow the police and fire services room to work. Any media inquiries are directed to the Medicine Hat Fire Service.
...
July 23rd, 2020 9:34 am
During the evening of July 22, 2020 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), working in partnership with the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), responded to a report of a stolen BMW SUV nearing the city of Medicine Hat.
Members of the MHPS con...
July 22nd, 2020 2:04 am
20-16142
On July 21, 2020 at approximately 8:20PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to the 100 block of Anson Ave SW for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian versus vehicle. Emergency Medical Services tran...
July 21st, 2020 1:08 pm
On July 20, 2020 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to six different calls for service related to mental health and addictions crisis. Five of those calls resulted in persons being apprehended under the provisions of the ment...
July 20th, 2020 3:42 pm
Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service are investigating a single vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred on Holsom Road at the intersection with Highway #3, which has resulted in the death of a 58-year-old female, who was the driver and lo...
July 16th, 2020 2:45 pm
Between 11:00 PM on July 15, 2020 and 8:00 AM on July 16, 2020, unknown person(s) spray painted “CHHS 2020” in white on multiple vehicles and property in the area of 2 Avenue NE and 18 Street NE, Medicine Hat. An estimate of the damage is...
July 10th, 2020 11:09 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service received a complaint of a fake gold/ jewellery scam on July 9, 2020. The most recent victim was approached by persons of Middle Eastern descent, who advise the victim that they were selling legitimate gold and silver j...
July 7th, 2020 12:04 pm
On July 7, 2020, at approximately 8:15 AM, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a male in distress in the zero hundred block of 3 Street SE. Police attended to the area and located a 46-year-old male victim, who reported he had been t...
July 7th, 2020 8:38 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) continues to receive numerous reports from community members who have fallen victim to phone scams over the past several weeks. Fraudsters will often represent themselves as police officers or as employees of Re...
July 3rd, 2020 5:25 pm
The Medicine Hat Police along with other emergency personnel are currently on the scene of of motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Maple Ave SE and Prince Street. The southbound lane of Maple Ave is currently down to one lane of traffic. Pl...
June 27th, 2020 5:30 pm
The Trans Canada HWY at 16th Street SW has reopened after a serious Motor Vehicle Collision. A two vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of 16th Street SW and the Trans Canada highway at about 4:38 p.m. ...
June 27th, 2020 4:45 pm
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of an injury MVC at Trans Canada Hwy and 16th Street SW. West bound traffic on the Trans Canada is closed at College Drive. Traffic east bound is slowed to one lane. Pleas...
June 26th, 2020 5:21 pm
On June 26, 2020 at about 12:30 pm. Police and fire responded to multiple fires in Strathcona park. Upon arrival it was determined that over 25 separate fires had been set in various parts of the park. Fire services were able ...
June 26th, 2020 1:01 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged a local male in connection with recent offences relating to an arson and assault with a weapon investigation.
On May 29, 2020 at approximately 5:00 AM a suspect lit a motor vehicle on f...
June 24th, 2020 10:49 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged two women in connection with a series of frauds affecting a local business between the months of January to December 2019. During this time period over $36,000 of fuel was obtained by us...
June 23rd, 2020 1:58 pm
One year ago, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) launched a mobile device application intended to provide the community with improved access to police resources and information. Since that date 6,400 users have downloaded the app, 500 tips have b...
June 23rd, 2020 11:53 am
On June 23, 2020 at 9:45 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, EMS and Fire Service attended to the 4000 block of 13 Avenue SE for a reported collision between a motor vehicle and a cyclist.
The investigation revealed that a 2014 Chevrolet ...
June 23rd, 2020 8:02 am
On June 17, 2020 at approximately 10:45 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a dispute in the area of Sundown Road SW. The complainant advised that a male had been assaulted with a baseball bat, was badly injured, an...
June 23rd, 2020 5:47 am
On June 23, 2020 at approximately 0155hrs MHPS received a report of a train versus vehicle collision on the railway tracks in the open field near the 1200 block of 12 Street North West. Prior to police arrival, CP Rail advised that there were no occu...
June 19th, 2020 9:52 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) recognizes that the presence of drug trafficking, and the trafficking of stolen property, especially in our neighborhoods, is a public safety concern and unacceptable. Members of the community can assist police ...
June 19th, 2020 4:35 am
On the morning of June 19, 2020 the Medicine Hat police responded to a weapons complaint. During the course of the investigation members seized a conducted energy weapon (commonly referred to as a taser). As a result of the investigation ...
June 18th, 2020 7:46 pm
Motor Vehicle Collision
On The afternoon of June 18th at about 4:30 pm the Medicine Hat Police responded to Saamis Drive NW for a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a motorbike. The investigation revealed that a 23 ye...
June 18th, 2020 11:15 am
At approximately 6:00 AM on June 18, 2020 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service were called to the 1000 block of Balmoral Street SE in relation to a dispute. The complainant advised that a 20-year-old male subject had taken a motor vehicle witho...
June 18th, 2020 9:27 am
Since April 1st,2020 the Medicine Hat Police Service has received 19 reports from local residents impacted by fraud and scam attempts. The calls that have been trending in Medicine Hat are:
• Canada Revenue Agency Scam
The caller will identify...
June 11th, 2020 1:43 pm
Update Motor Vehicle Collision 20-12518 (Vehicle Fire)
The Medicine Hat Police Service is now clear of the reported motor vehicle collision on Southview Dr SE. Upon arrival, investigation revealed that it was actually a vehicle fire caused by mechan...
June 11th, 2020 10:53 am
Three Medicine Hat residents have been charged with drug and property offences following an investigation completed by the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Regional Property Crime Unit (RPCU).
On June 9, 2020, police concluded a short-term investi...
June 9th, 2020 8:21 am
On June 9, 2020 at approximately 3:45 AM the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a robbery that had occurred at a convenience store located in the 1500 block of Dunmore Road SE.
It was reported that an unknown suspect had entered the bu...
June 8th, 2020 10:39 am
Methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized in an ALERT drug bust that took place just outside of Medicine Hat. Four suspects were arrested.
The arrests took place on June 3, 2020 in Veinerville, Alta., a hamlet located just east of Medicine ...
June 7th, 2020 7:02 am
On June 7, 2020 at approximately 2am, members of the MHPS attended to a report of a male damaging property and threatening self-harm in the 300 block of 3rd St SE. Once inside the suite, patrol members attempted to negotiate with the male who had cli...
June 6th, 2020 10:57 am
On June 5th at about 1:40 pm, a 40 year-old male caused a disturbance at the Medicine Hat Walmart. The suspect damaged food products and other merchandise, then left the store.
Once outside, in the parking lot, the male proceeded to kick several veh...
June 5th, 2020 5:37 pm
On June 5th shortly after 4:00 pm the Medicine Hat Police Service along with other emergency personnel responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover at the intersection of Woodman Ave SE and 5 Street SE. The investigation has revealed that...
June 5th, 2020 4:31 pm
The Medicine Hat Police would ask that motorists and members of the public avoid the area of Woodman Ave SE and 5 Street SE as officers are currently investigating a motor vehicle collision. Additional information to follow.
June 2nd, 2020 1:39 pm
June 2, 2020 – Dangerous Driving
On June 1, 2020 at approximately 7:30 PM a Ford F350 was travelling North on 11th Avenue NE in the 2300 hundred block at a high rate of speed. The vehicle sideswiped a parked vehicle and then crashed into a woo...
June 1st, 2020 3:49 pm
I have served the citizens of Medicine Hat as a police officer for forty years and throughout my career I have always tried to serve with the core values of; integrity, respect, accountability and courage at the centre of my service.
In reflection o...
June 1st, 2020 7:59 am
As you undertake your spring cleanup projects, the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section of the Medicine Hat Police Service and Cypress County are reminding residents to cover loads being transported throughout the city and county, specifically during ...
May 29th, 2020 2:17 pm
In early May, the Medicine Hat ALERT Organized Crime Section entered into an investigation with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) relating to a local male suspected of importing prohibited weapons and devices.
On May 7, 2020, CBSA officers at the...
May 29th, 2020 9:01 am
The graduation ceremonies of the 2020 Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) and Taber Police Service (TPS) Cadet Training program took place on Friday, May 29th, 2020. Due to COVID-19 health restrictions the ceremony w...
May 28th, 2020 4:57 pm
On 28 May 2020, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service ALERT Organized Crime Section attempted to execute a criminal code search warrant of a residence on Ross Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB relating to the importation and possession of a prohibited...
May 28th, 2020 2:19 pm
The event that occurred in the 900 block of Ross Street SE has successfully come to a conclusion. The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation during this time. Further comments will be...
May 28th, 2020 12:58 pm
Currently the Medicine Hat Police Service is dealing with an incident in the 900 block of Ross Street SE. This event is still ongoing. We would ask that the public continue to avoid the area and those residents who live in close proximity...
May 28th, 2020 12:22 pm
The Medicine Hat Police is currently dealing with a high profile incident and would ask that the public avoid the area of the 900 block of Ross Street SE. Additional information will be forthcoming. Thank you.
May 23rd, 2020 1:51 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is continuing the investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the 1200 block of McKenzie Cres NW, which resulted in the death of an 83-year-old Medicine Hat woman. The cause of the collision is ...
May 23rd, 2020 11:02 am
20-10796 Injury Motor Vehicle Collision
Members of MHPS Patrol and Traffic Section along with EMS are currently on scene at an injury motor vehicle collision on the 1200 block of McKenzie Cres NW. Emergency crews on sight are requesting motorists to...
May 22nd, 2020 11:38 am
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the lives and habits of all Canadians. To help understand its impacts on people across the country, Statistics Canada is collecting information related to the perceptions of crime, safety, and violence duri...
May 22nd, 2020 8:50 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service in partnership with the Medicine Hat Police Commission is proud to present the 2019 Medicine Hat Police Service Annual Report.
The report includes a review of operational highlights as well as features key activities ...
May 21st, 2020 8:25 am
Four Medicine Hat men have been charged with a variety of child sexual exploitation offences following a series of arrests by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit.
ICE’s investigation stems from the suspects’ alleged invo...
May 18th, 2020 3:25 pm
On May 18, 2020, the Medicine Hat Police responded to report of a distraught female on Finely Bridge. After negotiating with the female, she was safely taken into custody and apprehended under the Mental Health Act. The female was then tr...
May 18th, 2020 3:16 pm
The Medicine Hat Police are currently at the scene of a high risk situation on Finley Bridge. We are asking people (pedestrian & vehicular) to avoid the area while we are dealing with the event.
May 18th, 2020 2:08 pm
On May 18, 2020 at about 5:30 am the Medicine Hat Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in Strathcona Park. The investigation revealed a black sedan was travelling at a high rate of speed and collided with a tree. A female passeng...
May 14th, 2020 1:41 pm
On May 14, 2020, at approximately 4:45am, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to the 200 block of 4th Street SW to investigate a weapons complaint. The investigation has determined that an unidentified person approached the re...
May 12th, 2020 12:05 am
Colton Cobler, has been located and is safe! The MHPS would like to thank the community for their help.
May 11th, 2020 1:02 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is aware of an emerging trend of local online groups that have been created to encourage the gesture of members treating others with a baskets of goodies that are delivered anonymously, in an effort to lift the ...
May 11th, 2020 7:40 am
This week is Alberta Crime Prevention Week, intended to raise awareness about what communities can do to promote community safety through the prevention of crime.
Safe Homes
Our homes are very important to us and during the COVID-19 pandemic indivi...
May 10th, 2020 10:45 am
On Sunday, May 10, 2020, the Medicine Hat Police stopped a motorist traveling 102 kmh in a 50 kmh zone along 20 St NE and Hatcher Drive NE. The 82 year old male was charged with exceeding the speed limit and was given a mandatory court date to speak ...
May 8th, 2020 1:31 pm
On May 8, 2020 members of the Medicine Hat Police attended to a residence on McCutcheon Drive for a Mental Health related complaint involving a 24 year old male. Police Officers attempted to negotiate with the male and were required to apprehend him ...
May 7th, 2020 7:58 pm
Update on missing Medicine Hat man MHPS file 20-9536
Kory George, has been located and is safe! The MHPS would like to thank the community for sharing the post and for the tips received.
...
May 7th, 2020 8:20 am
ALERT seized a loaded handgun during the arrest of a suspected drug dealer. In addition to the firearm, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized.
The drug seizure took place on May 1, 2020, in Bassano, Alta. ALERT’s Medicine Hat orga...
May 7th, 2020 7:02 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public to locate 49-year-old, Kory George, who was reported missing on May 6, 2020. Kory might be seen driving his 2014 red Ford Explorer with Alberta licence plate BHS7702 and he may h...
May 6th, 2020 7:46 am
On May 5, 2020, at approximately 9:15 pm, Medicine Hat 911 Communications received a report from a male in St. Louis, Missouri that a manifesto had been posted to the internet platform Reddit, which contained threats to the Medicine Hat Regional Hosp...
May 4th, 2020 11:30 am
Between May 1 and May 4, 2020 members of the MHPS and Bylaw Enforcement Section have attended to twenty-seven (27) noise complaints within the City of Medicine Hat. The majority of these noise complaints were in relation to outdoor activities with lo...
May 4th, 2020 10:27 am
Over the past weekend, May 1st to 3rd, 2020, several tickets were issued for speeding. In certain cases drivers were observed operating their vehicles at excessive speeds, nearly double or over double, the posted speed limit. These speeds included th...
May 4th, 2020 7:57 am
Following a four-month investigation ALERT has seized 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine in Medicine Hat. The seizure is believed to be the city’s largest.
ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team concluded its investigation on April 28, ...
April 25th, 2020 9:42 am
Weapons Complaint Update
MHPS File 20-8623
UPDATE to High Risk Incident:
On April 25th, at approximately 0830hrs members of MHPS Patrol section responded to a weapons complaint in the 2300 block of Hatcher Drive NE. Police investigation revealed t...
April 23rd, 2020 4:20 pm
On April 23, 2020, at approximately 2:30 PM a 14-year-old female was walking in the 800 block of 5th Street SE when she was approached by a lone male driving an older model, black GMC / Chevrolet four door pickup truck. The male pulled up beside the ...
April 23rd, 2020 12:24 pm
On April 21, 2020, at approximately 10:30 p.m. police attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on a white Chevrolet van, in the Northeast area of the city, after it was observed driving erratically. Upon activating the police emergency equipment the drive...
April 23rd, 2020 10:39 am
On April 22, 2020, at approximately 9:30 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway in the westbound lanes of the Kin Coulee dip. Upon investigation it was determined that a male w...
April 22nd, 2020 9:56 pm
Police are currently at the scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision on the Trans Canada Highway in the Kin Coulee Dip. The westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway is currently closed, please avoid this area for the time being.
April 21st, 2020 7:53 am
On April 21st, 2020 at approximately 2:00 AM a lone male armed with a knife entered a business in the 800 block of Redcliff Drive SW, Medicine Hat. Upon entering the business, the male confronted a staff member and demanded cash. Once a small amount ...
April 20th, 2020 10:45 am
During the evening of April 19, 2020 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to an report of a break and enter in progress to a residence located in the 500 block of 9 Street SW. The homeowner, who was present at the time, called police ...
April 17th, 2020 9:59 am
On April 16, 2020, the Medicine Hat Police Service was notified of a potentially suicidal male operating a motor vehicle that possibly had a firearm. With a description of the vehicle, Patrols members were able to locate the subject and conduct a veh...
April 16th, 2020 3:20 pm
On April 16, 2020 members of Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a break and enter to a business located in the 400 Block of 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat. Several items were reported to be stolen including electronic equipment and kni...
April 13th, 2020 8:48 am
On April 13, 2020, at approximately 0710 hours a male attended to the front counter of the Medicine Hat Police Service. The male was in obvious distress and advised police that he was going to kill himself. The male then brandished a small hunting kn...
April 13th, 2020 7:44 am
On April 13, 2020, at approximately 0620 hours Medicine Hat 911 Communications received a complaint that a vehicle had just been stolen from a residence on Woodman Avenue SE. Patrol members attended to the area and located the vehicle a short distanc...
April 9th, 2020 11:20 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section has noted a concerning trend involving aggressive dog complaints. Since April 1 2020 there have been six aggressive dog complaints received, with five confirmed bites involvi...
April 9th, 2020 2:30 am
MHPS and Fire Service are currently on scene at a vehicle fire on the 200 block of Ross Glen Drive South East. Please avoid the area until such time as emergency crews have the scene safe and contained.
Patrol Staff Sergeant
April 7th, 2020 9:49 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) in collaboration with Community Housing and the City of Medicine Hat Parks and Recreation Department is announcing a new collaborative effort to reduce homeless encampments found within areas of the City, and in...
April 7th, 2020 8:08 am
On April 6, 2020, at approximately 6:20 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a male with a firearm in Police Point park. An employee of the Nature Centre was advised by two people who were just walking out of the par...
April 6th, 2020 6:44 pm
Members of the MHPS have recently cleared and reopened Police Point Park. Police have arrested one person in relation to this event; however, further investigation is ongoing. More information regarding this incident will be released on the mor...
April 3rd, 2020 2:33 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service has expanded online reporting capabilities to improve service delivery to the community while practicing safe distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some previous filters have been removed that prevented th...
March 30th, 2020 2:01 pm
On March 25, 2020, the Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health made a public health orders requiring a mandatory self-quarantine and self-isolation period in some circumstances. Returning international travellers are required to self-quarantine for a...
March 27th, 2020 6:06 pm
On March 27th at approximately 0450am members of MHPS Patrols were conducting property checks when they observed a suspicious vehicle with freshly sustained damage. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the suspect fled from police. Patrol Units...
March 27th, 2020 1:24 pm
March 27, 2020 –Impaired Driving
On March 27th, 2020 at approximately 6:45 a.m. members of MHPS stopped a motor vehicle as a result of driving complaint. The complainant indicated the vehicle was driving erratically and posed a danger to other...
March 24th, 2020 1:49 pm
On March 24th, 2020 at approximately 12:30 p.m. an unknown female attended to the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) building located at 884 2nd Street SE, and entered the front foyer of the building with a large black bag. Once in the foyer, the fem...
March 24th, 2020 12:46 pm
The MHPS is investigating a suspicious package that was left in the front lobby of MHPS, located at 884 2nd St SE. The public is asked to stay away from the Police Service until further notice
March 18th, 2020 11:20 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to remind citizens to continue be aware of various frauds and scams, and keep an eye out for new ones related to COVID-19.
One of the most common types of reported frauds are mass markin...
March 14th, 2020 1:30 pm
In an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19, and to protect the health & safety of first responders and members of the community, the Medicine Hat Police Service will be adjusting response protocols while maintaining the continuity of public ...
March 12th, 2020 8:28 am
On March 11, 2020, at approximately 12:30PM, Medicine Hat Police Service received a 9-1-1 call reporting a break and enter in progress to a residence located in the 200 block of 13 Street SW.
The home owner was able to give an excellent physical des...
March 11th, 2020 6:24 pm
Kyle Duchcherer, previously reported as missing has been located and is safe.
The Medicine Hat Police Service would like thank members of the public for their assistance in this matter.
March 10th, 2020 6:19 am
On March 9, 2020 at about 10:15 p.m. a call was received about a single vehicle accident on Industrial Avenue SE at Iron avenue SE. A 2018 Hyundai Sonata with a lone female operator was travelling east bound on industrial avenue SE when it enter...
March 9th, 2020 8:31 am
One of the most common types of reported fraud are mass marking scams, also known as phishing scams. The word phishing comes from the way it is done, fraudster will replicate a valid company and send out emails that act as a lure to attract potential...
March 3rd, 2020 7:50 pm
Update to Disturbance:
The call for service in the area of Eagle Birth Rd SW is complete and traffic flow in this area has been restored. Police are also pleased to report that there were no injuries sustained by anyone as a result of this incident....
March 3rd, 2020 3:14 pm
On March 3, 2020 at approximately 2:11PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat Fire Services attended to a vehicle fire in the 2200 block of Box Springs Blvd. The fire was quickly contained and no injuries reported. Damage estim...
March 3rd, 2020 2:14 pm
On March 3, 2020, at approximately 12:30 PM, a call was received from a male who sounded distressed and who was threatening to harm himself. A short time later a vehicle was located at the corner of Maple Avenue and Prince Street that was possibly re...
March 3rd, 2020 8:48 am
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada and each week the MHPS Community Safety Unit will be sharing information on how to recognize and stop from falling victim to common frauds and scams. This week’s focus is on cybercrimes and online scams...
March 2nd, 2020 8:50 am
A Redcliff resident has been charged with counterfeiting and property offences following an investigation completed by the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Priority Street Crime Unit (PSCU). The investigation was initiated after a series of counter...
March 1st, 2020 5:20 pm
On March 1, 2020 MHPS received a report from a partnering Law Enforcement Agency of a female being taken against her will and forced into a black Chevy Cruz car with Saskatchewan licence plates. The incident was witnessed in Saskatchewan resulting in...
March 1st, 2020 10:37 am
The vehicle involved in the high risk incident ( Black 4-door Chevrolet Cruze) has been located and two persons are currently in MHPS custody. More information surrounding this incident will be released once members have finalized the investigat...
March 1st, 2020 10:07 am
The MHPS is requesting public assistance to locate a vehicle involved in a high risk offence.
The vehicle is a Black 4 –door 2019 Chevrolet Cruze with Saskatchewan license plate 633 LTG. If the vehicle is observed do not approach and call 9-1-...
February 27th, 2020 8:07 pm
3rd Street is now open for traffic. We appreciate your patience.
February 27th, 2020 3:23 pm
On February 25, 2020, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Priority Street Crime Unit (PSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 500 block of 5 Street SE.
Resulting from this investigation, 33-year-old, Jason Higdon of Medicine...
February 25th, 2020 5:55 pm
On the afternoon of February 25th the Medicine Hat Police responded to a call for service on Ross Haven Ave SE. Upon attending to the area, members encountered an individual who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Given the circumstances involve...
February 24th, 2020 3:42 pm
Traffic investigators have now cleared the scene on the Trans Canada Highway. Both lanes in the westbound and eastbound lanes are now open.
February 24th, 2020 12:18 pm
Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service are investigating a single vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred on the Trans Canada Highway, prior to the Box Springs Road NW exit, which has resulted in the death of at 40-year-old male, who was th...
February 24th, 2020 10:23 am
The Medicine Hat Police is currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on the westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway, just west of the 3 Street NW intersection. Eastbound traffic is not affected, however the westbound lane is now down to ...
February 24th, 2020 9:22 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged 53-year-old Claudio Tovar-Aguilar in relation to sexual assaults involving three female victims. The investigation into these additional offences was conducted after Tovar-Aguilar was ar...
February 23rd, 2020 7:25 am
February 23, 2020
Over the past several days Medicine Hat Police Service has attended to several complaints of counterfeit money. The fake money, US currency in $20 denominations, was passed at local businesses.
The texture of the fake money is s...
February 19th, 2020 8:49 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged an additional person in connection with a break in and theft from a jewelry store last week.
On February 10, 2020 at about 3:24 AM, a suspect broke into Gold Pro Jewellers located at #1...
February 14th, 2020 3:25 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged two people in connection with a break in and theft from a jewelry store earlier this week.
On February 10, 2020 at about 3:24 am, a suspect broke into Gold Pro Jewelers located at #108 ...
February 14th, 2020 2:01 pm
At approximately 10:45 AM on February 14, 2020, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a male in distress, who was possibly a danger to himself and others, and that he may be armed with a weapon.
Due to a potential safety co...
February 11th, 2020 9:33 pm
The Trans-Canada Highway has been reopened; however, driving conditions are still undesirable. Please slow down and allow extra time to get to your destinations until snow removal crews can clear major roadways.
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February 7th, 2020 10:43 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged a 32-year-old Medicine Hat man in connection to a crime spree that occurred throughout the city yesterday. During an eleven hour period the suspect committed several crimes before he was...
February 6th, 2020 7:48 pm
February 6, 2020 – Serious Event Notification Update (Suspect in Custody)
In relation to the police notification from earlier today that officers were dealing with a serious event, the Medicine Hat Police Service would like to update the publi...
February 6th, 2020 2:48 pm
The Medicine Hat Police is currently dealing with a serious incident in the area of 24 Street SE between 21 Ave SE and Southview Drive. We are asking the public to stay away from the area at this time until further notice.
February 6th, 2020 12:55 pm
Three people were arrested and 253 grams of methamphetamine were seized as the result of an ALERT investigation in Medicine Hat.
ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team, together with Medicine Hat Police Service, made the seizure on February...
February 3rd, 2020 10:01 am
Medicine Hat residents have been charged with drug and property offences following an investigation completed by the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Priority Street Crime Unit. This investigation originated from complaints submitted by community...
February 3rd, 2020 10:00 am
The traffic safety focus for the month of February will be on distracted driving.
As soon as a driver gets behind the wheel, driving should be the top thing on their mind. When a driver is distracted, focus is taken off the road and the consequences...
February 3rd, 2020 9:59 am
The Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section of the Medicine Hat Police Service reminds everyone the Smoke Free Vehicles for Minors Bylaw #4053 became law in the City of Medicine Hat September 1 2011.
Section 3 bylaw states: No person shall Smoke in a V...
January 29th, 2020 6:38 pm
Medicine Hat Police traffic unit is currently out at a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Cameron Road SE and Carry Drive SE. The Intersection is currently closed down, so we would ask motorists to avoid this area. We will advise once the...
January 29th, 2020 9:20 am
More than $30,000 worth of drugs have been seized as a result of an ALERT investigation in Medicine Hat. Three people have been arrested.
The two-month investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team concluded with arrests on Januar...
January 27th, 2020 2:24 pm
Three Medicine Hat residents have been charged with drug and property offences following investigations completed by the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Priority Street Crime Unit. Both investigations originated from tips submitted by community me...
January 24th, 2020 8:13 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) introduced a new resource today – an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), intended to create efficiencies while increasing the safety of the public and police officers.
The program was made possible when four D...
January 23rd, 2020 8:21 am
At approximately 0015 hours on January 23, 2020 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service located Adam DAWE inside a residence located in the zero hundred block of Cuyler Road SE. Contact was made with DAWE and after a lengthy negotiation DAWE event...
January 21st, 2020 10:48 am
On January 21, 2020 at approximately 6:49 AM an Oldsmobile Alero was reported travelling west on the Trans Canada Highway in the eastbound lanes near Dunmore, AB. The vehicle entered the ditch, then continued driving in the appropriate lanes westboun...
January 14th, 2020 12:50 pm
Two people have been arrested and a warrant is being sought for one more following an investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team.
The two-month investigation concluded on January 12, 2020, when ALERT investigators initiated a v...
January 4th, 2020 4:27 pm
On January 4th, 2020 at approximately 12:30PM MHPS received a 911 phone call reporting that there was an ongoing dispute in the 200 block of Southlands Blvd SE with a report of a gun shot. Members of the Patrol Section responded to the call for servi...
January 4th, 2020 1:32 pm
Recovered stolen vehicle:
On January 4th, 2020 at approximately 07:40 am members of MHPS Patrol Section conducted a vehicle stop on a 2013 GMC Yukon SUV on the 3200 block of 13th Avenue Southeast. Patrol members quickly learned that the vehicle invo...
January 2nd, 2020 9:38 pm
On January 2, 2020, at approximately 1600 hours members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attended to a call of a Domestic Dispute, to an apartment building in the 700 Block of 12th St NW Medicine Hat. At the scene, Police Officers determine ...
January 2nd, 2020 6:39 pm
The Medicine Hat Police is currently at the scene of a serious incident in the 700 block of 12 Street NW. We and are requesting that the public stay away from the area at this time. Further information to follow.
January 2nd, 2020 2:20 pm
On January 2, 2020, at approximately 1300 hours Medicine Hat 911 Communication received a panic alarm from the Medicine Hat Mall, 3292 Dunmore Road SE. A second call was received within seconds of the first requesting an ambulance for a ...
January 2nd, 2020 10:42 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service traffic safety focus for the month of January is Intersection Safety.
Intersections are high-risk locations because drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists converge in intersections and need to safely cross each others&rs...
December 26th, 2019 11:24 pm
UPDATE: The Trans Canada Hwy is now reopened. The initial phase of the investigation determined that a 44 YO male sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries when he was struck by a tractor trailer unit that was travelling westbound on the Tr...
December 26th, 2019 12:26 am
On December 25, 2019, at approximately 2200 hours police were called to a business intrusion alarm in the 500 block of South Railway St SE. Police attended the scene, met with the business manager, and found that entry to the bus...
December 25th, 2019 1:36 pm
During the early morning hours of December 25th, a Medicine Hat family received a very unpleasant surprise when they were awakened to a male subject who had found his way into the couples residence in the neighborhood of Church Court Southeast. Once ...
December 23rd, 2019 1:04 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged a 53-year-old Medicine Hat man in relation to an attempted sexual assault on an adult female.
On December 21, 2019 at about 2:30 am in the Medicine Hat Tee Pee parking lot, Claudio Tov...
December 23rd, 2019 12:26 pm
On December 20, 2019 the Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section concluded an internal theft investigation, totaling an estimated $315,000. The investigation has resulted in a 36-year-old Medicine Hat woman facing criminal charges.
Investig...
December 15th, 2019 11:48 am
The Trans Canada Hwy at 16th Avenue light maintenance is complete. The MHPS would like to thank motorists for their patients while this important work was completed
December 15th, 2019 10:37 am
Please avoid the Trans Canada Hwy at 16th Street SW as there will be emergency maintanance being done on the traffic lights. Expect lengthy delays for the next 30 to 60 minutes. Please avoid this area if possible
December 12th, 2019 2:56 pm
Police are on scene at a single vehicle MVC on Dunmore Road hill (near Ravine Dr) which has reduced the southbound lanes to one lane causing congestion. Please avoid the area if possible until it can be cleared.
December 11th, 2019 1:04 pm
Thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen property was recovered after ALERT and Medicine Hat Police Service teamed up to target a suspected methamphetamine dealer.
The joint forces investigation concluded on December 4, 2019, when a rural home wa...
December 11th, 2019 9:38 am
Please be advised that the traffic control lights are not functioning at the intersection of 16 Street SW and the Trans Canada Highway. Police are on scene directing traffic. Expect delays.
The issue has been resolved....
December 3rd, 2019 3:47 pm
The Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for the month of December will focus on impaired driving. Unfortunately, impaired driving is still a major contributing factor in fatal and serious injuries in Alberta. On average, 6,000 people were co...
December 3rd, 2019 8:53 am
The December 2019 Bylaw Education and Enforcement Program (BEEP) will be focusing on safe parking practices during the holiday season. The Bylaw Enforcement Section would like everyone to always consider parking lot safety all year round, but take ex...
December 2nd, 2019 10:52 am
On December 2, 2019 at approximately 7:00 am, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) were called to a residence located in the 900 block of 2 Street SE for a report of a male victim who had been assaulted by two unknown males inside his re...
December 2nd, 2019 8:25 am
Members of the MHPS Patrol Section attended to a high risk incident on the morning of December 2nd, 2019. The area is now clear, and the incident will be investigated by the Major Crimes Section of the MHPS. The MHPS...
December 2nd, 2019 7:36 am
Memebrs of the Medicine Hat Police Service are currently involved in a high risk incident in the 900 Block of 2nd St SE. The public is asked to avoid the area, More information regarding this incident will be released at a later time. ...
December 2nd, 2019 12:52 am
Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Section were busy on the nightshift of Friday, November 29th conducting numerous vehicle stops resulting in the apprehension of four impaired drivers. The first arrest occurred at approximately 5:30p...
December 2nd, 2019 12:30 am
In early November 2019 Medicine Hat Police Service received a complaint that an unknown person was repeatedly committing break, enter and theft to a locked compound at a business on the 100 block of Southwest Dr SW. Investigational efforts allowed th...
November 29th, 2019 11:40 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged a 26-year-old male in connection with a robbery of a convenience store that occurred in September 2019.
On September 11, 2019 at approximately 11:39 PM, a male suspect entered a conveni...
November 29th, 2019 8:50 am
Join our team! The Medicine Hat Police Service has an exciting opportunity for two experienced police officers to join a dedicated group of police professionals, serving and protecting our community with pride. As a member of the MHPS you will be par...
November 28th, 2019 11:34 am
In the early morning hours of November 28, 2019, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to two overdoses, approximately one hour apart. Both subjects were successfully revived after the administration of Narcan.
The Medicine Hat Police Service is...
November 28th, 2019 4:15 am
On November 27, 2019, at approximately 2330 hours police were called to the alley of the 500 block of North Railway Street SE for a report of a stabbing. Once on scene police located a 34 year old female victim who sustained a small cut on her h...
November 27th, 2019 12:49 pm
Break and Enter 19-29258: During the early morning hours of November 27th members of MHPS responded to a break and enter at Cyclepath located at #1, 2010 Strachan Road Southeast for a report of a break and enter. On arrival police confirmed that the ...
November 27th, 2019 11:12 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is investigating a suspicious person/vehicle incident that occurred during the afternoon of November 26, 2019 (at approximately 3:00 PM). An adult female reported being approached while she walking in the area of Carry...
November 26th, 2019 9:16 am
On November 26th, 2019, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a glass break alarm at a business located in the 600 block of Division Ave SE. Upon arrival members of the MHPS confirmed that a Break and Enter had occurred and a K-9 un...
November 26th, 2019 9:13 am
On November 26th, 2019 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a male in crisis who had recently left the hospital and was located threatening to jump off the TransCanada Highway bridge. Vehicular traffic on the highway wa...
November 18th, 2019 1:29 pm
Members of the MHPS Traffic Section have re-opened 12th Street and Parkview Drive NW for regular traffic flow. Injuries sustained were minor and treated by EMS at acene and the total damage was in excess of $25,000.00.
November 17th, 2019 9:37 pm
Over the weekend, the Medicine Hat Police Service received an uptick in complaints about thefts from vehicles. There were multiple entries to unlocked vehicles over the early morning hours of November 17, 2019. The thefts primarily occurr...
November 8th, 2019 1:11 pm
A 37-year-old Medicine Hat man has been arrested after a Medicine Hat Police Service investigation dismantled a fraud and stolen property operation being perpetrated throughout southern Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan. More than $30,000 worth of p...
November 6th, 2019 9:55 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service has received numerous complaints over the past several days from people reporting a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam.
There have been two types of calls that have been trending in Medicine Hat recently:
Scam #1
...
November 5th, 2019 2:42 pm
The Medicine Hat Police would like to urge motorists to avoid the area of Trans Canada Highway at Box Springs Road as officers are currently investigating a motor vehicle collision. Road conditions are poor and we are asking that you exerc...
November 5th, 2019 1:45 pm
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for the month of November will focus on the proper use of occupant restraints, particularly child safety seats. Throughout the month, police will work closely with Alberta Health Services, Safety City ...
November 4th, 2019 1:13 pm
Five people have been arrested after an ALERT investigation dismantled a drug trafficking network operating in southeast Alberta. More than $77,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized, along with a firearm.
The three-month investigation concluded on...
October 31st, 2019 11:21 am
Tonight's the night! Children are looking forward to dressing up as their favorite character to go trick or treating through the neighbourhood. While it is an exciting time for kids, it is important for parents and homeowners to follow some simpl...
October 29th, 2019 7:23 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 9:30 AM. The escort will travel from 10 Ave SW to the west town limits of Redcliff, westbound on Highway #1. The escort is expected to take appr...
October 23rd, 2019 10:50 am
In August of 2019 members of the MHPS K-9 unit obtained two new Police Service Dogs (PSD’s) in anticipation of fully staffing our K-9 unit. PSD Ace and PSD Kal were selected based upon their personality traits and their natural abilities. After...
October 18th, 2019 3:25 pm
The collision scene has been cleared
Motor Vehicle Collision at Gershaw Drive and 5th Street SW. We request that all motorists please avoid the area. Traffic is down to one lane east bound, and all west bound lanes are closed. More inf...
October 17th, 2019 11:59 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service wants to advise and remind residents of a travelling group of criminals that are responsible for distraction thefts. It is possible that these persons may be operating in the Medicine Hat area today.
The follow...
October 17th, 2019 11:00 am
A search of two Medicine Hat homes turned up cocaine, cash, and weapons. The searches were part of an ALERT drug trafficking investigation.
The two homes were searched on October 9, 2019 with the help of the Medicine Hat Police Service. ALERT seized...
October 16th, 2019 11:32 am
Come and get your child safety seat checked by technicians today from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The check will be held at the Walmart parking lot, 2051 Strachan Rd SE. The South Eastern Alberta Traffic Safety Coalition members will be on hand to assi...
October 15th, 2019 4:32 am
During the early morning hours of October 15th, members of MHPS patrol team 4 conducted a vehicle stop on a 26 year old Medicine Hat man. As a result of the vehicle stop, investigators located a loaded, sawed off 12 gauge shotgun. The subject of...
October 10th, 2019 3:47 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged at 15-year-old male in connection with a robbery of a convenience store that occurred in late September 2019.
On September 30, 2019 at about 1:10 AM, an unknown male entered a convenien...
October 8th, 2019 9:35 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 10:00 AM. The escort will be traveling from Maple Ave , northbound onto Parkview Drive, west onto 23 Street NW north on Box Springs Road then west int...
October 7th, 2019 12:54 pm
Update - A 1989 Chevrolet S10 pickup attempted to make a left turn onto Southview Dr after leaving the parking lot. An eastbound 1999 Chev Malibu had the right of way and struck the turning pickup. Both drivers were taken to hospital with minor...
October 6th, 2019 5:42 am
Excellent work by members of Patrol Team 4 during the early morning hours of October 6th nightshift. While conducting proactive patrols members were able to locate a Triple E Grand Touring Motorhome in the 4800 block of Southlands Drive Se. Further i...
October 4th, 2019 9:57 pm
On October 4, 2019 at approximately 3:52pm a Chevrolet Malibu was travelling west on the Trans Canada Highway attempting to make a left hand turn onto 16 Street SW. A Pontiac G8 was travelling east on the Trans Canada Highway and struck the Chevrolet...
October 3rd, 2019 12:32 pm
On October 3rd at 10:09 hours a dump truck was westbound on 6th St SE, proceeding straight through the intersection towards 6th St SW at Division Ave on a green light A 2013 Chevrolet Equinox was southbound on Division Ave S. The Equinox proceeded th...
October 3rd, 2019 8:40 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 10:30 AM. The escort will be traveling from 10 Ave SW , along 30th Street SW to Highway #3. The escort is expected to take approximately one...
October 3rd, 2019 8:20 am
On October 3rd at 0820am, members of MHPS Patrol Team 4 attempted a vehicle stop on Altawana Dr NE when an male occupant of the vehicle fled from police on foot. The male subject was known to police as 29 year old Daniel Fettig of Medi...
October 2nd, 2019 8:06 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 9:30 AM. The escort will be traveling from the east city limits of Medicine Hat, westbound on Highway #1 to the west city limits of Redcliff. Due to t...
October 1st, 2019 1:07 pm
ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit, with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service, has arrested a 26-year-old man for multiple sexual offences involving children and animals.
Cody Herrell was arrested on September 26, 2019, after a ...
October 1st, 2019 8:28 am
On October 1, 2019 at approximately 6:35 AM, a single vehicle rollover occurred on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Box Springs Road NW overpass. A 1996 Nissan Pathfinder had just entered the westbound merge lane after leaving the Box Springs Rd NW ...
October 1st, 2019 7:30 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 9:30 AM. The escort will be traveling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The esco...
September 30th, 2019 10:50 am
On September 30, 2019 at approximately 1:10 AM, an unknown male entered a convenience store located on Carry Drive SE, produced a weapon and demanded cash from the staff member. The male then fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money and merc...
September 29th, 2019 5:46 pm
Due to the winter storm, the Medicine Hat City Police would like to urge all motorists to avoid all non-essential travel within the city. Rapidly accumulating snow has made visibility poor and roadways very slippery. We are also getting r...
September 25th, 2019 1:56 pm
Rail Safety Week is observed in Canada from September 23rd to 29th, 2019 with a goal to highlight safe practices around railway property. Each year more than 100 Canadians are killed or seriously injured, as the result of railway crossing or trespass...
September 25th, 2019 10:03 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this afternoon commencing at 1:30 PM. The escort will be traveling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The es...
September 24th, 2019 1:26 pm
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 1:30 PM. The escort will be traveling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The esco...
September 23rd, 2019 10:39 am
On September 23, 2019 at approximately 8:15 AM a motor vehicle collision was reported on Division Avenue NW at the intersection of 8th Street NW, involving three vehicles travelling northbound on Division Avenue NW.
The collision occurred when a For...
September 23rd, 2019 8:44 am
Update: Sept 23/19 9:30 AM
The MVC scene has been cleared and traffic flow has been restored. Thank you for your cooperation. Further infomation about the MVC will be posted when available.
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September 20th, 2019 10:34 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service continues to investigate an incident that took place at the courthouse September 19, 2019, which resulted in a precautionary evacuation of the premises.
The investigation has not revealed any suspicious activity, pack...
September 19th, 2019 1:06 pm
Emergency Crews are on scene at the Medicine Hat Provincial Court House in response to a suspicious package. Staff members and civilians are being evacuated as a precautionary measure. The Medicine Hat Fire Service Haz-Mat Team, Major Crimes, a...
September 19th, 2019 11:00 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 1:30 PM. The escort will be travelling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The esc...
September 19th, 2019 10:12 am
On September 18th, 2019 members of the Medicine Hat Police Service located 20-year-old Justin Castor and a 26-year old female in a vehicle reported stolen from Leader, SK.
Castor was the subject of a previous MHPS release requesting public assistanc...
September 19th, 2019 9:34 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 9:30am. The escort will be travelling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The esco...
September 18th, 2019 3:35 pm
On September 17, 2019 at approximately 4:17 PM the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a suspicious vehicle observed near the playground at St Louis School.
The investigation has determined that the reported vehicle was associated with...
September 18th, 2019 8:38 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 9:30am. The escort will be travelling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The esco...
September 17th, 2019 10:34 am
On September 17, 2019 at approximately 8:27am an electric scooter being driven by a male was travelling west in the crosswalk across Maple Avenue SE from 5 Street SE. A Chrysler Intrepid was travelling north on Maple Avenue SE at the same intersectio...
September 17th, 2019 9:06 am
Update: The intersection at Maple Ave and 5th Street SE is cleared. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
September 17th, 2019 8:40 am
The MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort this morning commencing at 9:30am. The escort will be travelling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound on Highway #1 to the east city limits of Medicine Hat. The esco...
September 17th, 2019 8:37 am
Police are currently responding to an injury MVC at Maple Ave and 5th Street SE. Please avoid the area until further notice.
September 13th, 2019 11:51 am
On September 13, 2019, at approximately 9:47 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a call from Alberta Fish and Wildlife who were notified by a member of the public about an injured deer in the 500 block of 3rd Street NW. As F...
September 9th, 2019 5:51 pm
At approximately 2 PM on September 9, 2019, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service attended to the intersection of 3 Street SE and 6 Avenue SE for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. A white GMC Sierra was travelli...
September 6th, 2019 2:05 pm
On September 4, 2019 at approximately 5:00 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded a residential structure fire on 4th Street SE. The fire caused extensive damage to the home, but no one was injured.
Members of the Medicine H...
September 4th, 2019 10:20 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Community Safety Unit (CSU) is dedicated to enhancing community policing through crime prevention programs, providing a visible presence in the schools and working cooperatively with school administration, staff...
September 4th, 2019 10:18 am
On September 4, 2019, at approximately 8:45 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to the Food Bank following a report of an erratic adult male who may possibly be in possession of a weapon.
Upon arrival, police located the male who...
September 3rd, 2019 9:00 am
On September 2, 2019, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to two separate incidents of arson in the 600 block of 10 Street SE near Kingsway Avenue SE. On the first occasion, a small fire was observed and quickly extinguished by membe...
September 1st, 2019 12:33 pm
A structure fire was reported to Medicine Hat Regional 9-1-1 at 9:59 am, September 1, 2019 which has resulted in a multi-agency response.
Emergency Crews attended to the fire in the 400 Block of 21 St NE., Medicine Hat, and found that the fire was f...
September 1st, 2019 10:08 am
A structure fire was reported to Medicine Hat Regional 9-1-1 at 9:59 am, September 1, 2019 which has resulted in a multi-agency response..
Emergency Crews are currently on scene at a structure fire in the 400 Block of 21 St NE., Medicine Hat. ...
August 30th, 2019 1:29 pm
On August 30, 2019, at approximately 7:50 AM, a 2016 BMW sedan was travelling West on Highway 1 when it lost control at the intersection of 6 St SW and collided with a traffic light standard. The driver and lone occupant, a 53 year old male, was not ...
August 30th, 2019 8:15 am
Emergency Crews are on scene at a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and 6 St SW. Emergency crews expect to be on scene for an extended period of time while the scene is being cleaned up and vehicles moved.
Please a...
August 29th, 2019 1:17 pm
Heading out for a night on the town with friends new and old is a classic part of student culture. As the Fall semester is set to begin, the Medicine Hat Police Service would like to welcome back all of the students and offers some personal safety ti...
August 29th, 2019 8:32 am
In the early hours of August 25, 2019, damage was caused to the personal property of 12 families, living in the Ross Glen area of Medicine Hat, with white spray paint being randomly applied to the vehicles, residences, fences, and City property, incl...
August 29th, 2019 8:29 am
Over the past month, there has been an increase in reported thefts from vehicles in the North East and North West areas of Medicine Hat.
To address this concerning trend, a strategic initiative was implemented by the Medicine Hat Police Service Patr...
August 29th, 2019 7:47 am
On Thursday, August 29th at 9:30am the MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort. The escort will be travelling from the west town limits of Redcliff, eastbound through the town of Dunmore.
Due to the size of the loads, th...
August 27th, 2019 9:12 pm
PSP / FRAUD MHPS File 2019-21199
On August 27, 2019, at approximately 1405 hours a member of the Medicine Hat Police Service was called to the area of Yuill Street and Allowance Avenue for a suspicious person complaint. The diligent police officer o...
August 27th, 2019 8:42 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) recognizes that the presence of drug trafficking, especially in our neighbourhoods, is a public safety concern and unacceptable. Members of the community can assist police by reporting suspicious behavior police...
August 26th, 2019 7:19 am
Over-Dimensional Load Escort
On Monday, August 26 at 9:30am the MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort. The escort will be travelling from the town of Dunmore, westbound to west town limits of Redcliff.
Due to the size...
August 23rd, 2019 1:23 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section has charged at 58-year-old woman in connection with an internal theft from the Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club.
At the time of the offence, the woman held a position on the Board of Directors ...
August 22nd, 2019 8:25 am
Over-Dimensional Load Escort
On Thursday, August 22nd at 11:00am the MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort. The escort will be travelling from the town of Dunmore, westbound to west town limits of Redcliff.
Due to the...
August 19th, 2019 11:27 am
On August 18, 2019 at approximately 4:30 PM, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) received a report of a suspicious person and vehicle located in the 800 block of 5th Street SE. An officer attended the area and located a male, who was determined to...
August 18th, 2019 9:46 am
On August 17, 2019, police were alerted to the presence of a male in the area of 19 St SE, who appeared to be watching and subsequently approaching his female victims, in a manner that was causing alarm and distress to the victims and their accompany...
August 13th, 2019 6:26 am
On August 12, 2019 at about 6:00 pm police received multiple 9-1-1 complaints of a male hanging onto the outside of a grey GMC Acadia as it was driven in the area of Dunmore Rd SE and Southview Dr SE. Witnesses observed the female driver asking for h...
August 10th, 2019 6:06 am
On August 10th at approximately 2:30AM police responded to a structure fire at the Northlands multi-dwelling complexes. Upon arrival, one of the dwellings was billowing smoke and flame from the patio and exterior wall(s). Emergency services suppresse...
August 8th, 2019 7:40 am
On August 7 at approximately 4:30pm an officer attended to a multi-dwelling unit in the downtown core for a routine follow up on a complaint. The attending officer arrived at the complex parking lot intending to speak with a person about a minor comp...
August 7th, 2019 2:22 pm
On July 27 2019 The Medicine Hat Municipal Enforcement Section responded to a complaint about a puppy that had been bought from a local resident. The complaint was that the puppy became ill, requiring vet care. The puppy was treated and tested positi...
August 6th, 2019 1:20 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service has noted a trend of vehicle entries and bicycle thefts throughout the City, but specifically in the Crescent Heights area of Medicine Hat. Occurrences has been mainly in the late night hours Thursday – Tuesday b...
August 1st, 2019 8:20 am
The Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section of the Medicine Hat Police Service will be focusing on fire pits and outdoor burning in August 2019.
Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces shall meet the following requirements:
1. A minimum of 3 m...
August 1st, 2019 8:08 am
The MHPS will be focusing on Young Drivers in the month of August as part of the province wide Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Vehicle crashes are the number one killer of young people in Alberta. Age, inexperience, distraction and peer ...
July 30th, 2019 4:30 pm
On July 30 at approximately 2 pm Police and additional emergency services responded to the westbound lanes on the TC highway at 16th St SW for a multi vehicle crash. 4 vehicles were involved. 2 persons were transported to MHRH with undetermined injur...
July 27th, 2019 7:46 pm
Jason Higdon was located and arrested this evening by the Medicine Hat Police Service. Higdon had been wanted in connection to several offences in and around the Medicine Hat area. He is currently in custody and facing charges of; Flight from a Peace...
July 26th, 2019 3:07 pm
On July 26th, 2019 at approximately 11:40 AM, a member of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a 4-door white Buick Century, in the area of Prince Street SE, Medicine Hat. The vehicle was driving erratically, ...
July 26th, 2019 11:47 am
Members of the MHPS are on scene at a motor vehicle collision on Dunmore Rd at 22nd Ave. The Southbound lane of Dunmore Rd is closed as a result Please avoid the area until further notice
UPDATE: Intersection is now clear.&...
July 26th, 2019 8:17 am
During the early morning hours of July 26, 1969, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service were called to the Savings Centre Grocery, located at 391 Aberdeen Street, to investigate a break and enter.
Twenty-five year old Constable Pat Flinn was the...
July 24th, 2019 10:30 am
More than $42,000 worth of cash and drugs – including methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl – were seized as ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team wrapped up a four-month investigation into drug trafficking activity. One person ...
July 19th, 2019 10:11 am
On July 16, 2019 at approximately 9:45 PM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service attempted to stop a Ford F350 that was known to be stolen earlier in the day. The vehicle failed to stop and police did not pursue the vehicle, due to concerns for p...
July 19th, 2019 9:40 am
On July 18, 2019 the Medicine Hat Police Service Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section, in collaboration with; Alberta Health Services, Medicine Hat Fire Services and the City of Medicine Hat Safety Codes Departments, completed an inspection of a resid...
July 17th, 2019 10:05 am
A two-month investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team has resulted in what is believed to be the largest methamphetamine seizure in the city’s history. Five people were arrested, and more than $120,000 worth of drugs and ...
July 16th, 2019 1:48 pm
On July 15, 2019 at approximately 7:20 pm, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a residence on Cuyler Road SE following a report of a robbery. The investigation revealed that a male had been assaulted, threatened with bear spray and had a sum...
July 16th, 2019 10:26 am
On July 16, 2019 at approximately 3:30 am, two suspects forced their way into an apartment located on Carswell Road SE, Medicine Hat. One of the suspects produced a knife, made threats toward the residents in the apartment and demanded money. Several...
July 10th, 2019 8:35 am
At approximately 12:15 PM on July 9, 2019, a vehicle collided into the front entrance vestibule of a business located in the 300 block of Southridge Dr. Extensive damage occurred to the building and vehicle. A 57-year-old Medicine Hat woman, identifi...
July 9th, 2019 8:25 am
On Tuesday, July 9th at 9:30am the MHPS Traffic Unit will be conducting an over-dimensional load escort. The escort will be travelling from Bromley Mechanical at 925 23 St SW to west town limits of Redcliff.
Due to the size of the loads, the escort ...
July 7th, 2019 7:28 am
On, July 6th, 2019, shortly after 8:00 PM Medicine Hat Police responded to a single vehicle collision on Box Springs Rd NW, Medicine Hat. The vehicle was determined to have left the roadway, rolled and stopped after colliding with a power pole. Traff...
July 5th, 2019 10:29 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service has located and charged prolific offenders for local vehicle/property thefts. On July 4, 2019, the Medicine Hat Police Service Priority Street Crime Unit and members of the Patrol Section concluded a short duration inv...
July 4th, 2019 11:20 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service By-law Section and Patrol section, continue to clean up areas of the City, where noticeable amounts of waste have been noted by pro-active Patrols and complaints from the Public. On July 4, 2019 members of the Police S...
July 4th, 2019 6:28 am
Media Release 19-15566 Male captured by K9 contact after fleeing and assaulting police officers
On July 3rd at approximately 10:00pm police observed a male in the downtown core who was wanted for a previous break-in. When told he was under arrest, t...
June 28th, 2019 1:50 pm
During the month of July the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) will be focussing on impaired driving as part of our Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). During the summer months, we tend to see an increase in the number of alcohol related d...
June 28th, 2019 1:48 pm
The Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section of the Medicine Hat Police Service will be focusing on Property Standards for the month of July 2019.
The Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section would like to remind residents of their responsibilities as tenants...
June 27th, 2019 12:48 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Major Crimes Section has been investigating two disturbances that occurred in Kin Coulee Park on Friday, June 14, 2019 and Friday, June 21, 2019.
Resulting from the investigation...
June 24th, 2019 10:16 am
A three-month investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team has dismantled a drug trafficking network operating in southeast Alberta. Seven people were arrested, and more than $64,000 worth of drugs and cash was seized.
The invest...
June 24th, 2019 8:52 am
On June 4, 2019 a number of residents in the North East and North West areas of Medicine Hat, reported damage to a number of tires on their vehicles that had occurred overnight. Initial police investigations determined the damage to be stab marks in ...
June 22nd, 2019 2:01 pm
The Police Service wishes to advise the public that we are aware of the video circulating via social media of the altercation that occurred on June 21st, 2019. Police recognize that video evidence captures only a portion of an occurrence. ...
June 22nd, 2019 6:25 am
On, June 21st, 2019 at approximately 9:00, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service attended to an altercation in Kin Coulee park, involving numerous youths. During the altercation several persons were injured and required medical attention...
June 21st, 2019 3:25 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Services is committed to serving and protecting our community with pride, through professional and progressive policing. In this casual position, you will be responsible for collecting, processing and disseminating confidentia...
June 21st, 2019 2:49 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service is now accepting applications from individuals interested in participating in a Citizen’ Police Academy (CPA). This outreach program is intended to provide community members with the opportunity to learn more a...
June 21st, 2019 8:14 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service in partnership with the Medicine Hat Police Commission is proud to present the 2018 Medicine Hat Police Service Annual Report.
The report includes a review of operational highlights as well as features key activities ...
June 21st, 2019 8:11 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is pleased to provide the community with improved access to police resources and information via a free mobile device application.
The application developed by Apex Mobile consolidates all of the MHPS communica...
June 20th, 2019 8:26 am
Come out to Athletic Park on June 30, 2019 to watch the Battle of the Badges (Police vs Fire) Charity Ball Game with all proceeds raised in support of the the Medicine Hat Food Bank.
Tickets are $10 each and includes admission (bleacher seating) to t...
June 18th, 2019 7:51 pm
Update: The roadway is cleared Thank you for your patience & cooperation. Further information about the MVC will be released when available.
June 18th, 2019 7:48 pm
Traffic Advisory: Police are on scene at a MVC at intersection of Hill Rd & South Railway ST SE. Please avoid the area until further notice
June 18th, 2019 7:44 pm
On June 18, 2019 at approximately 1:44pm a Yamaha Scooter was driving west on 8 Street NE approaching the intersection with Division Avenue NE. A Chevrolet Malibu was travelling east on 8 Street NE at the same intersection and turned left in fr...
June 18th, 2019 2:26 pm
The intersection of Division Ave and 8th St N has been cleared. Further information about the MVC will be released shortly. Thank you for your patience
June 18th, 2019 2:00 pm
Police are responding a MVC with injuries which occurred at the intersection of Division Ave and 8th Street North affecting traffic in all directions. Please avoid this area until further notice.
June 17th, 2019 11:38 am
In the first two weeks of patrolling in the downtown core, the Medicine Hat Police Service uniformed Foot Patrol Unit has recorded:
177 citizen contacts
74 business contacts
22 Provincial tickets
Four bylaw tickets
Ten Outstanding warrant arre...
June 13th, 2019 3:00 pm
On June 13, 2019 at approximately 11:48 AM a Kia Spectra was driving South in the left lane on Kingsway Avenue, when the male driver lost control of the vehicle, striking a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the right lane, before rolling onto its roof.
Neither...
June 11th, 2019 9:54 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service will be holding an auction sale on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in the parking lot across from the main building.
There will be a variety of items for sale including; bikes, tools, household items and décor. To view...
June 11th, 2019 9:41 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has noted an increase in the number of stolen trucks reported over the last 30 days, with Ford F250 and F350 being reported as stolen more frequently.
The majority of stolen vehicles are recovered within a shor...
June 5th, 2019 2:14 pm
During the night of June 3, 2019 unknown person(s) caused damage to several vehicles in the Crescent Heights area of Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Police Service received 12 reports of vehicles with tires punctured, causing in excess of $1,800 damag...
June 3rd, 2019 2:12 pm
On June 3, 2019 at approximately 8:00 AM members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded a residence on Anson Ave SW for a report of a male breaking into a home, armed with edged weapons.
Upon police arrival, the suspect confronted officers wit...
May 29th, 2019 10:58 am
On Saturday, June 8, 2019 the Medicine Hat Police Service will be opening our doors to the community from 11 AM to 3:00 PM. This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the MHPS and its operations through information and displays, a dem...
May 27th, 2019 1:39 pm
During the week of May 20, 2019, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Priority Street Crimes Unit received information about a local female producing counterfeit US currency. A short-term investigation was initiated, resulting in a searc...
May 27th, 2019 1:17 pm
On May 27, 2019 at approximately 3:30 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service, along with Emergency Medical Services personnel, responded to a report of an unconscious female who was located trapped in the opening of a charitable donation bin....
May 27th, 2019 10:55 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has created a quick reference guide highlighting important sections from both the Federal and Provincial legislation relating to cannabis.
Recreational cannabis use was legalized in Canada on October 17, 2018 w...
May 22nd, 2019 8:10 am
On May 21, 2019, at approximately 9:11 AM the Medicine Hat Police Service received a call from Crescent Heights High School (CHHS) regarding a suspicious package that was located by staff near a parking lot on campus. Police responded and confirmed t...
May 21st, 2019 1:48 pm
On May 16, 2019, the Medicine Hat Police Service Priority Street Crime Team concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of a female from Medicine Hat who was in possession of approximately 85.2 grams of Cocaine and 28 grams of Fentanyl. Total s...
May 21st, 2019 11:42 am
The suspicious package found at Crescent Heights High School has been rendered inoperable by the MHPS Explosive Disposal Unit. A portion of parking lot will blocked off for further investigation. Shelter in place has been lifted. ...
May 17th, 2019 1:27 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service will deploy a new temporary uniformed Foot Patrol Unit in the downtown core this summer, to address public behaviour concerns and increase the feeling of safety for residents and businesses in the area.
Beginning in ...
May 13th, 2019 1:55 pm
The Medicine Hat Police Service Municipal Bylaw Section welcomes back Community Standards Assistants, Emilee Jackson and Taylor Vorra! Emilee and Taylor will once again be working with residents throughout the summer to address community standards co...
May 13th, 2019 8:46 am
The Medicine Hat Police Service is now accepting applications from individuals interested in participating in a Citizen’ Police Academy (CPA). This outreach program is intended to provide community members with the opportunity to learn more abo...