Posted by : Rita Sittler  On August 11th, 2025 1:53 pm

      

On August 8, 2025, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) began investigating a break and enter at a rural property in Cypress County, during which several firearms were stolen.

On August 10, 2025, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) arrested a 28-year-old woman in Medicine Hat for possession of stolen property. A 31-year-old man who was with her at the time fled from police. Later that day, officers located the man inside a residence in the 800 block of 9th Street SE. He refused to leave, prompting a standoff involving the MHPS Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiators. The man was eventually taken into custody without incident.

A search of the residence by the MHPS Major Crime Unit led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other stolen property.

The 31-year-old man has been charged with multiple firearms- and property-related offences and remains in custody pending a bail hearing. The investigation is ongoing, and a further media release will be issued once charges are sworn.

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As a result of the investigation, Brandon Aman, 31 years old, of Medicine Hat, has been charged with:

• Theft over $5000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• 7 counts of Possession of a Firearm Contrary to a Prohibition Order
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public
• Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Assault with a weapon
• Uttering threats
• Taking a Motor Vehicle without consent
• Flight from a Peace Officer

Aman underwent a bail hearing and was remanded into custody.  He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice, Medicine Hat, for a next appearance on August 13, 2025.

Media Contact

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