Posted by : Rita Sittler  On 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 firearm in the area.

The MHPS Criminal Investigation Section took over the investigation and a subject of interest was identified and arrested.  Subsequently a residential search warrant was executed and various loaded firearms including long barrel and pistol were located and seized.

As a result of the investigation Wyatt Martin (23 years of age) was charged with the following offences;

• Careless use/storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a prohibited / restricted weapon x 2
• Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Alter/Deface/Remove serial number from a firearm
• Possession firearm/weapon obtained by offence

Martin was held for a judicial interim release hearing where he was released from custody pending his next court appearance on June 13, 2024, in Medicine Hat Provincial Court.

Media Contact:
S/Sgt. Jason Graham
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421