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 investigation determined that during the evening of August 2, 2021, a male had confined the victim inside the residence, where he proceeded to assault the victim by striking him with a baseball bat, punching, and choking him. The violent assaults continued for an extended period, until the victim was finally allowed to leave on morning of August 3, 2021. The victim fled the area and located a friend who contacted police for assistance.

Resulting from this investigation, Zechariah Jordan, 33-years-old has been charged with; assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, assault choking, unlawful confinement, and breach of release order.

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