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The youth who had been previously reported as missing has been safely located by police. Thank you all who shared the information. There will be no further information released 

The elderly missing person that was reported to the Medicine Hat Police Service has since been safely located. The police service would like to thank the volunteers from the Southeast Alberta Search and Rescue (SEASAR) as well as the MHPS Victim Assistance Unit.

SEASAR provided their expertise in search rescue and the Victim Assistance Unit provided emotional support to the family during this crisis.

The police service would like to thank all in the community who provided tips and shared the information by social media. 

On April 21, 2025, at approximately 5:30 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Valleyview Drive SW.  Interactions with the occupants of that vehicle led to the arrest of one person.  A search of that person incidental to arrest located a controlled substance, furthering the investigation and leading to the arrest of the second occupant.  A subsequent search of the vehicle recovered controlled substances, stolen identification cards, firearms ammunition, a modified firearm with defaced serial number, along with three replica firearms.

Resulting from this investigation Adam Massini, 40-years-old, of Medicine Hat, AB has been charged with Obstruction, Possess Controlled Substance, Possess Stolen Property Under $5,000, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Carry Concealed Weapon, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle, Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, and Tamper with Serial Number of Firearm.

Additionally, Quinton Stewart, 38-years-old, of Medicine Hat, AB is charged with Possess Controlled Substance, Possess Stolen Property Under $5000, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Carry Concealed Weapon, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle, Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, and Tamper with Serial Number of Firearm.

Both males were held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and remanded into custody to await their next court appearance.

Media Contact:

Patrol Staff Sergeant
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

On April 14, 2025, at approximately 12:30 AM, two unknown suspects broke into a business located on Dunmore Road and stole several pieces of jewelry from display cases. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived.

Attached are two images of the suspects obtained during the investigation. Some of the stolen items were later recovered in a park located in the 0 block of Crockett Way SE.

The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking anyone living in the area to review their security video footage for any sightings of the suspects walking in the vicinity.

If you have any information or relevant footage, please contact Cst. Kyle Jalbert.403-928-7711 or kyle.jalbert@mhps.ca.

Media Contact:

Cst. Kyle Jalbert
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-928-7711

On the evening of April 12th, the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a disturbance at a residence on the 2600 block of 21 Avenue SE. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the windows of the house had been smashed by the suspect. It was determined that the suspect, a 54-year-old Medicine Hat woman, had assaulted her roommate with a knife and threatened him. Patrol officers successfully negotiated with the suspect and took her into custody without further incident.

The woman was held for a bail hearing and remanded in custody on the following charges:

• Uttering threats (two counts),
• Breach of court order,
• Assault with a weapon,
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

The roommate was unharmed, and no physical injuries were sustained as a result of this incident.

The accused was held for a Judicial Interim Release hearing and remains in custody pending her next court appearance on April 15, 2025, in Medicine Hat Provincial Court.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Darcy Brandt

Patrol Section

Medicine Hat Police Service

Ph: 403-529-8461

On the morning of April 11, 2025, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service’s Patrol Section conducted a vehicle stop on the Trans Canada Highway after observing that the licence plate on the vehicle did not match the registration records.

During the interaction with the driver and passengers, officers observed contraband cigarettes and drug paraphernalia in plain view.  A subsequent search then located fentanyl inside the vehicle as well.

Resulting from this investigation, three occupants of the vehicle, all from Winnipeg, Manitoba, including a 34-year-old woman, 36-year-old man, and a 50-year-old man were arrested and charged with the following.

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of unmarked cigarettes

All three individuals are currently being held for a Judicial Interim Hearing to speak to their release.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Trevor Humphries
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on April 7, 2025, starting at 10:00 am.  The over dimensional load will be starting at 2230 9 Ave SW to 4990 Box Springs Road NW. Traffic will be affected in both the East and West bound lanes on highway #1, the SW industrial Area, Broadway Ave. NW and Box Springs Road NW due to counterflowing of the over dimensional load.  Please avoid these areas if possible and arrange to take alternate routes, please be patient and follow all police/pilot vehicle directions.

On March 26, 2025, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to information regarding drug trafficking in the downtown area.

A vehicle suspected of being involved was identified, and MHPS Patrol and Criminal Investigation Section officers conducted a traffic stop. This led to the arrest of a man and a woman from Medicine Hat.

During the investigation, officers seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription pills, a bladed weapon, and Canadian currency from both individuals and the vehicle. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $8,000.

As a result of the investigation, Denai Lanz (42-years-old), and Mark Davis (46-years-old), both from Medicine Hat, AB, have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance, possession of proceeds of crime, and failure to comply with release order conditions. Additionally, Davis was charged with failing to comply with a probation order and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Both suspects were held for bail hearings and subsequently remanded into provincial custody. Lanz is scheduled to appear in provincial court on March 31, 2025, and Davis on April 3, 2025.

Media Contact:

Acting S/Sgt. Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-581-1061

On March 28, 2025, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report related to the “fake gold scam.”

In this incident, individuals approached a citizen in retail storeparking lot, claiming to be in distress and in need of money. They stated their debit cards were not working and offered gold jewelry in exchange for cash. The jewelry was presented as being of significant value but is believed to be counterfeit.

The suspects were last seen driving a dark grey 2022–2023 Volvo SUV with Alberta rental or dealer licence plates. The vehicle was reportedly heading out of Medicine Hat on Township Road 120 in Cypress County.

Suspect Descriptions:

Suspect 1:

• Male, approximately 55 years old
• Arab/Middle Eastern descent
• Wearing a suit

• Suspect 2:

• Female, in her 30s
• Arab/Middle Eastern descent
• Wearing a dress

• Suspect 3:

• Male, approximately 30 years old
• Arab/Middle Eastern descent

The Medicine Hat Police Service reminds the public to be cautious of individuals offering high-value items in exchange for cash under urgent or suspicious circumstances. 

In September 2024, a local Medicine Hat business owner reported to the Medicine Hat Police Service that he had received a phone call that prompted him to leave his home to go check on a business property. Once the victim was outside his home and in his vehicle, a male using a mask approached him and pointed a firearm at the driver's window. Reacting swiftly, the victim managed to escape and promptly dialed 911.

Following an extensive investigation, which involved multiple judicial authorizations, Daniel Vander Meulen, age 47, from Redcliff, AB, has been charged with attempted robbery, assault with a weapon, use of an imitation firearm, and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace. The investigation established that the victim was known to Vander Meulen and this was a targeted rather than a random incident with an intent was to rob the business owner.

Vander Meulen is scheduled to appear in court on April 16, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Medicine Hat.

Media Contact:
Acting S/Sgt Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-581-1061