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On May 23, 2025, at approximately 10:36 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a business on 13 Avenue SE after receiving a report of a dispute involving a firearm. It was reported that two individuals had a verbal argument, during which one of the individuals produced a firearm and threatened the other. The suspect left in a vehicle, which was subsequently located by police. A vehicle stop was conducted, and five occupants were arrested. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a black Heckler air soft 9mm replica pistol. Following the investigation, no charges were filed, and the air soft was seized for safety reasons.

Media Contact:

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

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, 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, demonstrations and building tours.

In coordination with the Open House, the Medicine Hat Safe Community Association will be hosting a BBQ and 22 local Grade 6 students will be presented with awards from the Chief Gord Earl Leadership Legacy Fund.  The Fund was established in 2008 to celebrate Chief Earl’s contributions to the community and to honor his memory.  The fund is administered through the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta and each year recognizes Grade 6 students that have demonstrated the core values of the MHPS of integrity, respect, courage, and accountability, with an additional focus on leadership and citizenship.

Elementary schools identify students from within the local school districts who have demonstrated the qualities of future community leaders.  Since its inception in 2008, the Chief Earl Leadership Legacy Fund has rewarded 253 students with scholarships.

There is no charge to attend this event and no need to pre-register.

Media Contact:

Sgt. Adam Gregory
Community Safety Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8451

On May 7, 2025, at 10:45 PM, four youths stole liquor from a store on Carry Dr SE. An employee confronted them, resulting in an altercation. The youths fled with the stolen liquor. The employee was not physically harmed during the altercation.

On May 14, 2025, police identified and arrested them for robbery. All four accused were held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing were each of them were released on bail to appear in Medicine Hat Youth Court on May 26, 2025.  Under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identities of all parties involved must remain confidential.

Media Contact:

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

On May 14, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a 43-year-old male observed a person known to them, sleeping inside a vehicle in the 1700 block of 2 Avenue NE. Concerned for the individual's wellbeing, the complainant opened the vehicle door to check on him. The male exited the vehicle armed with a tool and began swinging it at the complainant. The complainant managed to disarm the individual and attempted to walk away, at which point he was punched in the face and head. This initial incident was not reported to police.

Later that day, around 12:00 p.m., the same male forcibly entered the complainant’s residence by kicking in the door. Armed with what appeared to be a baseball bat, the suspect struck the complainant multiple times. As the victim attempted to flee, he was confronted outside by a 20-year-old male and a 15-year-old female, who deployed bear spray against him.

Following an investigation, the following individuals have been charged:

• Jason Morin (39 years old)
  • Break and Enter
  • Assault with a Weapon
• Kalan Malmgren (20 years old)
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Obstruction
• 15-year-old female youth
  • Assault with a Weapon

All three individuals were held for Judicial Interim Release Hearings.

• Jason Morin was released on a Release Order with a court date set for June 3, 2025.
• Kalan Malmgren was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 29, 2025.
• The female youth was released on a Release Order with a court date of June 2, 2025.

Media Contact:

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

The person that had previously been reported as missing was found by a member of the public. The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) wishes to acknowledge the following partners who also responded to assist:

 - Medicine Hat HALO Air Ambulance (provided air support)

 - South East Alberta Search and Rescue (SEASAR)

The ongoing support of the community and our partners is what makes for successful conclusions to incidents like this. 

During the evening hours of May 20^th, 2025, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a report of a truck colliding with a house on the 600 block Prospect Drive SW. Upon investigation it was determined that a vehicle had collided with the door of an attached garage, travelling through the door and striking with a parked vehicle inside. No one was injured because of the collision; however a 32-year-old Medicine Hat man was taken to the hospital for an examination as a precaution. Total damage sustained from the collision is estimated to be more than $75,000. The matter remains under investigation.

Media Contact:

Sgt. Darlene Garrecht
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

On May 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, a Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol member saw a vehicle on College Drive SE at 13 Avenue SE. Knowing the driver was suspended due to a Canada wide prohibition, the officer attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver fled at high speed.  Due to public safety concerns the officer did not pursue the vehicle. Shortly after, the same vehicle was observed near the suspect's residence. Additional officers arrived, and the suspect fled on a bicycle north on Dunmore Road. The MHPS K-9 and drone teams located the suspect in the 800 block of 9 Street SE.

Resulting from this matter, a  26-year-old Medicine Hat man was taken into custody without injury and was charged with the following;

- Fail to Comply with Release Order Conditions

- Operation of a motor vehicle while Prohibited x 2

- Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle

- Resisting a Peace Officer

- Flight from a Peace Officer

The accused was held for a Judicial Interim Release hearing where he was remanded into custody pending his next court appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial court on May 13, 2025.

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

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