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18 Mar, 2024
Lethbridge Police have charged a 21-year-old male with aggravated assault in connection with an incident early Sunday morning where two people were stabbed outside a bar. On March 17, 2024 at approximately 1:52 a.m., police responded to a report that a male and female had been injured during an altercation between two groups in the Top Hat parking lot along the 1000 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South. Investigation determined a 21-year-old female and several friends had attended the club and were confronted in the parking lot by a 21-year-old male and multiple associates. The male subject, who was previously involved in a relationship with the female, proceeded to stab her. A 26-year-old male attempted to intervene to assist the female and was subsequently stabbed, then run over by a vehicle. The female victim attended Chinook Regional Hospital prior to police arrival and was admitted for treatment of significant injuries. EMS transported the male victim to CRH and he was later airlifted by STARS to a Calgary Hospital in critical condition. Both victims were stabbed multiple times and remain in hospital. Just before 2 a.m. police located a blue Dodge Ram truck reported to be associated with the incident and initiated a traffic stop a few blocks from the bar. The driver and five passengers were later released without charges. At approximately 11:07 a.m. members of the Blood Tribe Police Service located the 21-year-old male inside a gold Dodge Caravan on the Blood Reserve. He was arrested without incident and transported to Lethbridge. Both vehicles have been seized. The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to call 403-328-4444 and reference file 24004782. A 21-year-old male, of Stand Off, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of assault with a weapon and one count each of obstructing a peace officer and possession of a dangerous weapon. He is currently in custody awaiting a Judicial Interim Release Hearing. As this matter involves domestic violence, the name of the offender is being withheld in order to protect the identity of the victim.
18 Mar, 2024
Lethbridge Police determined a report of suspicious packages left at H&R Block along the 500 block of University Drive to be unfounded. The business reported an unknown person had left several boxes at the business sometime over the weekend indicating the contents were important and they would return to retrieve them. When the business opened this morning, staff noted the boxes were still there and one of them had an image of an explosive device displayed on the outside. Police were subsequently called. Neighbouring businesses within the strip mall were evacuated as a precaution while members of the Explosive Disposal Unit were on scene. EDU examined the boxes, determined they contained documents and did not pose any risk. Police thank the businesses that were impacted and members of the public for their cooperation during the investigation.
18 Mar, 2024
UPDATE: The package has been deemed safe. Police thank the public for their patience while the area is being cleared.  ____________ MEDIA RELEASE Lethbridge Police are investigating a report of a suspicious package at a business along the 500 block of University Drive West. Members of the Explosive Disposal Unit are on scene and police are evacuating multiple businesses in the immediate area as a safety precaution. The public is directed to avoid the area until further notice. Businesses in the 500 block of University Drive West that are being evacuated at this time are as follows: Value Buds Noodlebox Panago Subway H&R Block Chopped Leaf Supplement King Fuzzy Peach Snore MD Streets Edo Japan Further updates and information will be provided when available.
18 Mar, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE Lethbridge Police have charged a 25-year-old male with sexual interference in connection with an incident where a 13-year-old girl was assaulted at a northside playground. On March 17, just before 7 p.m., police responded to Westminster playground along the 400 block of 18 Street North after receiving a report that three teenaged girls – all 13-years-old – were being followed and harassed by a male who repeatedly asked them to engage in sexual activity. Investigation determined the male had inappropriately touched one of the girls during the interaction. Upon police arrival, a male matching the description of the subject was located a short distance away and subsequently arrested. Burton Franklin Vielle, 25, of Lethbridge, is charged with sexual interference and three counts of criminal harassment. Vielle is currently in custody awaiting a Judicial Interim Release hearing.
17 Mar, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE: Nash Good Rider, who was previously reported missing, has been located. Police thank the public for sharing the message.
15 Mar, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE Lethbridge Police seized 350 street doses of fentanyl, arrested 13 people, executed 37 warrants, apprehended an impaired driver and issued nine violation tickets during the first day of an operation that will continue throughout the year targeting crime and social disorder downtown. The enforcement project, which began March 13, includes members of the Downtown Policing Unit, Crime Suppression Team, Property Crimes Unit, as well as Community Peace Officers. The deployment of these resources will be scheduled throughout 2024 and involve a combination of both uniform and covert officers actively targeting offenders engaged in criminal activity along with other negative behaviours impacting perceptions of safety in the city centre. Businesses and visitors in the downtown area can expect to see an increased police presence on the days the teams are deployed as officers actively target high frequency offenders and areas with a high volume of crime. The Lethbridge Police Service is committed to providing a safe community for all and one of the goals within the 2024 Annual Policing Plan is to increase LPS visibility and capacity in the downtown core. LPS is also a partner in the working group with the Downtown BRZ and City to address safety concerns. In addition to this targeted enforcement initiative, members of the Downtown Policing Unit, along with Patrol and Community Peace Officers, conduct proactive policing and respond to calls for service daily downtown. Members of the Watch are available to provide safe walks upon request and serve as the eyes and ears of emergency services, creating capacity for officers to spend more time addressing matters that require police attention. Anyone who observes suspicious activity downtown – or anywhere in the city – is asked to call police at 403-328-4444. Incidents of theft under $5,000, mischief, theft from vehicles and damage to vehicles can be reported online and there also an ‘information only’ category where citizens can report nuisance and non-criminal matters. Reporting incidents helps ensure police have the most complete picture of crime in our community. Knowing where incidents are occurring assists our analysts in identifying problem areas, hot spot locations and other trends so we can develop and implement effective deployment and enforcement strategies.
15 Mar, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 25-year-old woman wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. Jewel Rose Fantini is wanted on warrants for possessing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a weapon, knowingly possessing an unauthorized firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon and offering to transfer firearms. The charges stem from a residential break and enter last year were numerous firearms were stolen. Anyone who has seen Fantini or has information on her whereabouts, is asked to call police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 23019921. Anonymous online tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com or by calling 1-800-22-84777. Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to an arrest.
By Anisha gatner 14 Mar, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE Lethbridge Police have charged a female and two males in connection with an incident where a 67-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in his home. On March 9, police responded to a report that a male had suffered significant injuries following a home invasion style robbery during the early morning hours. The male had previously conversed with a female online and an agreement was made for her to meet with him at his home. Upon answering the door, the female was accompanied by two masked males who forced their way inside. One of the male subjects was armed with a firearm and the other a knife. The subjects stole property from the victim, including his wallet and cell phone, struck him in the face with the firearm and cut him with the knife before leaving the area in an SUV. The victim’s banking cards were used at local convenience stores by a male who was recorded on video surveillance and subsequently identified by police. Following further investigation, the female and other male subject were also identified. On March 11, the female was located by police and arrested. A day later on March 12, the two male subjects were located and arrested. One of the males was found in possession of property belonging to the victim as well as a black BB handgun. On March 12, police executed search warrants at a home along the 1000 block of 27 A Street North and a vehicle. Inside the residence police located clothing worn by the subjects and property belonging to the victim. One female was arrested at the home for matters unrelated to the robbery/assault. Amber Louise Dunn, 31, of Lethbridge, is charged with break and enter to commit robbery, robbery with a firearm, possess weapon dangerous x2, assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. After an initial court appearance, Dunn was released from custody. She is scheduled to return to court April 11. Donovan James Holmberg, 38, of Lethbridge, is charged with break and enter commit robbery, robbery with a firearm, possess weapon dangerous x2, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, disguised with intent, use stolen credit card x2 and possess firearm when prohibited. Holmberg was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court March 15. Cole Randall Martin, 35, of Lethbridge, is charged with break and enter commit robbery, robbery with a firearm, possess weapon dangerous x2, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and disguised with intent. Martin was released from custody following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and is scheduled to appear in court April 12. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are anticipated.
14 Mar, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE: Adison Ambrus, who was previously reported missing, has been located. Police thank the public for sharing the message. 
14 Mar, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE Lethbridge Police have charged a 49-year-old female with assault causing bodily harm in connection with an incident where a woman was attacked after getting off a bus. On March 12 at approximately 8 p.m., a 24-year-old woman exited a city bus at a stop along Whoop Up Drive and Blackfoot Road. An unknown female followed her off the bus and as she was walking the female attacked her from behind, punched her in the face multiple times and proceeded to repeatedly kick her in the head when she fell to the ground. The victim sustained significant soft tissue injuries and was treated by EMS at the scene. A description of the suspect was provided to police and following further investigation, including a review of video surveillance from the bus, the subject was identified. She was located March 13 and subsequently arrested. The parties involved in this incident are not known to one another and nothing was stolen from the victim. The attack appears to be unprovoked and random in nature. Leona Liza Anne Moore, 49, of Lethbridge is charged with assault causing bodily harm and resisting arrest. Moore is currently in custody awaiting a Judicial Interim Release hearing.
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