Media Releases

Lethbridge Police have determined that a threat made to a local casino was a “swatting” hoax, where a false report is made to emergency services in order to trigger a response from law enforcement.

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has concluded its annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, resulting in the removal of 10 impaired drivers from the roads during the month-long enforcement initiative.

Lethbridge Police have charged a man in connection to an aggravated assault outside of a local night club on December 22, 2024. 

Lethbridge Police have charged two people with first degree murder after a body was found in a southside motel room over the weekend.

Lethbridge Police continue to investigate the death of a 13-year-old boy.

Lethbridge Police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was located inside a southside motel room earlier today.

Lethbridge Police are investigating a sudden death after the body of a 13-year-old male was found outside a south side business on Boxing Day.

Lethbridge Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that claimed the life of a 36-year-old male.

During the third week of the annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, Lethbridge Police, in partnership with Alberta Sheriffs, checked 450 drivers and removed three impaired drivers from the road.

Lethbridge Police have charged 28-year-old woman with drug trafficking offences following a suspicious vehicle complaint that resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs and cash proceeds of crime.