Media Releases

Lethbridge Police are investigating after a 27-year-old woman was attacked and violently assaulted in her home by an unknown male.

Lethbridge Police are welcoming the newest four-legged member and wishing two outgoing police service dogs a happy retirement – all during the K9 Unit’s 60^th anniversary year.

Lethbridge Police, in partnership with Alberta Sheriffs, apprehended three impaired drivers and issued almost 100 tickets – including two for speeding at double the posted limit – during a targeted traffic enforcement project over the weekend. 

A man fleeing police due to his outstanding warrants was arrested and charged as part of the Lethbridge Police Service’s ongoing targeted downtown enforcement project last week.

Two men have been charged for their part in a number of recent grandparent scams that police suspect used artificial intelligence (AI) to make them appear more credible.

Lethbridge police arrested a 25-year-old male for dangerous driving while operating a motorcycle over the September long weekend.

Lethbridge Police are warning the public that there has been an increase in grandparent scams where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to make the scams seem more credible.

The first day of classes is September 3 and for motorists that means an influx of vehicle and pedestrian traffic around area schools. Lethbridge Police are reminding motorists to drive cautiously and ensure they obey the rules of the road. 

Lethbridge Police have charged a 43-year-old male after seizing dozens of firearms – a number of them restricted and improperly stored – along with over-capacity magazines, prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons and an unregistered handgun with no serial number making it untraceable.

Lethbridge Police have charged a 17-year-old male with mischief for damaging the Pride crosswalk.