Police charge male with attempted murder

Lethbridge Police have charged a 28-year-old male with attempted murder in connection with an incident where a woman was attacked in her home.

Investigation determined the accused is unknown to the victim and the crime was a random act of violence. 

On September 10, at approximately 3:30 a.m. police responded to a report that a male had broken into a home along the 200 block of Mayor Magrath Drive North and attacked a 27-year-old woman who was asleep in her bedroom. 

Investigation determined the male entered through an open ground floor window and once inside, obtained a weapon of opportunity that he used to bludgeon the victim before fleeing through the same window he used to gain entry.

The victim was transported by EMS to Chinook Regional Hospital and admitted with serious head injuries. Multiple officers responded to the scene and a K9 track was conducted with negative results. 

Following further investigation, surveillance video of the subject was obtained and he was subsequently identified by police. On September 11, he was located and arrested without incident.

Corbin John Maxwell, 28, of Coaldale, is charged with attempted murder and housebreaking with intent.

Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing, Maxwell was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 17.