Three people charged in connection with kidnapping, assault

Lethbridge Police have charged three people after a 39-year-old male was assaulted, kidnapped and unlawfully confined in a residence until he was eventually able to escape. 

On April 21, police responded to a report of an assault. Investigation determined a male had attended a southside home during the early morning hours and was threatened and assaulted by multiple subjects. The male was then taken to a westside home and confined for several hours before he was able to escape. The victim sustained a serious head injury and had property stolen in the attack, including his GMC truck. One of the subjects later contacted the victim in an attempt to extort money from him in exchange for the return of his property. 

The incident was targeted between known parties and was motivated by a dispute over money. 

Following further investigation, a female subject was arrested April 27 and two male subjects were arrested April 28 and April 29 respectively.

Kristylyn Nichole Healy, 37, of Lethbridge, is charged with kidnapping, unlawful confinement, robbery, extortion, assault with a weapon, attempted obstruction of justice and two counts of uttering threats. Healy was remanded in custody to make her first court appearance April 28. 

Scott Cameron Sleightholm, 50, of Lethbridge, is charged with kidnapping, unlawful confinement, robbery and assault with a weapon. Sleightholm was remanded in custody and scheduled to appear in court May 5.

Steven Bruce Isele, 53, of Lethbridge, is charged with kidnapping, unlawful confinement, robbery and assault with a weapon. Isele was remanded to appear in court May 1. 

The victim’s stolen truck remains outstanding. The vehicle is described as a maroon 1993 GMC Sierra with Alberta plate CVW-8105. Anyone who has seen the truck or has information that could assist investigators, is asked to call police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 25006847. 

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to an arrest.