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3 days ago
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Police recover body of teen boy who drowned in Lethbridge
Lethbridge police and fire crews were called to the Oldman River near the High Level Bridge on June 18, 2025, after a teenage boy went missing while trying to swim across the water. Lethbridge police say a 17-year-old boy idrowned in the Oldman River. Officials say the boy was attempting to swim across the river near the High Level Bridge at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. He went under the water and did not resurface. Police recovered the boy's body on Thursday morning. When the boy was reported missing, police responded to the scene and deployed a drone to search for him. A dive team with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services also launched a boat, equipped with sonar, to search the water while other personnel searched the riverbanks. The search was called off when it became too dark on Wednesday. A large area of the river valley near the High Level Bridge was blocked off from the public Thursday as the search continued. Officials say the boy's body was found around 9 a.m. LPS victim/witness services are supporting the boy's family. There is no evidence of foul play.
CTV News
5 days ago
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For good causes (and maybe a little rivalry): First responders ready for Battle of the Badges
Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. In the name of good causes (and maybe a little rivalry), Lethbridge's first responders are ready to face off against each other. This year's Battle of the Badges will see members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium next weekend. While the fire department is hoping to extend their win streak to two, the police service holds a four-and-one record. The fire department is playing for the Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association, while police are playing for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's south zone cardiac centre campaign. All proceeds from the game will go to their charities. Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. 'When we're responding, typically, it's for the community and residents on some of their worst days, and so for us to get out here and really celebrate our two services in more of a light-hearted, spirited, friendly competition, I think it's really great for the community,' said David Skilling, Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association president. '(First responders are) the fabric of our community; they keep us safe and it's just a celebration of what they mean to our community,' said Kevin Kvame, Lethbridge Bulls president. The fire department will be Team Red, while the police department will be Team Blue. People are encouraged to show support by wearing red or blue. 'If you were to ask me what I may expect from a game like this, I would tell you that I expect the fire department to show up jacked, ready to play, maybe a stacked roster,' said Sgt. Jay McMillan with the Lethbridge Police Service. 'They're going to play to win, and they're going to be extraordinarily well-rested.' Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will take on members of the Lethbridge Police Service in a softball game at Spitz Stadium. The Battle of the Badges is set for June 27 at Spitz Stadium. The gates open at 5 p.m., and emergency vehicles will be there for the public to get a closer look at. Tickets cost $15 (if you buy four, it's $50) and can be purchased online here. The first 250 people through the gates get a Firehouse Subs voucher good for a medium sandwich.
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5 days ago
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Lethbridge police officer pleads guilty to assault, given conditional discharge
A Lethbridge Police Service cruiser is seen in a stock photo. The Lethbridge Police Service says an officer who plead guilty to assault in connection with an on-duty incident has been conditionally discharged. The assault occurred in the LPS short-term holding facility on May 10, 2023. Police say a physical altercation happened while a male prisoner was being booked into cells, but no one was injured. Chris Stock, a 23-year member, also faces one year of probation. 'A conditional discharge means a finding of guilt is made, but no conviction is entered,' LPS explained in a Tuesday news release. 'Upon completion of the probationary period the discharge is removed from the individual's record after a set time.' An internal investigation into the incident is under way.
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6 days ago
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‘Both humbled and grateful': Lethbridge police chief not guilty of misconduct
Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh has been found not guilty of misconduct An allegation of misconduct made against Lethbridge's top cop has been dismissed. Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh was found not guilty at a hearing on Monday. According to the Lethbridge Police Service, a former deputy chief alleged Mehdizadeh 'violated a public health order relating to cohorts during the COVID-19 pandemic by taking a civilian member out for lunch and denying culpability when he was confronted.' The civilian member was the police service's chaplain. Mehdizadeh took him out for lunch. An agreed statement of facts noted both were masked where required and properly socially distanced. It is also noted Mehdizadeh stated he believed the chaplain to be within his allowed cohort and apologized when it came to light he was not. At the hearing, presiding officer Brett Carlson provided reasoning for the not guilty verdict. 'There was no evidence of malicious intent or meaningful moral culpability,' he said. 'A moment of carelessness or error in judgment does not, by itself, constitute discreditable conduct requiring discipline.' Mehdizadeh said in a statement Monday he is 'both humbled and grateful.' He also said the allegation is part of a pattern of behaviour by his former deputy chief. 'Since leaving LPS in 2022, after a short period of time working together, the former deputy chief has made numerous allegations and complaints against me,' he said. 'None have been substantiated, and several have been dismissed outright as frivolous and vexatious.'
CTV News
15-06-2025
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Tipster turns Lethbridge Police Service on to its biggest-ever fentanyl bust
Lethbridge police headquarters is shown in Lethbridge on March 10, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Rossiter Lethbridge police made their largest fentanyl seizure to date earlier this week. According to the local police service, 1,172 grams, or $372,000 worth, of the drug can no longer be illicitly sold. And police say that's due to the keen eye of a citizen. Suspected trafficking activity was reported in downtown Lethbridge on June 11 around 2 p.m. A man and woman were arrested by responding officers, and drugs as well as other items were seized from a vehicle searched during the arrest. The seizure included: A sawed-off .22 calibre shotgun; Approximately 1,137 grams of fentanyl; 120 grams of cocaine; 58 grams of methamphetamine; Nearly $10,000 proceeds of crime. Police also say they seized 35 grams of fentanyl, 29 grams of methamphetamine, several knives and a baton from the man. Police are calling this a big win. 'This is the single largest seizure of fentanyl we've had in the city, and it's all because a citizen observed suspicious activity and called it in,' said Sgt. Ryan Darroch. 'The quantity seized is worth more than $350,000 and equates to just over 11,700 street doses that will no longer reach our vulnerable population.' Both the man and the woman now face a number of charges. Sherry Lynn Hopkins, 48, of Lethbridge, is charged with the following: Six counts of failing to comply with a release order; Three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking; Knowingly possessing an unauthorized firearm; Obstructing a peace officer; Use of a firearm while committing an offence; Possession of a prohibited firearm; Possession of stolen property; Possession of the proceeds of crime; and Fraudulent personation to avoid arrest. She also had outstanding warrants at the time of her arrest. Mark Edward Tanguay, 48, of Lethbridge, is charged with the following: Two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking; and Carrying a concealed weapon. Hopkins appeared in front of a judge in Lethbridge on Friday and remains in custody. Tanguay was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 7. Police encourage anyone who observes suspicious activity to call them right away at 403-328-4444.
