Charges laid over copper thefts in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat Police are laying more charges from a substantial copper theft investigation.

A separate investigation earlier this month led to charges on two people; Brian Aske and Chelsea Grisbrook, and the seizure of 650 pounds of copper wire. Since then, additional information has led to the identification of more suspects and offences.

Police responded to a reported break-and-enter on October 20^th at a secure industrial facility in the city, where the suspects reportedly accessed by cutting perimeter fencing and stealing approximately $2,000 to $3,000 worth of copper cables and related equipment. That same day, at a residence in the city’s northwest, officers observed a large quantity of copper wire, cable casings and other items believed to have been stolen from the site. A search warrant was executed.

Cory Reiger, 51, of Medicine Hat, has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime

Reiger was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on December 16, 2026.

Dallas MacDougall, 55, of Medicine Hat, has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime

MacDougall was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on December 23, 2026.