Lethbridge Police Association President Jay McMillan says there’s a special camaraderie amongst police officers and that in Alberta first responders are particularly tight. He says Thursday was a very tough day for everyone at Lethbridge Police Service, adding that calls for domestic disputes are statistically the most dangerous for police officers other than traffic stops.Read More
There’s now a new leader to head up The Watch in Lethbridge. Retired Constable Shane Kisinger will take on the role after recently leaving the Lethbridge Police Service after close to 19 years on the force. Kisinger explained what members of The Watch do on a daily basis. “So the Watch is a volunteer based […]Read More
Police say more than a million dollars’ worth of drugs and cash were seized in Lethbridge. ALERT and LPS held a press conference on Wednesday morning and officials say the huge bust took place December 20 involving two homes and two vehicles. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the details. The drugs seized have an estimated […]Read More
Lethbridge Police say the six-week-old baby girl who was assaulted and sexually assaulted remains in a Calgary hospital. Police have charged a mother and father in connection with the assault of their six-week-old infant daughter. A candlelight vigil will be held on Monday evening by members of the community to show their support for the […]Read More
According to officials with the Lethbridge Police Service, property crime at job sites in our city is rising. Members of the Building Industry and Land Development Association of Lethbridge, LPS and other groups sat down recently to discuss the increase in crime at these job sites. Bridget Mearns, the executive officer of BILD Lethbridge, says […]Read More
Lethbridge Police are in their second week of their annual Christmas Checkstop Campaign. Officials say it’s going well so far as most drivers have been complying with the laws and not drinking and driving. Sergeant Danny Lomness says a total of ten vehicles have been seized so far. He says campaigns like this are important […]Read More
This weekend Lethbridge Police will be setting up a Charity Check Stop at the ENMAX Centre where officers will be accepting donations of new unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items. It’s all part of the Christmas Hope campaign. This is the 3rd annual check stop and Constable Stewart Kambeitz says this event is a great way […]Read More
Wednesday’s huge dump of snow made for some slick driving conditions on the roads in and around the city. Lethbridge Police say they had about a 50 per cent increase in the number of calls coming into the Collision Reporting Centre. Police say the increase is on par with most of the other major snowfalls […]Read More
A new four year operating budget for Lethbridge will be presented on Tuesday and Wednesday during Economic SPC meetings. Members will received a draft review of the 2023-2026 budget, hear presentations on several proposed new initiatives and receive the Operating Budget What We Heard Report, which has been compiled from online and in-person engagement completed […]Read More
Six new recruits walked the graduation stage earlier today to officially be sworn into the Lethbridge Police Service. One new officer will also be joining the Blood Tribe Police Service. Dignitaries from our city made their way to Lethbridge College to take part in the graduation ceremony. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
The Lethbridge Police Victim Witness Services Unit is looking for new volunteers. Around 60 people are needed to ensure the team can deliver year-round crisis support to meet the needs here in our community. Program Manager, Catherine Pooley, says whether you are a retiree or looking to become a police officer down the road, this […]Read More
An increase in gift card related fraud is prompting the Lethbridge Police Service to issue a warning. The Economic Crimes Unit has received a half dozen complaints from local victims who bought gift cards as part of a scam. Police say over $500,000 has been allegedly taken from victims so far this year from various […]Read More
Parents protested Monday evening and demanded their money back after pulling their kids out of summer camps at the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy. The Academy has shut down since one of the businesses former coaches, Jamie Ellacott, was charged with four counts of sexual assault against minors. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the changes […]Read More
A Lethbridge gymnastics coach who was previously charged by police with sexually assaulting a seven year old girl now faces even more charges. Thirty-three year old Jamie Ellacott, who was a former owner at the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy, faces three additional charges of sexual assault stemming from alleged incidents involving girls aged 10, 12 and […]Read More
The results of the 2022 Community Survey through the Lethbridge Police Service are in, and it shows more than three quarters of respondents are satisfied with the department. Eighty-six per cent said the service is adequate to good, however about 14 per cent rated the LPS as poor. “We can never have 100 per cent […]Read More
A special puppy has been named by the Lethbridge Police Service. The Belgian Malinois was given the name of Bridge. Thirteen year old Kassie Hotton was the winner of the naming contest and was presented with a stuffed Malinois along with a tour of the police station. The dog naming contest saw 700 entries in […]Read More
The tent encampment set up by Civic Centre Park was set to be torn down but has since been postponed by the City of Lethbridge. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the decision to delay the tear down follows a shooting on Sunday night at the encampment. The Lethbridge Police Service have charged a 37-year-old Lethbridge […]Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 37-year old male in connection with an incident where a man was shot Sunday night. It was shortly after 8 PM when police responded to a report of a shooting at a tent encampment site, which is located along the 500 block on Stafford Drive South. Upon arrival, a 33-year-old […]Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has sent out a reminder to those participating in the Street Machine Weekend to celebrate responsibly and to obey the traffic laws. The event will start with a drive-in movie on Thursday and will wrap up on Sunday. Police are expecting a lot of spectators to show up this weekend. “This […]Read More
A majority of the time we take our footwear for granted. An initiative in Lethbridge is making sure that children and youth are able to receive solid footwear. The Shoes for Kids YQL campaign is entering its second year. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, last year the drive raised over $16,000. There were also 485 […]Read More
Lethbridge Police Victim and Witness Services Unit celebrated its 30th anniversary Thursday night. The event, which was originally supposed to take place last year, was pushed back because of the pandemic. Since 1991 over 500 volunteers have put in 480,000 hours while supporting more than 6,000 families and youth. Program Manager for Victim Services Catherine […]Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service’s Watch Program was recognized last week with the Community Justice Award. It is an award acknowledging either individuals or organizations that have contributed to community justice work in the province. The program began in May of 2019 and manager Jeff Cove says to be recognized on the provincial stage feels amazing. […]Read More
The Lethbridge K-9 Unit has added a new four-legged addition to their team, and they need the public’s help in naming it. The LPS is holding a ‘Name The Puppy Contest’ for their new 12-week-old puppy before he begins his new career. Constable Braylon Hyggen says this is also the first time in decades that […]Read More
Two Alberta cities have landed in the top 100 when it comes to crime. According to a report done by Numbeo, Lethbridge placed 56th on the list and Red Deer ranked 67th. The worst of the Canadian cities was Surrey, B.C. which landed in the 49th spot. Numbeo creates a database for quality of life […]Read More
The City of Lethbridge is reminding motorists to slow down and drive carefully in construction zones. There is currently work being completed in different areas of the city including Mayor Magrath and Scenic Drive. City staff and the Lethbridge Police Service say it is important to ease up on the gas pedal in these zones […]Read More
A problem property in Lethbridge has now been shut down for 90 days due to drug activity. The Safer Community and Neighbourhoods, or SCAN unit, of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order to shut down the house at 124 – 19 St N in Lethbridge. A fence has been erected and the house has […]Read More
There was a close call over the weekend for a business in Lethbridge. A car crashed into the front of the north Fabutan and Hush Lash Studio location. The driver hit another vehicle that was stopped outside at a red light at 2A Avenue and then made another sudden turn and crashed into a car […]Read More
Members of the Lethbridge community gathered at the Galt Museum on Tuesday evening to ask questions and voice their concerns to members of the Lethbridge Police Service and the Lethbridge Police Commission. The information will be used for the service’s 2023 to 2026 Business Strategic Plan. Last year the service received over 36,000 calls and […]Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service is partnering with Alberta Health Services in our city to help out those who are battling mental health and addiction issues. An LPS constable is paired with a mental health therapist from AHS to service high risk clients. The program, which began in 2018, is called the Police and Crisis Team. […]Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service and the Lethbridge and Area Chapter of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving are once again joining forces. The two groups are encouraging motorists not to drink and drive when they get behind the wheel. You will see mobile signs throughout the city where impaired drivers have been charged starting in May. […]Read More
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