Lethbridge Police responded to a high-risk incident in North Lethbridge just after 6am on Friday morning in the 200 block of Uplands Boulevard North. No details of the incident have been publicly released, but BCN spoke Read More
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A Lethbridge woman was sentenced Wednesday for criminal negligence after her 13-year-old son was found dead near Mayor Magrath Drive back on December 26th. 39-year-old Blanche Isobel Irene Fick was sentenced at the Lethbridge courthouse Read More
ALERT Lethbridge, in partnership with Lethbridge and Taber Police Services, have uncovered an extensive drug trafficking operation that involved the arrests of nine suspects and the seizure of large amounts of cocaine and weapons and $2.5 Read More
Lethbridge Police along with Fire and Emergency Services have recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who drowned after attempting to swim across the Oldman River on Wednesday night. An extensive search was suspended Wednesday Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 36-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault that allegedly took place 6 years ago. 36-year-old Landon Byron Kern Waters of Lethbridge has been charged with sexual assault and is scheduled Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged three people with kidnapping and assault, after a 39-year-old man was unlawfully confined in a residence in a dispute between known parties over money.Read More
Lethbridge’s Chief of Police Shahin Mehdizadeh was subject to a disciplinary hearing on Thursday following a complaint against Mehdizadeh regarding allegations of misconduct during the pandemicRead More
The Lethbridge Police Service has introduced its newest service dog, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois name Brandon. Along with his handler, the pair will assist the frontline patrol teams and Critical Incident Team.Read More
Hamilton Police recently uncovered a massive auto theft ring where criminals ship stolen vehicles to countries overseas. But as auto theft numbers decrease in Canada, Alberta now holds the highest per capita rate of thefts Read More
LPS have charged a 66-year-old man from Lethbridge after he sexually assaulted a 11-year-old boy at a local pool. During investigation, police say there may be additional victims.Read More
Following heavy snow falls in the East and cold snaps in the West, there have been multiple cases of carbon monoxide poisonings throughout Canada that have resulted in deaths in the past week alone.Read More
Lethbridge Police say they are anticipating a great turnout for this weekend’s annual Polar Plunge in support of the Special Olympics. As of Tuesday, $12,000 was raised towards of the $20,000 goal.Read More
Lethbridge Police Service have introduced a Vulnerable Persons Registry, a voluntary program which aims to identify people who would be in need of additional assistance during emergencies or high-stress incidents. Personal details such as medical Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged 36-year-old Anthony Robert Small after he drove a women to an isolated place and sexually assaulted her inside his vehicle. He is due for a court hearing on the 21st.Read More
The mother of the victim of a homicide at a Lethbridge motel shared her thoughts with BCN after her daughter, 34-year-old Christina Webber was killed at a southside motel in late December.Read More
The town of Taber made the decision to remove all photo radar within the town, including in playground, school and construction zones. The mayor says this is an effort to bring in transparency.Read More
Lethbridge Police say the third suspect in a motel homicide in late December has turned herself in. All three suspects are charged with first-degree murder and arson.Read More
Lethbridge Police have announced that they removed 10 impaired drivers over the past month during their annual Christmas check Stop initiative. Five were given criminal charges.Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged three subjects and arrested two with first degree murder after a woman was found dead at a southside motel. LPS is still searching for the third subject.Read More
Lethbridge Police continue to investigate two separate cases; one involving the homicide of a woman at a local motel; and the other which saw the discovery of the body of a 13-year-old boy.Read More
Extended year-end interview with the Lethbridge Police Chief, Shahin Mehdizadeh. Topics include community interaction, downtown crime and photo radar.Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic celebrated the graduation of 18 cadets on Friday from its one-of-a-kind Police Cadet Training program, which has influenced southern Albertan Police Services for years.Read More
Eighteen cadets graduated from Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Police Cadet training program on Friday. The graduates will serve in Lethbridge, Blood Tribe and CN Rail Police Services.Read More
The head chiefs of Lethbridge Fire and EMS and the Lethbridge Police Service provided BCN with a year-end look back at some of the trends and goals from each of their respective services.Read More
Lethbridge Police are implementing 42 photo radar stations around playground zones to prevent excessive speeding in those areas. Monitoring will begin January 13th.Read More
Lethbridge Police released their year-end Targeted Enforcement Strategy results from march till December of 2024. LPS say results have been significant.Read More
Lethbridge Police are investigating a scene at a pedestrian collision on 32nd street. The condition of the pedestrian is unclear, but a white SUV was spotted with a damaged front end.Read More
Lethbridge Police are suiting up to serve patrons food at the Lethbridge South Boston Pizza, fundraising for Alberta Special Olympics and selling stuffed canine animals for the Canes Teddy bear Toss game on Friday.Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service released their community survey which reveals overwhelming support for the Service. Glaring issues brought up include drug crime, property crime and crimes against persons.Read More
The Alberta Sheriffs SCAN Unit have sealed off a third drug house in Lethbridge from the past year. Police have received more than 80 calls and complaints on the property since 2021.Read More
