Media Releases

Last year Lethbridge Police responded to nearly 32,000 calls for service and 99.4 per cent were resolved without any use of force.

UPDATE: Warren Shayn McMurtrie, who was previously wanted on numerous outstanding warrants, has been located and is in police custody. Police thank the public for their assistance.

Lethbridge Police continue to investigate a collision that resulted in two pedestrians being struck by a vehicle earlier this morning.

Victims are led to believe a virus has infected their computer. Scammers posing as a credible technology company then gain access to their computer to "fix" it and instead run programs and alter settings that can install malware or steal personal and financial information.

Check out the Online Safety Toolkit built by the Building Safer Communities team to find information and tips about online safety from credible source.

Online phishing scams generally involve a victim receiving a fake (or “spoofed”) but credible looking message that tricks them into sharing sensitive personal and/or financial information. 

Lethbridge Police are working with Alberta Sheriffs to conduct a focused traffic project aimed at addressing pedestrian safety, especially around schools and playgrounds in Lethbridge. 

Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 51-year-old male who is wanted on outstanding drug warrants.

UPDATE: Richard James Shaw, who was previously wanted on an outstanding property crimes warrant, has been located and is in police custody. Police thank the public for their assistance.