Lethbridge Police Service

Have you registered a loved one in the Vulnerable Person Registry? Is it time to renew your registration?

The Lethbridge Police Service's Vulnerable Person Registry allows caregivers, family members and individuals who reside in Lethbridge to provide critical information that can assist police during emergencies, wellness checks or missing person investigations.

Registration is voluntary and must be updated annually. To learn more, visit: https://www.lethbridgepolice.ca/vpr

🚗 Getting your driver's licence is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with responsibility. Safe driving starts with:
✅ A positive attitude
✅ Awareness of your surroundings
✅ Knowledge of traffic laws
✅ Strong driving skills developed through training and practice (For a list of licensed driver training schools in Alberta, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/licensed-driver-training-schools)

All new Alberta drivers must progress through the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program before becoming fully licensed.

Did you know? In 2024, males aged 18-19 had the highest involvement rate in casualty collisions, and common contributing factors included following too closely, running off the road and unsafe left turns.

The Lethbridge Police Service encourages new drivers to make safe choices every time they get behind the wheel.

For more details: https://www.lethbridgepolice.ca/news/posts/new-drivers/

Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 38-year-old male.

Kyle Anthony Wensmann is wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with release order conditions.

Anyone who has seen Wensmann, or has information on his whereabouts, is asked to call police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 26055983.

Anonymous online tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 cash for information leading to an arrest.

LPS uses CompStat, a data-driven crime reduction strategy where analytics are used to identify prolific offenders, high-crime areas and the most effective deployment of police resources.

Each month LPS identifies prolific and wanted offenders and officers are assigned to conduct and enforce release conditions, or locate and apprehend those with outstanding warrants. As part of these efforts, photos of wanted subjects are released to the public to seek assistance in locating them.

This past Saturday, on “First Responders Night,” the Lethbridge Bulls Baseball Club presented LPS and Lethbridge Firefighters IAFF Local 237 with the proceeds from the Battle of the Badges event hosted on June 27, 2026.

The Lethbridge Police, represented by Inspector Jason Walper, received a cheque for $3150.45, which will be donated to Special Olympics Alberta. Lethbridge IAFF Local 237, represented by Treasurer Carl Mix, received $3530.49, which will be donated to the Chinook Regional Hospital for pediatric recreational equipment.

Thanks again to the Bulls for hosting, our volunteer players for a fun event, and our amazing community for your generous support!

The Chief is thoroughly enjoying the Heritage Day events at Henderson Lake today - celebrating our community’s diversity.

UPDATE August 3/26: Trinity Laffin-Sinclair, who was previously reported missing, has been located. Police thank the public for their assistance.

The pre-selected locations monitored by photo radar for August 2026 are listed in the calendar.

Motorists are advised to always obey posted speed limits and pay careful attention around schools and playgrounds, especially when children are outside playing, school is in session or community events are taking place that result in increased traffic to the area. Harmonized playground zones are in effect daily from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Please be advised it is inappropriate to approach photo radar operators to complain. Complaints should be directed to the Lethbridge Police Service by calling 403-327-2210.

For more information about Automated Traffic Enforcement in Lethbridge, including an updated list of sites monitored by photo radar, visit: https://www.lethbridgepolice.ca/community-safety/automated-traffic-enforcement/

Lethbridge Police have charged a 64-year-old male with dangerous driving causing bodily harm in connection with an injury collision that shut down traffic along Crowsnest Trail Wednesday afternoon.

On July 29, at approximately 2:16 p.m., police responded to a report of an injury collision along Highway 3. Investigation determined a male operating a Chevrolet Uplander was westbound on Highway 3 and failed to stop at a red light at the 30 Street North intersection. The Uplander subsequently struck a Ford Focus that was proceeding through a green light to make an eastbound turn. The 26-year-old female driver of the Ford was not injured.

Two passengers in the Uplander sustained injuries – a 52-year-old female and 70-year-old female – who were both transported to hospital by EMS. A 32-year-old male, seven-year-old girl and nine-year-old boy, who were also passengers in the Uplander, were treated by EMS at the scene.

Further investigation determined the male driver displayed signs of impairment, did not have a driver’s license and the vehicle was uninsured. Following breathalyzer testing, he was issued an IRS Caution and criminally charged.

A 64-year-old Cardston male, whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of the passenger victims, is charged with dangerous operation causing bodily harm. He was also issued violation tickets for driving an uninsured vehicle, operating a vehicle without a subsisting license, failing to stop at a red light, careless driving, transporting liquor in a vehicle within easy access of an occupant and the Uplander was seized.

The male has been released from custody with conditions that he not be behind the steering wheel of any vehicle without being properly licensed and insured and not to be behind the wheel of any motor vehicle without the registered owner present. He is scheduled to appear in court September 9 to answer to the criminal charge.

Two dozen fi****ms and nearly 200 knives and edged weapons were seized as part of a drug trafficking investigation.

ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team located the large cache of weapons and drugs inside a Lethbridge home on July 15, 2026. Lethbridge Police Service helped with the search warrant ex*****on at the home, which was located along the 2000-block of 7 Avenue North.

The home was linked to suspected drug trafficking activity that was first reported to police in June 2026. In addition to the weapons, ALERT seized approximately $20,000 worth of drugs.

Two people were arrested at the time the search warrant took place.

“The drug trade is inherently violent and unpredictable. A huge weapons cache such as this demonstrates an unwelcome danger to our community,” said Staff Sergeant Trevor Sheppard, ALERT.

The seizure is one of the largest weapons seizures recorded by ALERT. It is believed many of these items were being traded for drugs.
• 19 rifles;
• 3 shotguns;
• 9 replica fi****ms;
• One pistol;
• 4,700 rounds of ammunition;
• 12 prohibited weapons;
• Approximately 170 knives and edged weapons; and
• Two body armour vests.

None of the fi****ms were lawfully possessed. ALERT is working with the RCMP’s National Weapons Enforcement Support Team to investigate the origins of the fi****ms. So far, one has been identified as previously being reported as stolen in Brooks, Alta.

The knives and weapons included switch blades, swords, nunchakus, collapsible batons, brass knuckles, and even some Freddy Krueger-type claws.

The drug seizure included:
• 53 grams of co***ne;
• 41 grams of methamphetamine;
• 538 fentanyl and oxycodone pills;
• 113 L*D tabs;
• 20 cartons of contraband to***co products;
• $13,649 cash.

Louise Sansome, 47 years old, was charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, possession of body armour, charges under the to***co act, and numerous fi****ms-related offences.

As the result of previous convictions, Sansome has a lifetime fi****ms prohibition.

Terry Adamson, 56 years old, was charged with possession of drugs.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.

ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.

https://alert-ab.ca/news-centre/

More than 100 outstanding warrants were executed, dozens of encampments were removed and a man’s life was saved during a one-day targeted enforcement project earlier this week.

Members of the Lethbridge Police Service, with assistance from the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Unit, were deployed Tuesday in the downtown core and worked collaboratively as part of an ongoing initiative to address crime and disorder.

Project results:
• 107 outstanding arrest warrants executed
• 26 arrests
• 15 criminal charges laid
• More than 70 subject interactions related to open drug use, criminal or bylaw-related concerns
• More than 60 encampments dismantled and significant amounts of garbage and debris removed
• More than 20 interactions with community members and businesses
• Five calls for service addressed during the operation
• One life saved through a timely overdose response by police

During the project, officers observed suspected drug trafficking activity in Galt Gardens. As police moved in to investigate further, a male, who had been in contact with the suspect, began exhibiting signs of a drug overdose. Officers immediately administered naloxone (Narcan) and provided emergency medical assistance until EMS arrived. Police revived the 49-year-old overdose victim and after being assessed by EMS he was medically cleared.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of a 55-year-old Lethbridge woman. Police subsequently seized quantities of fentanyl packaged for street-level sales, additional controlled substances, cash and drug trafficking paraphernalia.

Patricia Ann Healy, 55, of Lethbridge, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of the proceeds of crime. She was also found to be wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing, Healy was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 14.

The targeted enforcement project reflects LPS’s ongoing commitment to enhance public safety through a balanced approach that combines enforcement, outreach and collaboration with community partners.

Police remind the public to continue reporting all suspicious and criminal activity by calling 403-328-4444.

LPS uses CompStat, a data-driven model where analytics are used to identify high-crime areas, prolific offenders and the most effective deployment of police resources. Knowing what is occurring, where it is happening and how often, helps give police an accurate picture of crime and disorder in the community, and enables more effective deployment of resources and enforcement strategies.

Some crimes can also be reported online, including theft under $10,000, mischief, theft from vehicles and damage to vehicles. There is also a category for ‘information only’ reports where citizens can report nuisance and non-criminal matters. Visit www.lethbridgepolice.ca and click online reporting.