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The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating a 46-year-old Medicine Hat man, Chad LENTZ.

Chad LENTZ is described as a white male, 5’11” (180 cm) tall, weighing approximately 185 lbs (84 kg), with a shaved head, blue eyes and has several tattoos on his arms and body. (see attached photo)

Chad LENTZ is currently wanted on numerous outstanding warrants.

Anyone with information that could assist with locating Chad LENTZ is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481 and request to speak to a member of the Criminal Investigation Section. Tips may also be submitted, anonymously if preferred, via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app. The MHPS app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421

On December 26, 2025, at approximately 7:50 PM, member of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Patrol Section responded to a report of a personal robbery beneath the Allowance Avenue overpass.

A 36-year-old man reported that he was approached by an individual who stole his backpack containing personal items.

The suspect has been identified as Matthew James Perini, age 35, of Medicine Hat. Mr. Perini is facing charges of armed robbery and assault with a weapon, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

The MHPS requests that businesses located in the 900 Block of South Railway Street review their closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. Motorists who were traveling on South Railway at the time of the incident are also encouraged to examine their dash-cam recordings for material that may be relevant to the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481.

Media Contact:

A/S/Sgt. Clarke White
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating Jennifer SCHERER who has not been in contact with family members since mid-December. The circumstances surrounding Jennifer SCHERER’s disappearance are currently considered non-suspicious, but there is concern for her well-being.

Description of Jennifer:

• Age: 39
• Height: 5’2”
• Build: average
• Hair: blonde

We urge anyone with information, to assist our service in ensuring her safety and wellbeing. Please contact the Medicine Hat Police Service at 403-529-8481 with any information that may assist the police in locating Jennifer. Tips may also be submitted via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app. The MHPS app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.

On November 18, 2025, the Medicine Hat Police Service Downtown Patrol Unit responded to multiple reports of property damage involving nine businesses located along the 400 block of North Railway Street SE. The total estimated damage is approximately $70,000.

Following an investigation, officers identified a suspect. On December 19, 2025, Shannon Panipekeesick, a 42-year-old resident of Medicine Hat, was formally charged with the following offenses:

•            Mischief causing damage over $5,000 (three counts)

•            Mischief causing damage under $5,000 (six counts)

Ms. Panipekeesick was held for a judicial interim release hearing and was subsequently remanded into custody to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Darcy Brandt
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8481

Please note that the Medicine Hat Police Service public reception will have revised hours over the holiday season. 

While the reception hours will change, police and community peace officers will remain on duty and serving our community 24/7.

For assistance

• Non-emergency line 403-529-8481
• Emergency: 9-1-1

On December 12, 2025, members from the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit and Patrol Section responded to a report of suspicious vehicle with a male sleeping behind the steering wheel in the area of Dunmore Road and 21 Street SE. Officers arrived at the location and identified a 58-year-old male, Clinton Mayer, in the driver’s seat, an unnamed 64-year-old female in the passenger seat, and a 62-year-old male, Daniel Giurissevich, in the rear seat. It was determined that Mr. Giurissevich was wanted on several outstanding warrants; during his arrest, officers discovered a bolt-action rifle in his jacket.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of the following items:

-              Weatherby .338 Lapua bolt-action rifle with scope

-              Forty-four rounds of .338 Lapua ammunition

-              Carton of black stock cigarettes

-              Various knives

Following the investigation, Clinton Mayer was charged with:

-              Breach of a release order (three counts)

-              Unauthorized possession of a firearm

-              Possession of a firearm in a vehicle

-              Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public

Daniel Giurissevich was charged with:

-              Unauthorized possession of a firearm

-              Possession of a firearm in a vehicle

-              Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public

-              Possession of a weapon contrary to an order (three counts)

Both individuals were held for a judicial interim release hearing and remanded into custody, pending an appearance before the Alberta Court of Justice on December 16, 2025.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Harley Kesler
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8481

On December 12, 2025, at approximately 12:30 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Patrol Section responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Southview Drive SE following reports of multiple individuals being assaulted with bear spray.

The investigation determined that a male suspect discharged a significant amount of Oleoresin Capsicum (bear spray) in the building's front entryway, resulting in several individuals being affected.  The suspect fled the scene immediately after the incident.

On December 14, 2025, Nathan Canfield, a 40-year-old resident of Medicine Hat, was arrested in connection with this incident. Mr. Canfield has been charged with the following offenses:

•             Assault

•             Assault with a weapon (three counts)

•             Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public

•             Uttering threats

•             Public mischief (two counts)

No serious injuries were reported, and all affected parties received medical attention at the scene. Mr. Canfield was remanded into custody following a judicial interim release hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice on December 22, 2025.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Harely Kesler
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

Effective December 8, 2025, the Medicine Hat Police Service will resume mailing automated traffic enforcement (photo radar) violation and parking tickets.  Due to the uncertainty surrounding the postal strike, tickets have not been sent out since June 24, 2025.

Please note that automated traffic enforcement and parking tickets will always be mailed or delivered to the address of the vehicle’s registered owner.  Requests for payments will never be sent over text message.

Media Contact:
Inspector Joe West
Support Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8414

On the evening of December 1, 2025, at approximately 10:40 PM, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section responded to a report of vehicle prowling in the 300 block of 20 Street NE.

Upon arrival, officers determined that a male suspect had fled the scene on foot. With the assistance of a drone, officers located an individual nearby who matched the provided description and was exhibiting suspicious behavior. Further investigation confirmed this individual’s involvement with the reported incident.

A 36-year-old male resident of Medicine Hat was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant and additionally charged with the following offenses:

• Obstruction
• Possession of stolen property
• Possession of a prohibited weapon

The individual was transported to the MHPS holding facility and later released from custody, pending a scheduled appearance before the Alberta Court of Justice on January 14, 2026.  The name of the accused cannot be released at this time as the charges have yet to be sworn to in court.

Media Contact:

A/S/Sgt. Darelene Garrecht
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

The Medicine Hat Police Service has arrested Adam Massini (41 years old) of Medicine Hat, AB in connection with a series of incidents involving break and enter, robbery, and other related offences.

On December 1, 2025, officers observed a male leaving an apartment building on an e-bike near 2nd Avenue Northeast. The individual was identified as a suspect wanted on outstanding warrants stemming from a break and enter and robbery investigation on November 23, 2025. When approached by officers, the suspect provided a false name and attempted to flee, first on the e-bike and then on foot. After a brief pursuit, the suspect was apprehended without further incident.

During the arrest, officers recovered a knife, suspected narcotics, and determined the e-bike had been reported stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Adam Massini faces the following charges:

• Obstructing a Police Officer
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000
• Possession of Identity Documents
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Breach of Release Order (x3)

Further investigation revealed that at the time of his arrest, Massini was fleeing the scene of an additional incident involving the unlawful confinement of two individuals. Additional charges include:

• Break and Enter and Robbery (x2)
• Assault with a Weapon (x2)
• Assault
• Uttering Threats (x2)
• Unlawful Confinement (x2)
• Fail to Comply with a Release Order (x2)

Massini was held for a bail hearing and has been remanded into custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for December 9, 2025.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Phone: 403-529-8421