Two Medicine Hat residents are facing numerous drugs and firearms related charges following a short-term investigation into suspected drug activity completed by members of Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Patrol Section.

On February 2, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence located on the 900 block of 5 Street SE where police recovered: two restricted firearms, Canadian currency, and several controlled drugs including cocaine, Fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB).

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Lane, 43-years-old, and Kerrie Simms, 42-years-old, have both been charged with possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unsafe storage of a firearm and possession of a weapon obtained by commission of an offence.

Lane was additionally charged with a breach of probation. A Judicial Interim Release bail hearing was held, and he has been remanded in custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 11, 2025.

Simms was held for a Judicial Interim Release bail hearing and has been remanded in custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 7, 2025.

In Medicine Hat, members of the public who suspect drug activity can contact the MHPS by calling 403-529-8481 or submitting tips online (anonymously if preferred) via the website at mhps.ca or the MHPS mobile app. The app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.

Media Contact:

Acting Inspector Rod Thompson
Operational Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416