On March 26, 2025, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to information regarding drug trafficking in the downtown area.

A vehicle suspected of being involved was identified, and MHPS Patrol and Criminal Investigation Section officers conducted a traffic stop. This led to the arrest of a man and a woman from Medicine Hat.

During the investigation, officers seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription pills, a bladed weapon, and Canadian currency from both individuals and the vehicle. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $8,000.

As a result of the investigation, Denai Lanz (42-years-old), and Mark Davis (46-years-old), both from Medicine Hat, AB, have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance, possession of proceeds of crime, and failure to comply with release order conditions. Additionally, Davis was charged with failing to comply with a probation order and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Both suspects were held for bail hearings and subsequently remanded into provincial custody. Lanz is scheduled to appear in provincial court on March 31, 2025, and Davis on April 3, 2025.

Media Contact:

Acting S/Sgt. Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-581-1061